BVSC Lunchtime Business Development Webinars: Series Two

Following a positive first series of bitesize Business Development webinars, BVSC is pleased to announce a second series, commencing on Monday 22^nd March, taking place each Monday at 1 pm via webinar. All the resources and recordings from the first series are available to download on the website. You do not need to have attended any of the first series to join the second, so join the community!

In this series we will cover specific Foundations and Grant Funding Organisations, welcoming guest speakers and industry experts, and taking your suggestions on the topics important to you. We have listened to feedback and will include networking and peer learning opportunities to ensure the ecosystem of BVSC members benefit one another and the communities you support. BVSC also wants to know what else you need to be more successful and will seek to meet your needs based on what you tell us.

You can book now for the first two webinars via the Training page of the website. Webinars taking place after Easter will be available very soon so please check back soon.

Dates for your diary (all 1-2pm)

Mon 22^nd March: Spotlight on: Lloyds Bank Foundation Small Charities Grants Programme

Mon 29^th March: What support do you need? A forum to identify the help you need

Mon 5^th April: Easter Monday – no webinar

Mon 12^th April: Spotlight on: Heart of England Foundation

Mon 19^th April: Spotlight on: Support for BAME lead organisations

Mon 26^th April: CIC, CIO, Charity? What funding is available to each?

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