Securing Funding: Effective Bid Writing Training Session (MARKET DRAYTON)

Tue Dec 02 2025 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC+00:00

Festival Drayton Centre | Market Drayton

Shropshire Council
Publisher/HostShropshire Council
Securing Funding: Effective Bid Writing Training Session (MARKET DRAYTON)
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Level up your bid writing skills at Vibrant Shropshire's FREE fundraising training session in Market Drayton. Led by Community Resource.
About this Event

Are you part of an arts or culture organisation looking to strengthen your fundraising skills? Join one of Vibrant Shropshire’s FREE Effective Bid Writing Training Sessions. Led by Community Resource, the sessions are designed especially for arts and culture groups aiming to secure funding and bring creative projects to life.

Event Details

There will be two training sessions; one in North Shropshire and one in South Shropshire. You need only attend one. This page is for booking the MARKET DRAYTON event.

  • Session 1: 2nd December, 9:30am – 12:30pm

Location: Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton

  • Session 2: 4th December, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Location: Studio 2, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Ludlow

Who Should Attend?

Arts and culture organisations, including small charities and community groups, seeking practical skills and confidence in bid writing.

What You’ll Learn

  • Key Principles of Effective Bid Writing: Discover what funders in the arts and culture sector are looking for and how to align your mission with their priorities.
  • Structuring a Compelling Funding Application: Learn to present your project’s needs and outcomes in a compelling way.
  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Identify and avoid the most frequent mistakes in funding applications.
  • Storytelling for Impact: Use evidence and storytelling to make your case stand out – essential for arts and culture projects.
  • Practical Writing Activities: Draft your own need statement or project summary and receive peer feedback.

Session Highlights

  • Interactive exercises and real-world case studies relevant to arts and culture
  • Tips for using SMART objectives and clear budgeting
  • Guidance on demonstrating community need and project sustainability
  • Q&A, networking, and signposting to local funding support services

Why Attend?

  • Gain confidence in your bid writing skills
  • Improve your chances of securing funding for arts and culture projects
  • Connect with peers and build a support network

Vibrant Shropshire has received funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to run this event.

Find out more about Vibrant Shropshire here.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Festival Drayton Centre, Frogmore Road, Market Drayton, United Kingdom

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