Fundraising, Trusts and foundations
DSC Insight Seminar: Major Trusts Fundraising – Getting the best from the 2025/26 guide
The DSC Insight Seminar series is a group of three-hour seminars that cover key topics for those working in the third sector. Each session will provide insights to support the work of your charity, your own development, and the skills of those who work with you.
This DSC Insight Seminar: Major Trusts Fundraising, will equip you with the knowledge and skills to use our Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26 to support your fundraising. In this seminar you will gain:
- An insightful overview of the major trusts and foundations landscape.
- Top tips for proposal writing, including key ingredients to include.
- A deeper understanding of the information in the guide, and how it can support your major trusts fundraising.
Book (physical copy) included:The Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26
Who should sign up?
This seminar is crucial for those responsible for fundraising and funding proposal writing within charities.
Agenda
10.00 – Enter the meeting room and get ready to start.
10.05 – Welcome and opening remarks: Introduction by the chair, house rules and setting the tone for the seminar.
Chair: Annette Lewis, Director of Services, DSC
10.10 – Understanding major trusts and foundations: An overview of the landscape of major trusts and foundations.
Speaker: Ian Pembridge, Senior Researcher, DSC
10.50 – Refreshment and screen break
11.00 – Writing compelling proposals: An interactive workshop focusing on the key elements of successful proposals, including tips on writing, formatting, and storytelling.
Speaker: George Knight, Training Consultant, DSC
12.00 – Refreshment and screen break
12.10 – Panel discussion: A data deep dive: Panelists will discuss the research process, standout case studies, and how to use the guide effectively. The audience will also have the chance to ask questions.
Panellists: DSC Research Team
12.55 – Closing remarks: Final closing remarks and post-seminar follow-up.
13.00 – Seminar ends.
Please note the programme is subject to change.
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