How to find what you want
Fundraising
Fundraising
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Arts Funding Guide, The Book
Susan Forrester, Graeme Manuel Directory of Social Change 2000
Funding for all art forms, arts organisation & arts events inc: government agencies, over 100 major companies, European Union funding and other sources related to social development etc
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Avoiding the Wastepaper Basket Booklet
Tim Cook London Voluntary Service Council 1996
'A practical guide for applying to grant-making trusts'. How to communicate clearly, what not to do etc. (2 copies)
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Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2003-04 Book

Directory of Social Change/ CAF
Hefty tome stuffed with information on grants of all sorts and sizes
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Educational Grants Directory Book
Sarah Harland, Dave Griffiths Directory of Social Change 2001
Grants for schoolchildren & students to degree level.
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Effective Fundraising Book
Luke Fitzherbert DSC/CAF 2003
'An informal guide to getting donations & grants.' Starter guide including: getting donations from individuals, events & activities, capital appeals, raising money from trusts, foundations & companies etc.
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Faithworks - Funding Bulletins Folders

Faithworks
Compiled in two folders, monthly bulletins compiled specifically for church projects, with info on funding available in such areas as children & youth, environment, church buildings, refugees, disability, elderly etc
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Financing Community Projects A4 sheet

Administry
Looking at initial possibilities
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Groups in Need Computer programme

FunderFinder
Computer programme making initial process of searching for potential donors much easier. Type in criteria & it gives list of possibilities. NOT FOR LOAN, but you're welcome to come in & use it. Help offered, if time allows.
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Guide to Local Trusts in Greater London, A Book

Directory of Social Change 2004
Both general trusts for the whole of London and those relevant to specific boroughs.
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Guide to the Major Trusts, A - Volume 1 Book

Directory of Social Change 2003/04
Guide to the top 300 charitable trusts with a full run-down of info
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Guide to the Major Trusts, A - Volume 2 Book

Directory of Social Change 2003/04
Full information on a further 700 major trusts
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Guide to UK Company Giving, The (4th ed) Book

Directory of Social Change 2002
Info on 500 companies who gave the most to charity in 2001
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Simple Guide to Making a Fundraising Application Booklet
Wendy McGuire Southwark Community Care Forum 2002
Very clear and straightforward guide about exactly what information you need to provide and how to express it. Intended for Southwark area, but useful for anyone.
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UK Church Fundraising Handbook, The Book
Maggie Durran Canterbury Press 2003
Overview of the principles of fundraising and the variety of sources. Includes planning, legal matters and good communications.
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Writing Better Fundraising Applications Book
Mike Eastwood, Michael Norton Directory of Social Change
How to produce punchy, effective applications that get results. Provides examples covering good written communication and accurate costing.
Fundraising activities
Fundraising activities
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Special Events Booklet
Jill Ritchie Wiremill Press 2004
Quick guide intended for charities & voluntary organisations but with lots of practical advice relevant to churches - and to events with non-fundraising purposes such as evangelism.
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Tried & Tested Ideas for Local Fundraising Events Book
Sarah Passingham DSC 1994, reprint 2003
Auctions, stalls & sideshows, meals, parties, karaoke, customised items for sale, plus many more wacky ideas to raise money and have fun at the same time, plus lots of general advice on organising events.
Giving
Giving
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God's Economic Mandate Book
Keith R Smith Thankful Books 2005
'A perspective on stewardship economics.' 'Is there a pattern in Biblical literature that will help us in the everyday conduct of our finances?' Background theory rather than practical advice.
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How Christians use their money - and why Booklet

Christian Research 2005
More accurately - how evangelicals use their money. Results of a survey of 1200 people attending evangelical churches within the UK.
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We Have Ways of Helping You Give Booklet

Administry
Survey of practical ideas to help people organise personal giving to their church
Managing money
Managing money
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Charity Treasurer's Handbook, The Book
Gareth G Morgan DSC/CAF 2002
Starter guide designed for voluntary organisations with incomes in £10-250K range. Explains key terminology, provides guidelines for daily procedures, year- end accounts, advice on appointing auditor or independent examiner etc
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Church Treasurer's Handbook, The Book
Robert Leach Canterbury Press 2005
User-friendly guide for those new to church finance as well as the more experienced. Comprehensive advice & examples of good practice on aspects inc record keeping, tax, stewardship, audit etc.
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Clarifying the Treasurer's Role Leaflet
David Skingle Administry
Mini-guide 4x A4 - good basic intro.
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Good Financial Management Guide, The Book

NCVO
'For the Voluntary Sector', but also valuable for churches. Advice on structuring organisation for financial strength, budgeting, resource management, financial tools, tax etc.
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How to Manage your Money Booklet

Community Accountancy Project 1992
'…if you have any!' Accountancy handbook for community organisations - basic rundown of what to do. (2 copies)
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Paying the Price Leaflet
Lance Pierson Administry
'…For professional Christian help.' Plea to churches to examine how fairly they treat visiting speakers etc, looking at general levels of expenditure.