Be a Better Grants Assessor

There are more than 8,000 funders, foundations and charitable trusts in the UK and each of these may have different ways to assess applications for grants, based on their size, their criteria, size of grant, etc. But there are key issues and principles which most will have in common and its these that this course will focus on.

Whether you’re new to grant assessment or looking to sharpen your skills, this hands-on course will help you become a more confident, consistent, and insightful assessor.

Learn how to:

• Interpret funding criteria
• Evaluate applications effectively
• Write constructive feedback
• Avoid common pitfalls

You’ll also explore how unconscious bias can influence decision making – and gain practical strategies to assess more fairly and equitably. Through real-world examples and group exercises, you’ll leave with the tools to make better, more balanced funding decisions.

You can book a place on this training via Ticket Tailor here.

Booking Information:

1. If possible, please pay by credit card, but if you do need an invoice to pay by BACS or cheque, you will see this option listed. We will then send you an invoice directly to the person who has made the booking.
2. It is a maximum of two people per organisation at each training workshop.
3. The cost is £52.50 per person if you or your organisation is a Yorkshire Funders’ member and £100.00 for non-members. This includes the opportunity to network over lunch, which is provided.

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