Events and training

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Prospecting and Research: How do you find the right funders for you?

Date: 13 May 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

How can you do great research about Trusts, Foundations and Grants before you make an application? Where do you look for information and vitally – what is that information telling you?

We will explore a range of FREE and paid resources and how to make the most of them. You will also leave the session knowing how to use the Charity Commission website for your Trust fundraising research.

Horsham District Fundraisers' Network (Summer Catch Up)

Date: 14 May 2026
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Location: The Allmond Centre, Cowfold, RH13 8BL
Cost: Free

Fundraising can sometimes feel like an isolating and challenging task, so if you are a fundraiser for a charity or community group working in Horsham District, you are invited to come along to our free Horsham District Fundraisers Network.

It will be a chance for you to meet other fundraisers and share knowledge and experiences of fundraising, as well as hearing from HDC External Grants and Funding officer & Voluntary Sector Support Lead.

The meeting will be held face to face, with tea, coffee & treats provided.

This network is for voluntary and community organisations working in Horsham District.

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Measuring your Impact: Making the most of your evaluation and monitoring for your fundraising

Date: 11 June 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

It is vital that people and organisations we ask to support our work understand what impact their donations will have. Evaluation, monitoring and impact measurement are essential tools for fundraising.

Do you know your outputs from your outcomes? Are you unsure what you need to measure and what people might be interested in? Do you collect lots of information but aren't sure what to do? Do you want to use your data, case studies and stories more effectively in your fundraising?

Then this session is for you! In this session we will explore:

• Why do you need to talk about impact?
• What's the difference between impact, outcomes, outputs and inputs?
• How do you develop an evaluation framework?
• What is a Theory of Change and do you need one?
• What are the different ways you can use the data and stories that you collect?

Prevent Training

Date: 16 June 2026
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Graham White, who is the Prevent Engagement Officer at West Sussex County Council, will be joining us online, to provide some training on the Prevent programme and processes; how it works as a safeguarding tool and how to make a referral.

He will also be illustrating different aspects of radicalisation, how people become radicalised and how to spot the early signs of radicalisation.

Active Bystander Training

Date: 23 June 2026
Time: 1pm-3:30pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

The expert-led sessions guide participants through a series of discussions, exploring how they can safely address identity-based harms in their community, or workplace.

You will learn:

• What it really means to be an active bystander - exploring perspectives, responsibilities, and boundaries
• How to intervene safely - practical techniques and scenario-based learning, from discriminatory comments to public harassment.
• A.C.T - Address, Connect, Tell - Immediate tools for real-life situations
• Creating a culture of care - simple, everyday actions that help reduce harm in the long term

This session is for organisations working in the Horsham District.

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Writing for Impact: How can you make your applications and letters to trusts and foundations stand out?

Date: 14 July 2026
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Writing for funders is a kay part of a fundraisers work.
Do you want to write better letters to funders? Are your applications lacking impact? Could your case for support stand out more?

This session is about how to make your writing and applications clearer and stand out. We will use examples to highlight key information and explore the common traps people fall into. In this session we will explore:

• Using behavioural economics to transform your charity messaging
• Top tips on what works including language and layout
• Funders pet peeves
• Types of writing including Free Form Applications, Letters and Applications
• Case for support: what are the key messages you need to include
• Useful resources

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Ask Lucy Anything About Fundraising!

Date: 9 September 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Can come with any questions about fundraising and Lucy will do what she can to help you! We can talk about anything!

Come and share your success and frustrations, ask questions and let’s learn together!

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Untapped Fundraising Potential: How can you find new ways to raise funds?

Date: 15 October 2026
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Do you want to: Find new ways of raising funds? Understand where your untapped potential is?

A good range of income streams helps an organisation to be more financially resilient and can reduce the impact of reduced funding in one income area. Many not-for-profits start their fundraising journey with Trusts and Foundations before exploring new ways to raise funds. However, many are unsure how to start individual giving, major donor or challenge events fundraising. That is where this session can help!  We will explore how to:

• Understand your untapped potential for new income streams.
• Recognise what you need to do to  ‘get your ducks a row’.
• Create a plan that you can implement and sustain long term.

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Trustee Fundraising Training: Where can trustees start?

Date: 3 November 2026
Time: 6pm-7:30pm
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

During which we will consider:

• What are the different fundraising options open to you?
• How do you know which options are right for your organisation?
• What are the practical first steps you can take to diversify your income?
• How can you support everyone in the organisation to help with fundraising?

Lucy Stone Fundraising - Managing your relationships with your donors and funders

Date: 8 December 2026
Time: 10am-11:30am
Location: Online Event - via Zoom
Cost: Free

Do you want to: Have better connections with your donors and supporters? Find more touchpoints and exceed expectations? Enjoy your relationships with your donors and supporters?

Underpinning successful fundraising needs to be fantastic stewardship to build long term relationships. We must at all times remember that “They are not your donors, you are one of their charities” (Mark Phillips), importantly, it is that we are one of their charities. The relationships need to be personal, supported, appropriate and at times unexpected. In this session we will explore:

• developing relationships so funders and donors are long term partners
• how to understand and exceed funders requirements and expectations
• create a relationship management and stewardship plan that you can achieve and sustain long term.