Fundraising

An online directory of websites offering crowd funding platforms in the UK has been launched by Nesta. With 31 sites currently listed, Crowdingin.com uses filters to help users assess which sites are best for their project, and includes the category ‘Arts-creative’.

Increasing Individual Giving to the Arts: Evidence, Aspirations and Potential Barriers to Success draws together the findings from two of AQ's research projects.

New Grant Maker Alert is a new service for trust, foundation and grant fundraisers. It keeps fundraisers up to date with all the new grant-making trusts and foundations registered in England, Wales and Scotland allowing users to be the first to apply to them.

452 arts organisations of all scales, regions and art forms took part in this year's survey, the fourth of its kind to be conducted by AQ since the start of the recession in 2008.

A research report produced through the DCMS CASE programme on fundraising activity in the cultural sectors.

Funding Central is a free website for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. The site provides access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs.