Why is good governance the key to successful grant applications?

Join ACVO’s Funding and Governance experts, Claire Shaw and Sandy Mathers, for an insightful in person workshop exploring how robust governance practices directly impact funding success for charities and social enterprises.

Good governance is at the heart of any successful organisation, and it’s a fundamental consideration for funders assessing grant applications. Funders seek reassurance that the investment and resources given to a charity are in ‘safe hands’, will be well managed and create a positive impact

Funders also want assurances that the organisations they support are well governed, in part to protect their own reputations. This session will highlight how a well-governed organisation not only enhances its own effectiveness but also inspires trust and confidence in its funders.

As Anna Fowlie, Chair of Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Forum, puts it:

“Good governance matters because it underpins successful organisations. It matters in all sectors, but especially in ours, where the purpose is to serve people, causes and communities as best we can. A good reputation takes years to build and seconds to destroy. Our effectiveness relies on good governance, which is the best way to protect and improve the reputation of individual organisations and our sector as a whole.”

Whether you’re part of an established organisation or considering setting up a new charity or social enterprise, this workshop will provide valuable guidance and practical takeaways to strengthen your governance approach and boost your funding prospects.

Who should attend?

• Trustees and board members
• Charity leaders and staff
• Individuals planning to start a charity or social enterprise
• Anyone involved in funding applications or organisational development

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect the dots between governance and funding success.