Breadcrumb Home Finance and Fundraising Hub Finance and fundraising hub Copy URL http://youthmusic-staging.preflight.site/resources/finance-and-fundraising-hub Finance and fundraising hub Copy URL http://youthmusic-staging.preflight.site/resources/finance-and-fundraising-hub Introduction We know that being financially resilient and sustainable is particularly tough for grassroots organisations. We’ve created this hub to support you with this. It contains information about our flexible funding policy for applicants and funded partners, and resources to support you with finance and fundraising.We know the imporance of core funding. In our Trailblazer Fund and Catalyser Fund, a proportion of the budget must always be spent on delivery costs. Beyond this, there are no rules on the amount or percentage of core funding people can request. Information about eligible costs, eligible activities, and match funding thresholds about each fund can be found in the respective fund guidance: Flexible FundingOur approach to flexible funding supports applicants and funded partners to budget in a fair and sustainable way.The image to the right summarises the three budgeting principles that make up our approach to flexible funding:Equity and wellbeing: Pay people fairly. Remove barriers for those who need it most. Beyond delivery: Core costs. Equipment and evaluation. Room to adapt: Flexibility to make changes and respond to opportunities. Download: Youth Music's flexible funding policy (Download) resources Budgeting principles for applicants Learn how to create fair, sustainable budgets for your Youth Music application, covering real costs, equity, and flexibility. resources Budgeting Principles for Funded Partners Flexible funding support for Youth Music partners: adapt budgets, timelines, and outputs to address rising costs while ensuring fair pay and sustainability. Finance and fundraising resources We’ve compiled guidance, videos, templates and other resources to support with your finance and fundraising practices and strategies.Click on the tiles to access the resources. You can also download a PDF copy of the resources. Download: Finance and fundraising resources (Download) resources Guide to other funders Looking for funding? Discover free grant directories, funding advice, and a curated list of organisations that support music, youth, and community projects. resources Getting started with finance Essential finance tips for small charities and non-profits. Learn budgeting, cash flow, and key terms. resources Fundraising for grassroots projects Discover fundraising tips, tools, and strategies tailored for music education projects. Join the Youth Music Network for resources and support. resources Financial difficulties and endings Practical guidance on managing financial difficulties and closures for non-profits. Access toolkits, resources, and support services. resources Youth Music's management accounts template Download Youth Music's management accounts template to plan and track your financial position effectively. resources Deeper dive into finance Explore in-depth finance resources and toolkits to enhance your organisation's financial management. resources Building financial resilience and stability Discover essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and sustainability for your organisation.
resources Budgeting principles for applicants Learn how to create fair, sustainable budgets for your Youth Music application, covering real costs, equity, and flexibility.
resources Budgeting Principles for Funded Partners Flexible funding support for Youth Music partners: adapt budgets, timelines, and outputs to address rising costs while ensuring fair pay and sustainability.
resources Guide to other funders Looking for funding? Discover free grant directories, funding advice, and a curated list of organisations that support music, youth, and community projects.
resources Getting started with finance Essential finance tips for small charities and non-profits. Learn budgeting, cash flow, and key terms.
resources Fundraising for grassroots projects Discover fundraising tips, tools, and strategies tailored for music education projects. Join the Youth Music Network for resources and support.
resources Financial difficulties and endings Practical guidance on managing financial difficulties and closures for non-profits. Access toolkits, resources, and support services.
resources Youth Music's management accounts template Download Youth Music's management accounts template to plan and track your financial position effectively.
resources Deeper dive into finance Explore in-depth finance resources and toolkits to enhance your organisation's financial management.
resources Building financial resilience and stability Discover essential tools and guidance to build financial resilience and sustainability for your organisation.
