# How to get more out of Funding Central

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/10/17/get-funding-central/
- Published: 2014-10-17T11:08:54+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

NCVO has published a series of short video guides to help charities get more out
of its [Funding Central](https://www.fundingcentral.o­rg.uk) site. The site, which
is free to access, lists thousands of funding and finance opportunities for charities,
voluntary groups, and social enterprises.

 

## 1. Register and personalise your account

**Editor’s note:** _the video previously embedded here (https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=trWW7c3nOOk) is no longer available._

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## 2. Using guided search

The guided search is for those who are new to funding.

## 3. Using the advanced search tool

The advanced search function is for those who are experienced fundraisers or grant-
seekers.

**Editor’s note:** _the video previously embedded here (https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=0Rk\_S9zwEEQ) is no longer available._

 

## 4. The infrastructure zone

This shows you how you can use Funding Central in your work with other organisations.

**Editor’s note:** _the video previously embedded here (https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=JHew6RtRiRA) is no longer available._

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