Grants & Funding
Grant and Funding Readiness Checklist
Last Updated: 21 September 2026Funding applications are stronger when the organisation can show a clear need, deliverable plan, realistic budget and evidence of governance. This checklist prepares the information commonly needed before a specific funder’s criteria are applied. Eligibility first Read the funder’s current eligibility rules before drafting. Check organisation type, geography, beneficiaries, project dates, excluded costs, match-funding requirements...
Fundraising Readiness and Due-Diligence Checklist for UK Charities
Last Updated: 21 September 2026Reviewed against the Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator guidance on 21 September 2026. This checklist helps charities prepare for a fundraising strategy, grant, donor or partnership discussion. It is not legal advice and should be applied proportionately to the organisation, fundraising method and risk. Governance before fundraising The Charity Commissions CC20 guidance says trustees remain...