Events and training

Prevent Training

Date: 23 April 2026
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Blackbridge Community Centre, Three Acres, Horsham, RH12 1RS
Cost: Free (£10 deposit when booking, refundable on attendance)

Graham White, who is the Prevent Engagement Officer at West Sussex County Council, will be joining us, to provide some training on the Prevent programme and processes; how it works as a safeguarding tool and how to make a referral.

He will also be illustrating different aspects of radicalisation, how people become radicalised and how to spot the early signs of radicalisation.

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Prospecting and Research: How do you find the right funders for you?

Date: 13 May 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

How can you do great research about Trusts, Foundations and Grants before you make an application? Where do you look for information and vitally – what is that information telling you?

We will explore a range of FREE and paid resources and how to make the most of them. You will also leave the session knowing how to use the Charity Commission website for your Trust fundraising research.

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Measuring your Impact: Making the most of your evaluation and monitoring for your fundraising

Date: 11 June 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

It is vital that people and organisations we ask to support our work understand what impact their donations will have. Evaluation, monitoring and impact measurement are essential tools for fundraising.

Do you know your outputs from your outcomes? Are you unsure what you need to measure and what people might be interested in? Do you collect lots of information but aren't sure what to do? Do you want to use your data, case studies and stories more effectively in your fundraising?

Then this session is for you! In this session we will explore:

• Why do you need to talk about impact?
• What's the difference between impact, outcomes, outputs and inputs?
• How do you develop an evaluation framework?
• What is a Theory of Change and do you need one?
• What are the different ways you can use the data and stories that you collect?

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Writing for Impact: How can you make your applications and letters to trusts and foundations stand out?

Date: 14 July 2026
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Writing for funders is a kay part of a fundraisers work.
Do you want to write better letters to funders? Are your applications lacking impact? Could your case for support stand out more?

This session is about how to make your writing and applications clearer and stand out. We will use examples to highlight key information and explore the common traps people fall into. In this session we will explore:

• Using behavioural economics to transform your charity messaging
• Top tips on what works including language and layout
• Funders pet peeves
• Types of writing including Free Form Applications, Letters and Applications
• Case for support: what are the key messages you need to include
• Useful resources