Step-by-step guidance to help voluntary organisations develop a consortium
Guidance on scoping and planning before you set up a voluntary-sector consortium
How to form the initial working group that will help partners set up a consortium
An outline of how much funding is required to establish a voluntary sector consortium, and some of the potential funding sources
Why you need to engage stakeholders such as commissioners and local organisations in your consortium development, and how to involve them
An overview of the key policies and procedures that will support the operational running of a consortium
A guide to becoming an incorporated company
How to formally launch your consortium and invite organisations to join
How to set up the central hub that will run the consortium business, scope for contracts, network with commissioners and bring in contracts
How consortium members can work together to bid for, and hopefully win, contracts
Learn about how to go about writing your grant application
Guidance on preparing your budget
What happens after you apply for your grant
Basic guidance and top tips and tricks for finding grants
Find out about the different organisations that can help you
Learn more about what corporate fundraising is and if you should try it
Learning about what crowdfunding is
Learning about what donation buttons are
Guidance about fundraising events for your organisation