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The Certificate in Grantsmanship

Testimonials

Here are some testimonials from some of the previous participants on the course:

I found the course to be a real eye opener and especially found the resources and links very useful. This is my first attempt at e-learning and have no doubt that it is an excellent system. I would definitely recommend this course.

Since completing the course we have received one grant of £9,895 and another of £ 10,800 with other applications being considered. It really works !!,

David Peake, Senior Project Supervisor, Leicestershire Centre for Integrated Living

"This fantastic course has added to my existing knowledge of funding. Really enjoyed working with my e-tutor to improve my bid writing skills."

J Milburn, Secretary of Annfield Plain Family History Society and ex-Community Champion award winner

With all the information gained I hope that Severndale School will become the ‘spearhead’ of special education for pupils in Shropshire and a model for the rest of the country to follow.

Carol Robertshaw, P A to Headteacher/Office Manager, Severndale School, Shropshire

This course has provided me with the knowledge and confidence to apply to funders and provided me with the ground work to start funding for an expansion of activities for children with Autism/learning disabilities in North Tyneside along with parent/carers/sibling involvement.

Patricia Thompson, Volunteer, Learning Disabilities Federation (ALSO -- Autism Leisure and Social Opportunities), North Tyneside

I felt that the course catered for a variety of levels of fundraisers and this is certainly a credit to the course designers. It is often difficult to just ‘pitch it right’!

Miss Cassandra N Tongue, Business Development Manager, Bradnet

I have been given the task of supporting other workers in the youth service in their fundraising and now feel much more confident in this role. Thanks to everyone for their tips and ideas and to Louise for her support and instruction. I would recommend this course to anyone who has anything to do with fundraising - it is invaluable and literally worth its weight in money!

Julie Morton, Youth Information Worker, Flintshire Youth & Community Service

Louise, I just wanted to thank you and all the staff for being so helpful. I have really enjoyed the course and the weeks have really flown past. I am sure I will reap the benefits in the future. Once again thanks so much, David.

David Nagioff, Travel Consultant, Speakeasier (Funding Communication Aids for People with MS), Middlesex

As a new fundraiser I am glad I have done the course as I [now] know before-hand some of the pit falls and a lot more things that can be claimed which I wouldn’t have thought of.

Jane Kennedy, Administration Support Officer, Sure Start Spa Spiders

This course has enabled me to understand the fundraising process from the initial planning stage, right through to receiving a grant.

Andrea McLoughlin, Trainee Manager, Mind in Birmingham

The beauty of the course is that it can be successfully completed over a relatively short period.

Paul Bristow, Centre Manger, Inverclyde Community Development Trust, (Port Glasgow Community Regeneration Centre)

I now feel I have a much more extensive knowledge of fundraising and the help I can seek. It was a very good course and I would recommend it to everyone as the length was just right and the assessments were easy to do.

Nursery Assistant, Children’s Centre

I think the course has made me rethink about how I support groups who are involved in raising funds. My role is not as much about being a professional fundraiser, it is more about helping others to become successful fundraisers. The course has pulled together a number of elements which increase groups’ chances of successfully securing funds.

Community Development Coordinator, Council Community Services

As a result of this course I will to be more confident when searching for funding. I would definitely recommend this course to other people and I am really pleased with the outcome!! Just hope my work was up to scratch!

Development Officer, County Council

This course has now kick started my enthusiasm again to write some funding bids. I found the course very interesting, with a lot of information. I can now just look in my folder for the information I want, instead of trying to guess or find it on the internet.

Centre Coordinator, Community Sports Development Centre

Phew! I didn’t know I could pack in as much in 6 weeks as I have. I now realise that I did understand fundraising processes but the course has given me the confidence to be more proactive.

External Funding Assistant, Local Council

The course has been a valuable experience for me. I have enjoyed using the discussion board and seeing how other organisations, schools and business operate. I have learnt a lot from everyone involved in the course. I would also like to thank the tutor who gave me the boost I needed to carry on. It is a good course that I shall recommend to others.

Office Manager, Community Network

I found the course extremely relevant and I have already recommended the course to others.

Development Worker, Scarman Trust