Trust Fundraising - Getting Started
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21 May 2026 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Online
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Training Courses
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- Trusts Fundraising
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SC1034
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Current
There are around 9,000 grant-making trusts in the UK worth around £4bn to the sector. Whilst a good well-written application is important, success with trusts is not all about what you write. When you’re getting started in trust fundraising, having a full understanding of trusts and foundations is vital – why they exist, how they work, what motivates their giving, what they are looking for, the grant application process etc. Understanding this will enable you to write a request that really stands out. This course teaches you all about this, and gets you started with the professional techniques to write effective, confident proposals.
Course Fees
Key Information
This course is for people with limited trust fundraising experience.
Setting the Scene
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Trusts and foundations in the UK – role and significance, legal forms, regulation and best practice
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Trends in giving; to whom and why
Research
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How and where to find trusts
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Which trusts are likely to support your cause?
Case for Support and writing the application
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Building your case for support and the Case in action
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Form-filling or letter-writing?
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Format, style, terminology
Submission; Assessment and Follow-up
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Preparing for assessment
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Following-up the application
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Celebrating success or learning from failure
About your trainer
The live virtual training experience
The Chartered Institute of Fundraising's live virtual training is delivered by trainers who are leading experts in their chosen discipline. Each virtual course has been especially designed to deliver a rich virtual learning experience. Your course will feature:
- Zoom platform learning environment
- Interactive engagement with the trainer and peers
- Group discussions and exercises
- Real-life case studies and examples
- Ample Q&A opportunities throughout the sessions
Technology requirements
The course is being delivered via the online platform zoom. To enable you to interact with your tutor and your class you will need to have access to a microphone (or access to a landline phone) and ideally have a working video link via a camera. To test compatibility with your system, you can join a test meeting via this link.