How to Build a Board

This interactive session will include a burst of expert insights, a workbook covering the rules of grant funding, and a chance to experience how funding panels score real grant bids.

Who should attend:

Anyone living or working in Charnwood with an interest in social ventures - from small community organisations to larger businesses developing their social impact. The event will be valuable for community workers, social entrepreneurs, business leaders, students, academics, and researchers.

What you’ll gain:

• A deeper understanding of the shortlisting process
  
• How panels make decisions
  
• What you need to do to maximise your chances of grant funding

This event is led by Tobias Gould, Community Enterprise Engine, a specialist in business and social innovation with a strong track record in securing major funding for social ventures

This event is part of the Social Venture Builder Series, funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and Charnwood Borough Council.