Bid writing for sustainability projects - Online (1619)
Date: 15/09/2026
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Community First Members: £35.00
Voluntary Sector/Social Enterprise: £45.00
statutory/Business: £55.00
Eastleigh Voluntary Sector/Social Enterprise: £20.00
Securing sustainability funding for SMEs and Charities.
This course will help SMEs and Charities to find and apply for funding for sustainability projects and/or to strengthen the sustainability (“green”) elements of projects and services.
This 3-hour session will include:
+ Major Green Policy updates for 2026 and trends in sustainability funding.
+ Main funding categories and UK sustainability grants 2026.
+ Preparing a high-quality bid.
+ Key mistakes to avoid.
+ Top tips for applying for a sustainability grant.
This online training will be delivered by Zoryna O'Donnell, MBA, MSc, FIoL. Zoryna has extensive experience leading innovation and transformation in public, voluntary and private sector organisations in different countries. She has successfully managed a variety of projects - from local to national and international, and secured over £1m funding for the projects and programmes which she managed. Community First also offer bespoke training on a wide range of our courses to meet individual group’s needs – enquire at bookings@cfirst.org.uk