Many voluntary arts groups run without the need for additional funding, generating money through members’ fees, public performance, exhibitions or specific fundraising events – such as socials, car boot sales and coffee mornings. As a community organisation you may well have links into local businesses who could offer sponsorship or pay for advertisements.

Specific projects may need additional resources and there are various places you can turn to for advice, Local Infrastructure Organisations (LIOs) y provide advice and guidance on funding issues and can assist organisations to search for sources of funding and provide guidance with writing quality funding applications. In depth support is also available through assistance with funding strategies and advice on sustainability issues.

To find out contact details for your local LIO Funding Adviser, dates of forthcoming funding training courses, access funding factsheets and keep up to date with the latest funding news visit the website: www.ynyfundingadvice.org.uk

Other organisations who may be able to help include local Arts Development Agencies, Arts Development Officers and other voluntary arts organisers.

A sound financial basis can help a group grow and develop and according to the size of your organisation you may want to look at how you manage financial risk. Voluntary Arts England have a number of briefing documents that offer sound advice and guidance www.vaengland.org.uk, publications section and then briefings. Here you will find information on everything you need to know about running a successful voluntary arts group.

There are funding advice and training sessions held regularly across York and North Yorkshire, so do check the news and training pages.

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