Loading the Dice – What do Grant Funders expect from us?
Grant funding remains the “go to” solution for many schools as they look to fund a range of projects on their wish list. With over 5,000 funders and £1.5bn available to schools and charities, submitting grant applications is never too far from the minds of busy school leaders.
Our Leading On session will explore the essential elements that contribute to a successful grant funding bid and highlight the pitfalls schools should avoid.
Presentation
Justin Smith, Chameleon Consultancy and Training Ltd
Making budget assumptions work for you _ forecasting 2023/24 and beyond
Three year budget planning is a requirement for all types of school. The planning and forecasting process will almost always demand that leaders make assumptions on a range of key income and expenditure indicators. Whether you are budget planning for an academy trust or a maintained school, the same principles apply.
Continuing economic uncertainty in a landscape of already tight budgets can make this task feel even more challenging. Strong financial leadership of the process enables pro-active decision making, rather than a re-active response to unforeseen financial vulnerability.
Presentation
Julia Harnden, ASCL Funding Specialist