Sustainable funding in practice - video case studies

We are collecting a series of video case studies that give real life examples of organisations implementing a sustainable income approach. Get some inspiration from the thoughts and experiences of others by watching the videos below.

Income diversification and collaboration (Tameside Third Sector Coalition)

This case study explores how to set up a range or services that fit with your strategy and values. In a climate of cuts to grant funding for local support work Tameside Third Sector Coalition share how they have worked to diversify their income streams - including establishing the banner of T3SC Plus, a sub-brand to help mark out their charged-for services.

Generating resources from the community (Bold Vision)

The steering committee behind new community charity Bold Vision share their experience of setting up and fundraising for a local resource, from researching options through to bringing in gifts of money, time or skills. This case study picks up on a few of the possibilities and issues anyone thinking about setting up their own community resource may need to consider.

Using membership schemes to boost income (London Bubble Theatre)

Arts organisation London Bubble Theatre discovered that their community was key to overcoming financial difficulties after being 'defunded' by major grant supporters. Jonathan Petherbridge, Creative Director, explains how they looked to their supporters to help lift them out of crisis.