http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Looking for money for a project? en Thu, 21 May 2026 22:55:30 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8760#post-89015 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:47:46 +0000 chdot 89015@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Date : Thursday 15 November 2012</p> <p>Time : 1pm to 4pm</p> <p>Venue : The Faith Mission, 548 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh EH17 7JD</p> <p>Format : Informal Drop in Market Place - no booking required</p> <p>"<br /> <a href="http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/about-nps/funding/meet-the-funders" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnp.org.uk/about-nps/funding/meet-the-funders</a> </p> <p>This bit is just bizarre -</p> <p>"<br /> Attractions : Free event , free tea, coffee &amp; biscuits and free Stars Wars Goodie Bag for the first 120 people to arrive!</p> <p>"</p> <p>But I know at least one person on here that that will attract!</p> <p>Many years ago I went on an 'about fundraising' course. </p> <p>The only thing I remember was the revelation (to me at least) that most trusts are 'obliged' to give money away <em>every year.</em> Obvious really - most of the money comes from interest on investments, so presumably less cash available in recent years. </p> <p>Just remembered another 'tip' - if you are interested in old buildings (for instance) probably wasting your time applying to animal charities. </p>