Funding Ready – Establishing the Need – June

Summary:

Funders don’t just want a good idea — they want clear evidence that a project is needed, shaped by the community, and likely to make a difference.

This interactive online workshop is designed to support community groups, charities, faith groups and Community Interest Companies (CICs) in Lincolnshire to clearly identify, evidence and explain the need for their project as part of a strong funding application.

You’ll explore how to build a convincing case for funding using consultation, co‑design, statistics and evaluation, helping you move beyond “we know this is needed” to a clear, evidence‑based explanation that funders expect.

This Workshop is Open to

This workshop is open to community and social groups, charities, faith groups and Community Interest Companies (CICs) across Lincolnshire

Dates & Times

Wednesday 17th June 2026 from 10:00am to 12.30pm.

Venue

Online via Microsoft Teams

Price, Tickets and How to Book

This event is free. To book your place, follow this link to the Eventbrite website.

What the Session Covers

• What funders mean by “need” and why it matters
• How to gather meaningful consultation and engagement evidence
• Practical methods for involving beneficiaries through co‑design
• Using local and national data and statistics to support your case
• How to analyse what people tell you and turn it into clear statements of need
• Linking need to outcomes, outputs and evaluation
• Practical exercises to help you start building your own evidence and case for funding

By the end of the session, you will:

• Be able to clearly explain why your project is needed
• Understand different consultation and co‑design approaches
• Know how to use evidence and data to support funding bids
• Feel more confident demonstrating outcomes and impact

We look forward to seeing you there.