Listed below are events organised by IGL.  Please visit the IGL News page for all other events where IGL are either involved or presenting.

• Do you find raising funds for your school difficult and time consuming?
• Do you find that your bid proposals are often turned down?
• Are you unsure of where to turn next?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then you can benefit from the “Bid Writing for Schools” Workshop.  Led by David Poppitt, renowned fundraising expert and motivational speaker, the Workshop will take you through the practicalities of bid writing, providing delegates with the relevant knowledge and skills that will help them unlock the fundraising potential of their school.

The interactive Workshop will:

• Uncover the secret of successful bid writing
• Share case study evidence of successful bids
• Give you the opportunity to read the mind of a bid assessor through an application of a lottery bid
• Show you how to target your funding proposals and raise money from trust funds
• Provide you with an extensive list of educational charitable trusts and foundations throughout England and Wales

Running from 10.00am to 4pm the Workshop will take place on Thursday 23rd May 2013  at The Lewis School Pengam. The cost of attending is £150, including light lunch.  Multiple delegates from the same school charged at £125.  Spaces are limited to a maximum of 24 delegates.  You can book your place today by completing the online application form , sending an email to enquiries@income-generation.co.uk or by calling 07776 300816.

Enquiries can also be directed to John Poyner, Connecting Communities Manager poynej@caerphilly.gov.uk or call 01443 864970 / 07951 990295

“Would you like to learn how to raise non-statutory funds for your organisation or school”

Income Generation Ltd, in partnership with Llanwern High School, are running a series of events to help organisations and schools realise that much needed additional income.

The events will take place at the newly built Llanwern High School, Newport, from 1st to 16th October 2012 and will include:

1. Raising Funds for Small Organisations – in particular sports clubs and charities.
2. Funding the Future – presentation for School Governors
3. Bid Writing for Schools Workshop
4. Running your School as a Business

For more information, or to book your place on one of these events please complete the online booking form, send an email toenquiries@income-generation.co.uk or call 07776 300816.  Or, you can call Andy Knight, Business & Community Manager, Llanwern High School on 01633 411116 or email Andrew.Knight@newport.gov.uk

Raising Funds for Small Organisations -1st October 2012 -Newport

There is increasing competition on all organisations for the potential to raise much needed funds to support their activities.  This seminar will give an overview of the many different sources of potential funding available. You will leave this seminar with the knowledge and motivation to put an action plan in place to raise funds to the benefit of your organisation.

The seminar will run from 6.15pm to 8pm on Monday 1st October 2012 in the Lecture Theatre of the newly built Llanwern High School, Newport.

The target audience for this seminar is sports clubs, voluntary groups and other small organisations who need to raise funds.

Understanding the financial pressures on small organisations in the current climate, the cost of attending this event is only £10 per person.

If you would like to receive further information please email  enquiries@income-generation.co.uk, use the online enquiry form, or find out more by calling 07776 300816.

Funding the Future – Presentation for School Governors
Monday 15th October 2012 -Newport

In today’s economic climate which is adversely affecting school budgets, the importance of generating additional income has never been more necessary for schools.

The recent budget cuts will have a major impact in this sector, making fundraising an even more important area to focus on. It is estimated that most schools will lose 7-10 % of their funding over the next four years. Schools that meet this issue head-on and formulate a plan now to increase fundraising will be much better placed to meet this challenge.

David Poppitt, Director for Income Generation Ltd will give an overview  of ways in which schools could generate additional income and raise non-statutory funds . Income Generation Ltd are experts in generating Fundraising income for the Education and Charity Sectors.

School Governors are encouraged to attend this event the cost of which will be Free of Charge.  The seminar will take place on Monday 15^th October from 5.30pm to 7pm at the newlybuilt Llanwern High School, Newport.  Booking is essential.

If you would like to receive further information or your place on this event please email  enquiries@income-generation.co.uk, use the online enquiry form, or find out more by calling 07776 300816.

Running your School as a Business - 16th October 2012 -Newport

In today’s economic climate which is adversely affecting school budgets, the importance of generating additional income and maximising procurement efficiencies has never been more necessary for schools.

Schools need to take a fresh look at themselves as a business and maximise opportunities.  This seminar will look at how to run your school as a business and will concentrate on:

• Facility Utilisation – take a look at what facilities your school can offer to the wider community to generate additional income
• Business Partnerships - A business partnership, in the form of a business society, is a valuable relationship that most importantly benefits students. Schools benefit from partnerships by receiving untapped resources, which enhance curricular programs, while businesses benefit by having direct input into the educational experience, their future work force, and the satisfaction of active community involvement. As budget constraints continue to impact on schools, the importance of business partnerships is critical.
• 50:50 Club – explore the idea of introducing a 50:50 club into school and the wider community to provide non restricted funds.
• Meet a small number of suppliers sponsoring this event to explore procurement savings

INCOME GENERATION FOR SCHOOLS WORKSHOP      

Date:     3rd July 2012              Venue:     Black Country Living Museum
Date:     4th July 2012              Venue:     Coventry Transport Museum
Date:     10th July 2012            Venue:     Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum

(If you would rather view this information in pdf format please follow this link Income Generation for Schools Workshop Flyer)

The need to find new and innovative ways of fundraising must now become a major objective for primary and secondary schools.  With this in mind, Income Generation Ltd in partnership with Imaginative Minds has organised three one day interactive workshops to help you devise and incorporate new ideas, take you through the practicalities of bid writing and provide delegates with the relevant knowledge and skills that will help them unlock the fundraising potential of their school.

By the end of the workshop you will:

• Be better placed to develop a new and innovative fundraising structure - understand the latest developments in fundraising so that you can put together a more informed structure
• Understand the various fundraising options available and consider those you have never thought of before - our speaker will take you through funding options that are available to you and the most effective way to apply for them
• Have a clear understanding of the whole process - from application to evaluation, and what steps you might need to take next
• Be able to think of the school as a business - understand the similarities between your school and a business and how to use this to your advantage

The workshops will be led by David Poppitt, renowned fundraising expert and author of The School Fundraiser.  David also featured in Teachers TV programmes and in the Daily Telegraph.

Who should attend?

• School Business Managers
• Bursars
• Finance Managers
• Headteachers
• Heads of PTAs
• Other members of the senior leadership team

Delegate numbers are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.  Early Bird delegate rate: £275.  To qualify for the Early Bird delegate rate, booking must be received by 8th June 2012.  Normal delegate rate £325.

To book your regional one day interactive workshop email enquiries@income-generation.co.uk or complete the online booking form or call 07776 300816

Bid Writing for Schools Workshops -25th January 2012 -Newport

Following the success of the Funding the Future Seminar which took place on 21st October 2011, IGL will be running a Bid Writing for Schools Workshop which will take place in Newport, South Wales on Wednesday 25th January 2012.  Led by IGL’s leading Consultant, David Poppitt, this will be an intensive one-day practical bid writing Workshop providing delegates with the relevant skills that will help them to unlock the potential of their school.  Delegates will be shown how to target funding proposals and raise money from trust funds.

Those that will benefit from attending the Workshop include:

• Headteachers
• Bursars
• Governors
• Finance Managers
• School Business Managers
• Extended School or Community Focused School Coordinators

The Workshop will be kept to a maximum of 25 places so early booking is essential.  If the event is oversubscribed a further date will be set early in the New Year.  If you would like to receive further information please email  enquiries@income-generation.co.uk, use the online enquiry form, or find out more by calling 07785 728700.

Newport High School Seminar – 21st October 2011

The next IGL event will take place in Newport, South Wales on Friday 21 October 2011.  This seminar is in partnership with Newport High School and South Wales Chamber of Commerce.  The seminar, running from 9am to 1.30pm,  concentrates on the importance of generating additional income and maximising procurement efficiencies necessary for schools.  Heads, Bursars, School Support Officers and Teachers on Senior Management Teams are encouraged to attend.

To learn more and for full details please follow this link.

To book your place at the seminar taking place on Friday 21 October 2011, 9am to 1.30pm, at Newport High School please email enquiries@income-generation.co.uk, use the online booking form, or find out more by calling 07785 728700.

The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester – 15th June 2011

Delegates from educational establishments attended the “Funding the Future” seminar which took place at the very popular and well located venue of The Manchester Museum.  This is one of a series of seminars targeted at schools in light of recent budget cuts.  The IGL team gave presentations and advised delegates on how a variety of proven income generation techniques can replace lost budget ….. at no risk to schools.

David Poppitt and Tom Clark led the presentations which looked at how school fundraising has changed over the last decade and how schools can best equip themselves to move forward and, in particular, to secure non-statutory funding. The importance of legacies was discussed and the significance these can have on schools.

Guest speaker for the day was Steve Cast from Redbourn Business Systems, suppliers of bespoke database solutions.

Delegate comments and feedback from the seminar:

“I have never considered legacies before but will now be launching this”

 ”Thank you for clarifying the need and possible mechanisms to find alternative sources of funding in a time of austerity”

“David Poppitt’s presentation was well delivered and inspiring – thanks”

“Thought provoking and motivational”

To find out more about future seminars please email  enquiries@income-generation.co.uk, or by calling 07785 728700.