**Please note this session has been postponed, please contact training@rva.org.uk for information**

Are you a small community group based in Reading and mainly volunteer run?

If yes, this network is for you. It is an opportunity for you to learn, share and grow stronger together with other similar groups and access support from Reading Voluntary Action and partners.

The topic for this session will be getting ready for funding and we will cover:

• What policies your group needs to have, including some examples and information about First Steps towards Safe and Sound This will help you get ahead of the game when applying for funding.
• Introduction to Reading 4 Community Funding Portal from RBC – Bikal Shrestha Funding Officer from RBC will give a demonstration of the portal. This will help your group find funding opportunities.

We will also have our usual networking and opportunity for you to share your news and events.

This session will take place in-person in our training room, 3rd floor, Reading Central Library.

Please book through the link below. We hope to see you there!