# Deadline nears for enterprise bursaries from Only Connect

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/11/15/deadline-nears-enterprise-bursaries-only-connect/
- Published: 2006-11-15T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Applications for this quarter’s Only Connect bursary scheme from NCVO’s Sustainable
Funding Project must be received by 8 December 2006. The bursaries are designed 
to enable voluntary and community organisations to explore the opportunities for
trading goods and services, thereby generating an independent, sustainable source
of income.
The bursary scheme, sponsored by charity banking specialists Triodos 
Bank, enables voluntary and community organisations to visit another organisation
with a proven track record in making money from trading to learn how they do it.

NCVO aims to award up to four bursaries in each round (December, March, June and
September).

Before applying, voluntary and community organisations must source an organisation
who are trading that they would like to visit, and successful applicants will be
given up to £100 travel and subsistence expenses. Organisations that agree to host
the visits receive a ‘consultation fee’ of £150 for their advice and time.

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Sue Cooper, Senior Manager, Social Banking Team at Triodos Bank, said: “Only Connect
is a simple, but exciting idea. Hundred of charities and voluntary organisations
across the country know how to run financially sound businesses that directly contribute
to their success. Helping to share their expertise could have far-reaching benefits.”

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