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NEW #BFLEARNINGWEEK 2025 EVENT: RAISING MONEY

Buddle joins #BFLearningWeek 2025 with ‘Raising Money’, taking place on Thursday 21st August at 1pm-2.30pm. The deadline to register for this event is 17th August.

(Updated 12th August 2025: Note the change in title from UK Coaching to Buddle. UK Coaching is part of the Buddle team)

Date: Thursday 21st August 2025 at 1pm-2.30pm

Host: Chris Turner (BF Coaching & Workforce Development Manager)

About the session

This workshop provides practical guidance on fundraising strategies to support your club or organisation’s financial sustainability.

You’ll explore various ways to raise money, including grant funding, and learn the key ‘dos and don’ts’ for securing financial support.

Through interactive discussions, you’ll assess your organisation’s funding needs, compare different fundraising approaches, and develop a tailored plan to meet both short-term and long-term financial goals.

You’ll leave with actionable strategies to strengthen your organisation’s financial future.

Please note that the registration form for this session will close on the 17th August.

About the guest

Buddle:

Buddle is here to provide free learning and support resources, to inspire and strengthen clubs and community organisations offering sport and physical activity, and the professionals that work with them.

We share the latest information, training, and tools to help clubs and organisations overcome challenges and make the most of the opportunities available to them.

We’re passionate about enabling organisations to be safe, inclusive, agile, and resilient enough to secure their long-term future and unlock the advantages of sport and physical activity for everyone.

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About BF Learning Week

BF Learning Week is an annual opportunity for our members and wider community to join online developmental and informative sessions in subjects from coaching to community development. Due to the work being made in the para and seated fencing spaces, such as the SwordSeat™, the aim for 2025 is to focus on accessibility and disability inclusion.

The week will take place between the 18th and 22nd August 2025.

A full timetable, updated regularly, can be found here: BF Learning Week 2025