Funding and income

At CAN, we understand that finding the money to continue your work and realise your dreams for future growth can be difficult. The money you need could come from a wide range of sources including:

Donations from:

Individuals (including volunteering and legacies)
Private businesses (including cash, in-kind and employee volunteering)

Grants from:

Trusts and foundations
Public sector bodies
Private businesses

Contracts with:

Voluntary organisations
Public sector bodies
Private businesses

Trading with:

Individuals
Voluntary organisations
Public sector bodies
Private businesses

Gaining funding through a mix of sources is usually the best way to create a financially sustainable future.

The two local councils pay for websites that can help you identify possible sources of grant funding. If you are based in BCP go here, in Dorset Council area go here.

You can contact Steve Place (if you are in BCP) or Avril Atkins (in Dorset Council area) with help on looking at your income. We also put on Meet the Funder webinars where you can hear a presentation from a funder about their priorities and application process with Q&As. CAN Members (which is free) have access to more online resources, toolkits and videos.