# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lunch & Learn: Fundraising, Bid Writing and Resilience in 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a workshop help you to get started on your fundraising journey to bring your new business, charity or social enterprise to life.About this EventWhat is it?You have a great idea for a new business, social enterprise or charity, and now you need the funding to bring it to life. But in a world where AI is everywhere and competition seems higher than ever, it can be difficult to know where to begin.This Lunch and Learn session will help you to get started on your fundraising journey, discussing simple tools and techniques that you can use to build a weighted pipeline of prospects, prioritise your time and efforts, and write convincing bids. We will also explore how to make your applications stand out from the crowd, strategies for staying resilient when facing rejection, and where AI might be able to help you (and where it falls short).Leave with practical approaches you can implement immediately to strengthen your fundraising and increase your chances of success.Lunch is on us – just bring yourself and some curiosity.Who's leading this workshop?This session will be led by Anna Ritchie, a leader of a small charity, , which harnesses the power of place-based giving and participatory grant-making for communities in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Anna also works as a freelance consultant, supporting other organisations with their fundraising and strategy, and specialises in working with small charities and social enterprises.Who is the organiser?This event is brought to you by Better Space, an affordable coworking space and community that supports Islington residents, start ups and businesses to thrive and put purpose before profit. Commissioned by Islington Council and run by City St George's, University of London, Better Space offers below-market rate, flexible desk memberships, business support, community events and more.Better Space a fully accessible venue from the main door on Farringdon Road. Please arrive no earlier than 12:15, unless you book a taster coworking day or day pass which can be done by emailing betterspace@city.ac.uk. There are washroom facilities and access to water, tea and coffee, as well as on-road bike racks.Visit www.betterspace.london to find out more! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/lunch-and-learn-fundraising-bid-writing-and-resilience-in-2026/100001978832146218 - **Event Categories**: charities, nonprofit, workshops, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Better Space - **lat**: 51.5235777 - **long**: -0.1088578 - **full address**: Better Space, 127 Farringdon Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lunch & Learn: Fundraising, Bid Writing and Resilience in 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2a1a29aad966ae5b1c5a74b2cd76c0d73aafc48899f351a5d00305f93a16734e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc44b59d-gmir.jpg?v=1766935948 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lunch & Learn: Fundraising, Bid Writing and Resilience in 2026 being held? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Fundraising, Bid Writing and Resilience in 2026 takes place on Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Better Space, 127 Farringdon Road, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lunch & Learn: Fundraising, Bid Writing and Resilience in 2026? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Fundraising, Bid Writing and Resilience in 2026 is organized by Better Space. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lunch & Learn: Fundraising, Bid Writing and Resilience in 2026 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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