Peer to Peer Funding Support Group Meeting 7

We are delighted to announce that at our next meeting we will be joined by Catherine Sorrell, Grant Manger at Cloudesley, who will share insights from both a funder’s perspective and her extensive experience of supporting organisations across the voluntary and community sector. Cloudesley is an independent charitable trust that makes grants to people, organisations, and churches within the London Borough of Islington.

 Date: Monday 7^th September 2026

Session Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
(Registration and refreshments from 9:45am)

Venue: Voluntary Action Islington, Second Floor, 200A Pentonville Road, London

What to Expect

This is not a training session – it is a space for honest discussion, mutual support and peer learning.

Together we will focus on:

• Sharing real funding applications – both successful and unsuccessful
• Reflecting on what worked and what didn’t
• Discussing common fundraising challenges openly
• Exploring ways to diversify income and funding beyond grants
• Learning from the experiences of fellow organisations

Bring Along (If You’re Comfortable)

• A past or current funding application
• A question, idea, or experience to share
• Yourself – whether you’re new to fundraising or highly experienced, your perspective matters

Join other local organisations to exchange experiences, practical tips and ideas for fundraising success. Learn from your peers, build connections, and strengthen your approach to securing funding.

We also warmly invite funders who are interested in supporting this work to join our discussion group.

Your involvement can help strengthen the sector, foster collaboration, and create more opportunities for organisations to secure funding and maximise their impact.

 Places are limited, so please register today using this link  or