Raising finance and funding for a creative business or project

Are you looking for advice and top tips on funding and financial options for your creative business?

Why is this day worth attending?

· To highlight the fundraising possibilities for your business or project and how to achieve these aims
· To introduce you to fundraising opportunities for established creative businesses with ambitions to grow
· To introduce you to the wealth of options available for your creative business and ideas throughout your business development journey


Who is speaking?

· Looking for an overview into funding your business or project? Amanda Rigali from Arts Funding and Philanthropy will be offering her wealth of experience of funding opportunities for the arts sector.
· Have you ever considered a financial loan for your creative business? Nel Hargrave will be sharing her experience with business partner Anthony Harley on their successful loan application for bespoke furniture design business
· Have you considered Reward-based crowdfunding for your creative business? Victoria Dawes discussing the how she secured finances for a new kiln from successful crowdfunding project.
· Have you ever considered a equity investment for your creative business? Equity firm Seedrs will challenge your perception of Equity investment, what investors look for and the next steps you need to make to enable business growth
· Will the Arts Council fund craft? Annemarie O’Sullivan will share her experiences regarding her successful grant funded collaborative project ‘Making Ground’.


The day’s proceedings will cover:

· grants and trust funding
· loan schemes
· crowd funding
· and all important case studies presented by makers who have secured funding for their projects or business development