Mastering the Research Tools

Overview

Building your core research toolkit with minimal outlay.

Learning Outcomes:

• Familiarity with at least three essential research sources.
• Understanding of what can be achieved by researching funders.
• Ability to undertake a basic analysis of the audited accounts of a UK trust.

Process:

We’ll go on a hunt for the different types of trust – ‘tiggers’ and ‘zombies’ – and explore an extensive range of research sources.  We’ll conclude with recommendations for a core toolkit of research sources which will become part of your standard grantseeking practice.

What you will learn

• Familiarity with at least three essential research sources.
• Understanding of what can be achieved by researching funders.
• Ability to undertake a basic analysis of the audited accounts of a UK trust.

What you require

A curious mind.