Fundraising

[londonlass17]

Hello,

I hope this is the right section to post. I am currently trying to do some crowdfunding for a nursing elective and just wondered if anybody here had experience of crowdfunding or asking for local businesses in Dulwich for donations?

Would really appreciate any advice and here is this link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/amber-price

Thank You!

[londonlass17]

Thank you to the lovely person who donated after I posted on this forum, I am sending a big virtual hug! xxx

[londonlass17]

I am still trying to fundraise for my student nurse volunteer trip (medical elective) If you are able to help, in any way, however small, I would be so grateful!

You can donate, here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/amber-price

Thanks again

[IlonaM]

Have you looked at Turn2Us grants search? The website is: https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/

You can search for Grant-giving Trusts for individuals by using filters ie gender, location, age, health issues, professional etc.

Very simple to use, but might yield some potential funding opportunities.

Good luck!

[londonlass17]

Hi IlonaM, thank you so much for reaching out! I have tried Turn2Us and have had varying success with some grants - a lot of the time I have found that they don't support students, even though I am a student nurse who received a bursary and not a student loan (the whole system changed recently) which means I don't receive very much money for my training compared to student loan receivers but, in terms of grants applications, I am still seen as a student - hope that makes sense! I'll keep trying though... Thanks for your advice!

[IlonaM]

It's worth going back to search regularly and think of the different filters which might apply to your situation & circumstances (think creatively!). From a search just now I came up with this one which you may have already come across, but if not ... - The Professionals Aid Council : http://pcac.org.uk/?page_id=106 - they do make grants to students if you meet the eligibility criteria. Also, what about the medical & nursing bodies - have they got any handy funds?

[londonlass17]

Thank you! I'll see if professional aid can help. A lot of the nursing bodies only give grants to qualified nurses, not students sadly but will see what else I can find. Thanks so much for your help.