Status Parent Idea: Rising Stars read

Date created: 06 Oct 2011 The idea was to hold this event during Black History Month but our funding took a while t come through so we have now decided to push it to beginning December, just before Xmas.

We want to hold an event showcasing all the achievements and talents of black youth in Leicester. It will be a celebration event.

We will invite young musicians, singers, poets, dancers to perfom at the event.... more

Founder(s): The Go-Ahead Youth Idea Status: Lets do it now

Action: Rising Stars


 
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  • Created on: 06 Oct 2011
  • Status: Active
  • Difficulty: Easy Peasy
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  • Town: 820 Las Gallinas Avenue
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Well for starters we need more money. We applied for a £2000 grant to the Prince`s Trust but they only managed to give us £1000 as they wanted to fund as many youth projects as possible.

Now we are looking to raise the extra £1000. We tried applying to Think Big again but they refused us as we had another project going.

And because we only have two months to plan this event it`s kind of difficult to apply for other funds as they take a while to come through.

So any ideas of how we can raiase more money would be most appreciated :)

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  • Avatar Mayoola 17:15, 14 October 2011 HI Belinda,

    thats a shame. I am sure once your other project is completed you will be well on the road to receiving additional funding. In the meantime there are definitely other ways in which you can raise funds for the project.

    Have you thought about charging for the entry, that way you could make some if not all of the costs back. And if you manage to obtain a free venue this will also help to increase the funding you receive.

    Why not look at the Junction49 fundraising band night wich gives tips of how to get it set up.
    If not you could always do a cake sale, and as its towards christmas you will have many people who are out to spend money.

    I hope this helps

    Margareet     Report Abuse
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