Master the essentials of building clear, effective budgets that strengthen your funding applications and set your projects up for success. Many grant applications fail because their budgets are unclear, incomplete, or poorly justified. A strong budget is more than just numbers - it demonstrates that you’ve planned thoroughly, understand the costs involved, and can realistically deliver the project. It also tells funders you’re being open and responsible, which helps them feel confident their money will be well spent.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- Build a detailed, accurate budget that aligns with your project goals.
- Break down costs clearly and justify each expense.
- Avoid common mistakes that lead to rejection.
Facilitator – Sonia Rasbery
Sonia is a heritage consultant with a background in museum development on a regional and local level and over 25 years' experience in the cultural sector. She specialises in project management, fundraising, evaluation, and community engagement and has experience of working in different contexts and delivering to a wide range of people. She has worked with Museum Development Southeast to deliver bespoke bid writing training workshops and 1-2-1 funding advice surgeries; a key outcome of which was a grant writing toolkit.
Event: Thursday 15 January, 6.15pm
Tickets: Free
