Funding & Training Focus - 02 September

Hello September!

Well, autumn has officially arrived, and with it comes darker mornings, slightly questionable weather and the familiar third sector feeling of “how is it September already?”

As Renfrewshire’s community groups get stuck into a busy new season, I have pulled together a few things to help you along the way, from funding opportunities and training to useful resources and support for your organisation.

So grab a cuppa, find a cosy corner and have a wee browse. As always, if you have anything you’d  like to talk though, I’m just an email away: mwollberg@engagerenfrewshire.com

Funding

• Armed Services Support
• Art and Culture
• Children & Families
• Communities
• Digital Exclusion
• Criminal Justice - Early Interventions
• Environment, Nature & Horticulture
• Financial Resilience
• Homelessness/Housing
• Health
• NHS Community Benefits
• Vulnerable People
• Women & Girls
• Young People

Training/Additional Support

• Writing Successful Funding Applications
• Bookkeeping Training (2 sessions)
• Governance MOT Health check - 17 Sept
• Lease, Legal Agreements and Community Asset Transfer - 24 Sept
• Meet the Funder with easyfundraising
• Lets's Evaluate - Free Evaluation Training
• Meet the Funder with Corra Foundation 
• Meet the Funder with the Aviva Foundation 

Online Resources

Funding

Funding to Reduce the Challenges of Armed Service Life for Partners
Grants of between £10,000 to £150,000 are available for projects that find ways of reducing the challenges of service life for partners of serving armed forces personnel, including reservists. The grants support projects and activities that improve the support available for service partners and spouses. This can include promoting their skills and experience in the workplace, enhancing well-being, improving access to support services, and addressing the challenges that partners and spouses sometimes face. The funding is being made available through the Supporting Partners Programme, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Applications are accepted from Armed Forces units or bases, as well as charities, community interest companies and universities or colleges in the UK. The deadline for applications is 12 pm on 23 September 2026.

Funding Available for UK Charities Delivering Frontline Support to the Army Community
UK-registered charities and Community Interest Companies can apply for grants to deliver frontline services supporting serving Army personnel, veterans, and their families. Applicants must demonstrate financial sustainability, at least one year of audited accounts, strong governance, and clear evidence of unmet need. Funding, typically awarded for one year, can support core and project costs but rarely covers full project costs, specific staff posts, research, or expeditions. Grants range from a few hundred pounds to several hundred thousand pounds, with first-time awards usually under £20,000. Applications are assessed at committee meetings, with a deadline of 6 October 2026. The funding is being provided by the Army Benevolent Fund's grants programme.

Funding Available to Support Veterans and Families
Not-for-profit organisations across the UK, including community groups, charities and universities, can apply for projects supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families through the transition to civilian life. Funding amounts are not specified. Projects must address priorities including housing, employment, health, finance, criminal justice, relationships and related enabling work. Capital and ongoing established project costs are normally excluded. Initial enquiries are accepted at any time, with shortlisted applicants invited to submit a full application. Funding is provided by the Forces in Mind Trust through its grant programmes.

Grants of up to £25,000 Available Visual Arts Education Projects
UK-based visual arts organisations whose work benefits the public or has a charitable purpose can apply for grants of up to £25,000. The funding is for hands-on visual arts education projects taking place in the UK between 1 January and 31 December 2027. Eligible applicants include charities, local authority galleries or museums, charitable organisations based within universities, CICs and Community Benefit Societies that meet the fund’s extra eligibility rules. Funding can support materials, transport, specialist expertise, access to facilities, research that tests new ideas through hands-on activity, workshops, events, learning activities, or new hands-on making activities added to existing programmes. Applications are submitted via a one-stage email form. The deadline is 12pm on 11 September 2026. The funding is provided by Freelands Foundation through the Learning Through Making Fund.

Grants Available for Film & Immersive Development Programmes
Grants of up to £150,000 are available to UK-based organisations with experience delivering creative or professional development programmes. The funding supports initiatives, such as labs, workshops, and mentoring schemes, that help writers, producers or directors develop live-action features, animation or immersive projects. Eligible costs include staff and freelance fees, participant payments, venue and equipment hire, travel, mentoring, creative development sessions, and access provision. The funding is offered through the British Film Institute National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund, which aims to increase genre diversity, support early-career producers, and back projects with strong UK and international audience potential. Both not-for-profit and for-profit organisations may apply, provided all funded activity is delivered on a not-for-profit basis. The application deadline is 9 September 2026.

Funding & Development Support for Emerging Documentary Filmmakers
New and emerging filmmakers in Northern Ireland and Scotland can apply to develop and produce a short documentary through the Bridging the Gap programme. Support includes professional development, production funding and help with distribution. Twelve projects will be shortlisted for development workshops before being pitched to an expert panel. Up to four films will receive a full commission. Applicants must have completed at least one film or audiovisual work and must not be in full-time education. Commissioned films must be completed by May 2027 and will be intended for cinema and festival distribution. The programme is delivered by the Scottish Documentary Institute, with support from Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Scotland. Applications close on 9 September 2026.

Funding to Help Museums Generate Income
Grants of up to £250,000 are available to help accredited and non-accredited museums in Scotland develop income-generating activities that improve their financial sustainability. The funding will enable museums (including formally constituted groups of museums) to trial and implement innovative and ambitious projects that may be considered too risky without external support. This could include event hosting, holiday accommodation, workshops, and new tourism offers. The fund supports feasibility studies for new ideas and significant developments of existing projects, but will not cover routine or ongoing activity. Applicants must complete an organisational health checker before applying. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. The Innovation Fund, part of Museums Galleries Scotland’s Museum Futures Programme, will close to applications on 20 January 2027, or earlier if all funding has been allocated.

Funding for Leisure Activities for Children with Additional Needs
The Happy Days Children’s Charity is inviting applications for funding towards trips, respite breaks and group activity holidays for disadvantaged children and young people with additional needs. The charity awards funding for different types of activities to support families with children aged 3-17 who have a disability, a special need or have been abused. Activities include family day trips, and family holiday breaks. Applications can be submitted by parents, guardians, grandparents or siblings, as well as GPs, consultants, nurses or social workers. Groups that work with special needs children, including SEN schools and women’s refuges, are also eligible to apply for funding for either a day trip, theatre visit, or a group activity holiday. Applications can be made at any time.

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children
Grants ranging from £500 to £3,000 are available for schools, youth groups, non-profit organisations, and charities to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of disadvantaged or disabled children 13 years old or younger. Applications from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK will be given priority. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the total cost of a holiday or trip, lasting from one to seven days. The Henry Smith Charity is offering the funding, and applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the scheduled trip or holiday. Applications for trips between 1 October and 31 December 2026 can be submitted until 19 November 2026. Applications must be made at least 6 weeks before the trip.

Funding for Projects to Improve Local Communities
Grants are available for small charitable organisations that are working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged people. The United Way UK Give Local Grants, with support from Costco, aim to support community-based initiatives focused on education, income stability, and health. Thirty grants of £1,500 will be awarded to organisations with an annual income of less than £300,000, operating in various locations across England, Scotland, and Wales. Funding can support core costs, new programme development, or the expansion of existing projects. The fund is administered by United Way UK, a charity that connects organisations providing grants with local communities. Applications close on 24 September 2026.

Grants of up to £3,000 Available for Community Groups Supporting Disadvantaged People
Small community groups and charities across Scotland with an annual income below £50,000 can apply for grants of £500 to £3,000 to help people affected by poverty or disadvantage. Eligible projects could include parent and toddler groups, food pantries, or social activities for older people, etc. A total of £1 million is available until April 2027, with around 325 grants expected to be awarded. Applications are assessed on community need, with decisions typically provided within six weeks. Unconstituted groups can apply for grants of between £250 and £1,500. The funding is provided by Corra Foundation through the Boost Fund. Applications can be made at any time until all funding is allocated.

Funding for Disability Toilets
Community organisations, small businesses, local authorities and tourist attractions across Scotland can apply for a share of a new £10 million fund to increase the number of fully accessible Changing Places toilets for people with complex disabilities. The Changing Places Toilets Scotland Fund, launched by the Scottish Government and administered by Inspiring Scotland with support from PAMIS, offers grants for construction, installation and specialist equipment, with facilities required to meet the 12 m² national standard. Up to £10,000 is also available for development costs such as planning and design. Priority will be given to projects in areas with limited provision. Applications close 5 October 2026.

Community Groups Offered New Support for Local Energy Projects
Community organisations across Scotland can access grants and loans to develop renewable energy projects, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs. Support includes Community Buildings Fund grants of up to £80,000, alongside grants and loans for larger community-owned projects covering technologies such as heat pumps, solar PV, battery storage and onshore wind. Eligible applicants include non-profit distributing Scottish charities and companies. Applications begin with an expression of interest and eligibility checks through the CARES portal. The Community Buildings Fund closes at the end of October 2026, or earlier if fully allocated. Funding is provided by the Scottish Government through the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).

Grants to Local Causes
Every year Gryffe Valley Rotary Club awards grants to local causes and will consider applications received from local groups serving mental health and wellbeing of residents. Applications should be in writing outlining their proposal defining the total scope, timescale and finances and should be submitted no later than the 31 October 2026. Submissions/Enquiries/suggestions to gryffevalleyrotary@gmail.com

Grants of up to £20,000 Available to Improve Community Spaces
Grants are available to registered charities across England, Scotland and Wales to improve accessible local spaces that bring communities together, reduce social isolation and maintain vital services. Eligible projects could include renovations such as roofs, kitchens or accessible toilets; fixed equipment such as boilers, security systems, stairlifts or sensory room equipment; and outdoor improvements such as community gardens, paths or playground equipment. Applicants must meet property and registration requirements, with smaller charities prioritised. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no deadline. Funding is provided by the Morrisons Foundation through its Connecting Communities Grant Scheme.

Competition to Strength Local Economies & Communities
Towns across the UK are being invited to compete for £20,000 grants to support local businesses and community projects. The competition aims to help towns become stronger, more resilient and vibrant. Entries are invited from MPs and local leaders, local authorities and town councils, and community groups and organisations. Towns can enter in five categories: High Street Revival; Backing Local Business; Protecting Valued Places; Connected Places; and Community Pride. One winner in each category will receive £20,000 to fund a community-led project or initiative. To be eligible, towns must have populations between 5,000 and 225,000, and only one entry per town is allowed in each category. Entries close on 25 October 2026. The Let’s Celebrate Towns competition is delivered in partnership by Visa and Nationwide.

Grants of up to £1,000 to Support Local Good Causes
Community groups across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £1,000 to support local projects and fundraising efforts through The Co-operative Bank’s Customer Donation Fund. Open exclusively to the bank’s Charity and Community Bank Account holders, the fund helps small organisations carry out initiatives that strengthen community ties and deliver social impact. Grants are awarded quarterly and can go toward anything from equipment purchases and venue hire to running events and outreach programmes. To be eligible, applicants must hold an active account with The Co-operative Bank and demonstrate how their project will benefit their local community. The fund is part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to ethical banking and community support, offering practical backing to grassroots initiatives making a difference on the ground. The next funding round is now open. Applications received from 1 April to 30 September 2026 are entered into October's prize draw.

The Weir Charitable Trust
Scottish-based community groups and small charities working in the areas of sport, recreational facilities, health, culture, and animal welfare can apply for grants of up to £25,000 through the Weir Charitable Trust. The trust aims to assist organisations that have difficulty securing funding elsewhere. Applications are accepted twice a year and the next deadline is 5 pm on 30 October 2026.

Grants of up to £25,000 Available to Prevent People Entering the Criminal Justice System
UK registered charities working in social and criminal justice can apply for grants of up to £25,000 through the Charles Hayward Foundation’s Main Grants Programme. The funding supports projects that help prevent people from entering the criminal justice system, as well as projects that help those already involved to rebuild their lives. The Foundation is interested in early intervention work with vulnerable families, projects that steer young people away from crime, support for girls and young women, prison and community-based rehabilitation programmes, help with accommodation, family relationships, mentoring and employment, and practical alternatives to prison, especially for women and young people. Charities must have an annual income of between £350,000 and £4 million. The next application deadline is 18 September 2026.

Funding Available for Prisoner Rehabilitation and Early Intervention Schemes
UK registered charities with an annual income between £350,000 and £4 million can apply for grants of up to £25,000 per year for up to three years for projects that prevent criminal activity and rehabilitate offenders. Key funding areas include early intervention for families, diversionary schemes for at-risk youth, and rehabilitation support focusing on accommodation, mentoring, and employment. Priority is given to initiatives supporting victims of domestic abuse and criminal exploitation, as well as those offering viable alternatives to custody. Smaller charities with incomes under £350,000 are encouraged to apply through the Foundation’s separate Small Grant programme. The deadline for this funding round is 18 September 2026.

Vodafone - charities.connected
Vodafone are providing free mobile connectivity to support charities in the UK tackle digital exclusion. If you're a charity that needs support for digital inclusion programmes, you can apply for free Vodafone SIMs, each loaded with 40GB data/month for 6 months, plus unlimited calls and texts. You can use these however you like - for example, to help stay in touch with service users, or deliver training to people in need.

Funding Available for Accessible Technology for Blind and Partially Sighted People
People in the UK who are registered as blind or partially sighted may be able to apply for an RNIB Technology Grant to help pay for accessible technology that supports independent living. To qualify, applicants must receive an eligible means-tested benefit, have savings of less than £6,000, and have been refused funding for the technology by their local authority. They must also not have received an RNIB grant within the previous three years. Grants provide up to £400 towards accessible smartphones, tablets and e-readers, and up to £500 towards items such as accessibility software, braille displays and magnifiers. Other eligible devices may also be covered. Applications can be made throughout the year and must be supported by a professional. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) provides the grants through its Technology Grants programme.

Local Energy Scotland - Community Energy Growth Fund
The fund supports eligible Scottish community organisations to develop, build and own renewable energy generation projects, creating long-term local benefits while contributing to Scotland's net zero ambitions. Our team has prepared a communications pack for the Community Energy Growth Fund, which is now open for applications until 14 September 2026. The pack includes key messages, suggested copy and graphics to support promotion across your channels, including social media, newsletters and websites. You can access the communications pack here: https://bit.ly/463diTN

Funding for Community-Led Ecosystem Restoration Projects
Grants of up to £13,500 are available to support community-led organisations in Scotland to develop local ecosystem restoration projects. Projects must focus on areas such as nature corridors, urban nature, invasive non-native species, or the restoration of habitats, species, freshwater, wetlands, coastal, and marine areas. Funding can be used for specialist advice, technical expertise, community activities, new staff posts, training placements, and core costs. Successful organisations will also receive up to £1,500 worth of professional fundraising support to help them secure future funding. To eligible to apply, organisations must have an annual income of less than £200,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The funding is available through Inspiring Scotland’s Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund.
 

Action Earth 2026 Grants
Volunteering Matters Action Earth has easy-to-access small grants of up to £250 for volunteer groups across Scotland in urban areas or near population centres who are boosting biodiversity through planting and habitat builds. This could include creating or improving community gardens, shared greenspaces, wildflower meadows, local ponds, community woodlands and other wildlife homes.
We are keen to receive applications from any group and will prioritise applications from volunteer groups of 20 or more who:

• Work in areas where there is substantial social and/or economic deprivation
• Improve and develop the health and wellbeing of their local community 
• Involve people with disabilities or defined health issues and those at risk of exclusion
• Make major environmental impacts and/or involve mass participation.

For full details, links to useful resources and to make an application please visit our website at:  https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/project/action-earth/ You can see examples of recent projects on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/volunteeringmattersactionearth/ If you have any queries at any stage, please contact:  robert.henderson@volunteeringmatters.org.uk

Grants to Strengthen Financial Resilience
UK-registered charities, non-profits and social enterprises can apply to the Financial Futures Fund for projects that improve financial resilience in the UK, particularly for people experiencing inequality, financial hardship or exclusion. Applicants must have an annual income of at least £1 million. Grants start at £100,000 and there is no stated upper limit. The 2026 fund is worth up to £3 million in total, with typical grants of £250,000 to £300,000 awarded over three years. Funding can also cover core operating costs and overheads. The application process begins with a short form. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to an interview. The next application deadline is 7 October 2026. The Financial Futures Fund is provided by the Aviva Foundation.

British Heart Foundation - Defibrillator Programme
The British Heart Foundation is giving out a limited number of free defibrillators to community groups in the UK. To be eligible for a free, BHF-funded defibrillator, you must:

• keep the defibrillator in the provided cabinet, unlocked and uncoded so that it’s accessible to the public 24 hours a day
• make sure that the cabinet has a constant electricity supply so that the defibrillator stays at the right temperature in cold weather and is visible in the dark
• have a clear need for the device (for example, be in a busy location, or where a public access defibrillator (PAD) is not within 200 metres)
• have authorisation from the property owner to install the defibrillator
• register the defibrillator on The Circuit (the national defibrillator network) within 4 weeks of installation
• be committed to promoting BHF’s free online RevivR CPR training in your community with the resources provided.

Now open, expected to close on 28 February 2027. This may change depending on the volume of applications received.

Funding to Address Inequalities in Maternity Care
Charitable organisations registered and working in the UK can apply for three-year grants totalling £185,000 to improve maternity care and outcomes for communities experiencing significant inequalities. The funding will support preventative, trauma-informed and culturally safe work from conception through to birth. To be eligible, projects must focus on any of the following groups. including Black, Asian, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities, people living in deprived areas, and those experiencing complex or multiple disadvantages. Eligible organisations must have an annual income of between £20,000 and £1.5 million and proven experience of addressing maternity inequalities. Around 35 grants will be awarded. Applications open at 9am on 3 September 2026, with expressions of interest due by 5pm on 14 October 2026. The funding is provided through the Henry Smith Foundation’s Maternity Equity Fund.

Grants Available for Projects Supporting Scotland’s Housing Communities
The Lintel Trust has announced that its Small Grant Programme is open for applications from not-for-profit organisations in Scotland that support housing communities. The Scottish charity funds local projects linked to housing associations, housing co-operatives, local authorities or other social housing providers. Grants of £500 or £1,000 are available for projects helping people maintain their tenancies, improve their lives and engage in community life. The next deadline for applications is 4 November 2026.

Funding for Charities Supporting Vulnerable Communities
UK-registered charities working to reduce hardship and improve lives in the UK and overseas can apply for funding to support vulnerable people and communities. The Trust prioritises organisations guided by Christian values but also welcomes others, providing practical help to improve physical and spiritual wellbeing. Most grants range from £1,000 to £3,000, with no fixed minimum or maximum, and have supported projects like malaria prevention and school meals in Africa. Grants are limited to UK charities only, as overseas organisations cannot be funded directly. Applications to the Souter Charitable Trust are reviewed monthly and can be submitted anytime, with the next deadline on 24 September 2026.

Funding Available for Projects Tackling Poverty and Deprivation
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for one-year projects across Scotland supporting people affected by poverty, deprivation and the cost-of-living crisis, particularly women, children and young people. Organisations must have annual income below £350,000. Funding can cover core and project costs, including food provision, emergency support, mental health services and support for people affected by abuse, but not capital projects. Applications are online by midnight on 5 October 2026. Funding is provided by the Volant Charitable Trust through its Small Grants Programme.

Funding to Promote Home Electrical Safety for Vulnerable People
Not-for-profit, schools and public organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support projects that help tackle the risks associated with electrical products and increase the public’s awareness of electrical safety. The funding is made available through the Electrical Safety Fund, which aims to keep people, particularly the most vulnerable, safe in their homes. Funded activities could include product testing, product replacement events, educational and awareness-raising activities, home safety initiatives, and data collection projects. Funding of up to £10,000 may be considered for joint and/or larger projects. The closing date for applications is 27 September 2026.

Funding for Christian Charities Promoting Social Inclusion
Grants of up to £12,000 per year are available to Christian Charities that encourage social inclusion through ministries of healing and the arts. Funding can be awarded for up to three years. The Foundation will consider applications for either capital or revenue funding. Only in exceptional circumstances will grants be given for building work. The funding is available through the Anchor Foundation, and the next application deadline is 31st January 2027.

Funding Available to Capture the Experiences of Women Veterans
Up to £250,000 is available for one two-year project to create a digitised oral history collection documenting women veterans’ experiences from recruitment through service and transition to civilian life. UK Higher Education Institutions, registered charities, not-for-profits and research institutes may apply. The project must partner with Imperial War Museums and deliver at least 40 recorded and transcribed interviews. Funding can support research, recruitment, transcription, digital resources, exhibitions, events, educational materials and reporting. Funding is being provided by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs within the Ministry of Defence.

Up to £100,000 Available for Projects Supporting Vulnerable Young Women at Risk of Reoffending
UK not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to £100,000 for projects supporting young women aged 17 to 30 who are in contact with the criminal justice system and at risk of reoffending. Funding will support work delivered in prisons, through the gate and as ongoing post-release support. Applicants must demonstrate age, gender, trauma and culturally responsive approaches, with a focus on projects that provide peer support from women with lived experience and are co-designed with young women and girls. Projects can run for between 18 months and three years, with a maximum of £50,000 available per year. Expressions of Interest open on 10 September 2026 and close on 15 October 2026. The funding is provided by the Triangle Trust 1949 Fund.

Training

Writing Successful funding applications
In person training at Engage. Multiple dates available.
Practical training for third sector organisations on writing strong funding applications, clear outcomes and realistic budgets.
A practical and informative training session to help community groups and third sector organisations strengthen their funding applications. The session covers the basics of writing strong applications, understanding what funders are really looking for, writing clear outcomes, and using tools to evidence national and local need. We will also look at creating realistic budgets and using AI safely when preparing applications.
This training is ideal for people with limited experience of funding applications who want to build confidence and improve how they answer funders’ questions.

• Tuesday 8 September 10am-1pm
• Thursday 10 September 10am-1pm
• Tuesday 22 September 10am-1pm
• Thursday 24 September 10am-1pm

 To secure a place, book via Eventbrite here.


Bookkeeping Training
In person and online session available.
Basic Bookkeeping Training for community groups and organisations.

• The structure of the course would include the following:
• Accounting records – cash books / bank reconciliations/ asset register
• Accounting for restricted funds
• Types of Charity Accounts – receipts & payments / accrued accounts
• Understanding financial statements & reserves
• Budgets
• Financial Policies & Procedures

Thursday 3rd September 10am-12pm in person at Engage Renfrewshire. To secure a place, book via Eventbrite here.
Thursday 1st October 6-7pm Online. To secure a place, book via Eventbrite here


Governance MOT Health Check
Thursday 17 September 10am-12.30pm. In person at Engage.
Strong organisations don't happen by accident. They are built on good governance, clear decision-making and strong foundations.
This practical workshop helps trustees, directors and senior staff take a step back and assess the health of their organisation.
Together, we'll explore what good governance looks like in practice, identify common risks and gaps, and review key areas such as governance documents, board effectiveness, legal compliance, policies, decision-making and organisational oversight.
 Ideal for: Trustees, board members, directors, CEOs and senior managers of charities, social enterprises and community organisations
To secure a place, book via Eventbrite here.
 

Leases, Legal Agreements and Community Asset Transfer: What you need to know
Thursday 24 September 10am-12.30pm. Online.
Taking on a building or community asset can create exciting opportunities, but it also brings significant legal and organisational responsibilities.
This workshop provides a practical introduction to the legal issues organisations should consider before entering into a lease, licence, management agreement or Community Asset Transfer (CAT). We'll explore key lease terms, common legal risks, governance considerations, repair and maintenance obligations, negotiation points, and how different routes to ownership or occupation can affect your organisation. Community Asset Transfer and lease-based approaches are both recognised routes that organisations may consider when taking on assets.
The session is designed to cut through legal jargon and help organisations ask the right questions before signing on the dotted line.
Ideal for: Community groups, charities, social enterprises, trustees, directors and anyone considering taking on a building, land or other community asset
To secure a place, book via Eventbrite here.


Meet the Funder with easyfundraising
Online 10:00-11:00, 6 October 2026
You'll hear about the benefits of registering with easyfundraising, how organisations can encourage supporter participation, and examples of successful fundraising campaigns. A question-and-answer session will give attendees the opportunity to speak directly with the easyfundraising team.
Whether you're new to easyfundraising or looking to make more of the platform, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn more.
 

Let's Evaluate! – Free Evaluation Training for Third Sector Members
21 Oct – 25 Nov. In person at Engage.
Engage Renfrewshire is offering Let's Evaluate! by Evaluation Support Scotland, a free three-workshop programme helping third sector organisations demonstrate their impact. Sessions combine trainer input, practical exercises, and time to apply learning to your own work.    

• Workshop 1: Getting Started - Wednesday 21 October. Setting outcomes and indicators to measure the difference you make.
• Workshop 2: Make to Measure - Wednesday 18 November. Choosing evaluation methods and building a monitoring plan.
• Workshop 3: Telling My Story - Wednesday 25 November. Analysing and reporting on outcomes for learning and funders.

All sessions run 10am-4pm at Engage Renfrewshire's offices (accessible venue, hearing loop). Please bring a packed lunch; tea/coffee provided. This programme is free to third sector members (normally £360 per attendee if booked directly). Places are limited to 16 attendees, one per organisation, and due to anticipated demand, attendees must commit to all three workshops with line manager agreement before booking. Please request the sign-up form via info@engagerenfrewshire.com
 

Meet the Funder Event with the Corra Foundation: Boost Fund
Online  10:00-11:00, 3 November 2026
During this webinar, attendees will hear directly from Corra Foundation about the Boost Fund and how it supports small, community-led organisations across Scotland.
Learn how the fund can help organisations to strengthen their capacity, grow their activities, and increase their impact within local communities. Attendees will gain an overview of the Boost Fund, including the types of organisations and activities it supports.


Meet the Funder with the Aviva Foundation
Online 10:00-11:00, 1 December 2026
During this webinar, attendees will hear directly from Aviva Foundation about their funding and how they support charities and community organisations across the UK.
They will learn how the foundation supports work that helps individuals and communities to overcome challenges, improve wellbeing, and build stronger, more resilient futures.


Renfrewshire Child Protection Learning & Development Calendar (September & October)
The Child Protection Learning & Development Calendar lists the various interagency learning opportunities available in Renfrewshire Council.
Interagency partners can apply for courses highlighted in this calendar by completing an Interagency Staff Booking form.
Please contact training.sw@renfrewshire.gov.uk to find out more and receive up to date information o training opportunities.


Online Resources
Webinar: Trustees and fundraising
Webinar: Digital Fundraising: Tools and Tactics
Webinar: Applying for Grants
Toolkit: Preparing and Applying for Grants
Toolkit: Managing, Monitoring & Reporting
Webinar: How to elevate your fundraising with AI
Webinar: AI tools every fundraiser should know