# The Funding Network close to raising £1 million

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/02/03/funding-network-close-raising-1-million/
- Published: 2006-02-03T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Funding Network, set up four years ago by a group of givers who wanted to broaden
their ciricle, is set to pass the £1 million makr in donations generated when they
meeting on 18 March at their next Funding Day.
So far the Funding Network (TFN) 
has raised £980,383 for 180 projects. Four years on, there are now TFN events in
the South West, Scotland, Cambridge and Toronto as well as London.

At these invitation-only events, individuals committed to giving get to hear 8-10
charities present their work in six minutes each and have a chance to question them.

Individuals inspired to help can do so on the spot, either during the lively open
pledging session or through an anonymous pledge. Gifts range from £100 to several
thousand, but there is no obligation to give.

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Charities interested in a future slot are encouraged to ask a supporter or trustee
to attend on their behalf, rather than a member of staff, as TFN asks that attendees
should be at least potential donors.

One TFN member explains the attraction of the events: “The funding events offer 
an opportunity to stop awhile and engage with what giving is about. I get a simple
buzz from being able to contribute a bit.”

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