Charity Support

Charities and voluntary groups - at the heart of our communities

Setting up and running a charity or voluntary group

Engage has extensive experience in helping groups to set up and operate charities/voluntary groups. Advice can be on a range of topics including governance, policies, charitable status and funding; and is tailored to the specific needs of your group.

Funding sources and grant applications

In particular, identifying and accessing funding sources is a key aspect of developing charity or voluntary groups. With literally thousands of grant-making trusts in England & Wales, finding potential funding sources and preparing successful applications can be a rather daunting experience. However, Engage has considerable experience in this field, having supported local groups in securing funding totalling well over £500,000 and may well be able to help the development of your group.

For an initial discussion, please contact Engage on

01643 707123 or information@engagews.org.uk .

There are a number of leading national organisations with websites that provide valuable information in this field, including the following. Please click the organistion's title to access their website.

The Charity Commission for England & Wales

National Council for Voluntary Organisations

National Association of Voluntary and Community Action

Co-operatives UK