Catalyst Programme (London and Regions)
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The Catalyst Programme, funded by the City Bridge Foundation and the National Lottery Community Fund, is a multi-year project designed to develop resilience and influence of the Black and Minoritised Ethnic (BME) sector.
We support BME communities through free online and in-person workshops, tailored 121 support, resource sharing and signposting and networking opportunities.
Check out our introduction video below.
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What topics we can assist with:
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Monitoring, impact and evaluation
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Fundraising (for example but not limited to, sourcing funding opportunities, reviewing grant applications or a fundraising strategy)
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Marketing and communications
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Governance
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Partnership working
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Volunteers
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Membership
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Sustainability
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Business continuity plan
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Other topics that fall within V4CE’s remit – determined on a case-by-case basis
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What we are able to provide support with:
✔ Reviewing draft or existing policies, processes, strategies, funding bids
✔ Providing recommendations
✔ Providing templates and resources
✔ Signposting
✔ Delivering workshops (minimum 8-10 attendees)
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What we are unable to provide support with:
× Reviewing accounts / providing accounting support
× Building procurement (we have resources to sign-post you to understand more about procurement process)
× Setting up a website
× Legal advice
× Advice on starting a business
× HR policies and procedures
× Writing bids, policies and strategies
× Individual support (V4CE only support groups)
× Other topics or consultation work outside of our remit