Events
Our events are hosted in the city as well as online. Our relaxed monthly Socials are a great way to meet others and hear inspirational talks from local and national creatives. Our online, monthly Hub events are the ideal platform to promote what you are doing and call out for support and collaboration.
If you are holding a creative or cultural event in or near Chelmsford then fill in the ‘Add your event’ form below, and we will include in the monthly Ignite Members’ and Friends’ newsletters.
We recommend that all events are also listed on the Chelmsford for You website, the central hub for event listings in Chelmsford.
Hear from a range of expert grant funders and writers who have experience of understanding compelling grant applications that have been successfully funded. The panel includes representatives from National Lottery Heritage Fund, Essex Community Foundation, National Lottery Community Fund, Stow Maries Trust and freelance bid writers and supporters. There will be lots of time for questions as well so sign up now. This session will be recorded and shared with all participants and the wider Ignite Partnership.
If you’re new to writing grant applications or you’ve already sent off a few, this session is for you. If you’re struggling to get your application approved or have questions about how to find potential funders for your project then this session is for you.
All attendees will also have an opportunity to be entered into draw to receive a tailored, 1:1 session with one of our independent experts to help them on a particular application to a grant funder. You’ve got to be in it to win it, so book onto this event now.
Open to all creative people living and working in Chelmsford. The Fundraising 101 series was supported by the European Regional Development Fund. Culture Chelmsford is working in partnership with Chelmsford City Council and Ignite Chelmsford.