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SUMMARY:Peer-to-peer Fundraising Support Group Meeting 5
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to those of you who attended Our VAI Peer-to-Peer Funding Support Group Meeting 4 and shared your experiences so openly. It was very well attended\, with great engagement and lively discussion throughout. The contributions of Sophie and Sarah from The National Lottery Community Fund\, along with Michael and his team from the North London Waste Authority\, were valuable and are sincerely appreciated. \nFeedback from attendees highlighted how these sessions are becoming more than just a space to learn and share skills. It is also developing into a place where organisations connect\, build relationships\, and start meaningful conversations around collaboration and networking. Many participants shared on how useful it was to hear from others\, exchange ideas\, and learn from shared experiences. \nFeedback from our meeting 4   attendee\n” Thank you so much Tsigereda\, it was so helpful the meeting today.  I learnt so much and will liaise with the other trustees and the two funders I met today at the meeting.”  \nMeeting 5 will take place on  \nDate: Monday\,  9th March 2026 \nMeeting Time: 10:30 -12:30 (registration start at 10:15) \nVenue: Voluntary action Islington\, 2nd Floor\, 200 A Pentonville Road\, London  N1 9JP \nScarlet Dempsey from Islington council \, Community Investment Lead will be joining us to explore ideas and share practical insights \, with a particular focus on applications and what works well. \nRegister today using this link   \n What to expect:\nThis is not a training – it’s a space for networking \, honest discussion\, mutual support\, and peer learning. \nWe’ll focus on: \n\nSharing real funding applications – both successful and rejected\nReflecting on what worked and what didn’t\nTalking openly about common challenges\nExploring ways to diversify funding beyond grants\n\nBring along (if you’re comfortable): \n\nA past or current funding application\nA question\, idea\, or experience\nYourself – whether you’re new to fundraising or well established\, your perspective matters\n\nJoin other local organisations to share experiences\, exchange practical fundraising tips \, and building networking and collaboration opportunities through our peer-to-peer sessions \nUpcoming session  \nWe also have more discussion sessions and webinars planned over the next few months. Further details will be shared soon\, but for now\, please pencil these dates into your diary — more information will follow. \n\n\n\nThursday 26th March\n2pm – 3pm\nWebinar -Trustee responsibilities\n\n\nThursday 30th April\n5:30pm – 7:30pm\nCharity Code Discussion – Part 1- in person\n\n\nThursday 28th May\n2pm – 3pm\nWebinar- Charity Annual Accounts\n\n\nMonday 18th May\n10:30am – 12:30pm\nVAI Peer-to-Peer Funding Support Group meeting 6 – in person
URL:https://vai.org.uk/event/peer-to-peer-fundraising-support-group-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Voluntary Action Islington\, 200a Pentonville road\, London\, N1 9JP\, United Kingdom
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