Part of the New Futures-Former Places of Worship workshop series.
Hosts
Audrey Dunn, Claire Martin and Harry Whitmore, Churches Advisors, Community Ownership Support Service
Guest Speaker
Morven Lyon, Democratic Finance Scotland
Event description
This event is part of our New Futures Programme – Former Places of Worship event series. New Futures is a three-year programme (January 2025-December 2027) funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and Development Trusts Association Scotland to provide enhanced support to community groups considering taking on a former place of worship across Scotland. This programme was launched in direct response to the significant and unprecedented number of former places of worship which are due for disposal over the next several years.
This workshop will focus on funding methods that communities may wish to undertake when bringing a former place of worship into community ownership. Crowdfunding and other funding methods are important for communities to consider as they can help prove interest and support for the project as well as raise non-restricted funds. During this workshop, you will hear from Democratic Finance Scotland and learn about funding methods that can promote longevity for community organisations such as community shares.
Workshop content:
Crowdfunding
Pledges
International Crowdfunding
Funding methods
What will I gain from this event?
An understanding of key funding methods
Examples of projects which successfully used crowdfunding and other funding methods
An understanding of how to finance your project from initial development stages to long term operations
Who is this event for?
This workshop is open to individuals and community groups interested in taking former places of worship into community ownership.
Do I have to pay to attend?
This is a free event.
For questions and enquiries, please email Louise Paterson, Churches Programme Officer at: louise@dtascot.org.uk
New Futures - Former Places of Worship is delivered by Community Ownership Support Service with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.