August's TCN meeting, hosted by the wonderful folk at Guide Bridge Theatre, boasts quite a packed programme! Including... An exclusive tour of the theatre by the its volunteers. Art with Heart will be joining us to deliver their Crash Course in Fundraising workshop. This workshop will be a 101 on everything from Trusts and Foundations to Arts Council Project Grants. And of course, there will be a steady supply of tea and biscuits throughout. Crash Course in Fundraising, with Art with Heart Sarah is Art with Hearts lead fundraiser and has been arts fundraising for over a decade. She has raised significant funds via the different avenues she will be covering in this workshop. This workshop will cover: Trusts and Foundations Building your own crib sheet Arts Council Project Grants Crowdfunding This workshop will be an overview of these four ways of funding with practical skills that you can immediately apply. Art with Heart made the world and language of writing a good bid more personable. After the session I felt a lot more confident and acquired new knowledge and skills to help me going into the future - Parvez Qadir, workshop attendee Who is it for? Whether you're a producer, artist or project manager, this workshop is ideal for people who need to fundraise and want to hone their skills before starting! It is for people who have a creative project in mind and want support in raising the money to make it happen. Whether youre a newcomer or have had a successful project in the past, its a good time to learn new skills, and polish the ones you have. How will it run? Sarah is an open, honest facilitator who will give you practical tips, help build your confidence and use the time as effectively as possible. Sarah was really lovely and welcoming! I got a chance to ask loads of questions Ive felt previously too stupid to ask, with no judgement whatsoever. - Emily Brown, workshop attendee About Art with Heart Were shaping change through people-led creative projects. An award-winning Salford based arts company, we design and deliver performances, workshops and people-led creative projects for community groups, arts organisations and schools across the UK. We believe that when people come together through theatre and art, they have the power to make change and that its our responsibility to create accessible, representative spaces where they can give it a try. That change can take place where its needed: in theatres, classrooms, community centres, libraries, on trams and even in caravans using whatever artform fits best: plays, podcasts, workshops, films and exhibitions. Were changemakers and celebrators, working with people on their terms to collaborate, create and make tangible social action, together. artwithheart.org.uk [http://artwithheart.org.uk] Book your free space now, and we'll see you there! Because this is a full two hour workshop, and so we have time to get all the top tips, we will be starting bang on 6pm, and finishing about 8:15pm. If you have any access requirements, please contact the event organizer directly: Email: [email protected] Phone: 0161 342 4179