City Bridge Trust are renewing their programme of funds very soon (date yet to be confirmed, but current programme remains open). City Bridge Trust is a funder for London, so interest in what they do is relatively high. This is a great opportunity – Take a look at the presentation they recently gave here
Capacity Building – What does that mean?
This term is used throughout the charity sector but very few people really know what it means. So, in a nutshell (but a rather large nutshell) the themes are:
- Effective Governance of the organisation
- Clear policy
- Clarity of progression – strategy and planning, and achievement of goals
- Management of resources and finances
- Acquisition of funds
- Networking, communications and gaining a presence.
Each of these themes can be broken into a myriad of subjects. But it is worth considering where your strengths lie and what you might want to give time to develop. We all focus on funding but unless the other 5 of the 6 are strong then it becomes a much greater uphill struggle.
I would like to hear from any of you about where you think you are. For me I am looking to build a new toolbox of helpful guides, training and support that all can use. Please get in touch and let me know where you are with the 6 points above, and what you may need…. My email address is nigel.jacques@sobus.org.uk
