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   Focus groups     questions and activities to steer discussion. Group dynamics can  Observations of behaviour or        Pilot studies enable you to test      your current plans. Mapping exercises are useful      demand and need. Letters of support testimonials from people involved in a pilot study or similar activity  Existing statistics paint a picture of your situation. You can utilise locally focused statistics,  


  Existing reports     


present in a bid, you must always             


Coming next issue… In the summer issue Rachel looks at preparing to complete a grant report – writing achievable objectives and monitoring and evaluating your project.


Rachel Gordon runs the School Funding Service, which helps schools across the UK win grants for a wide range of projects, from playgrounds and sports equipment to after-school clubs and extended services. She writes bids for schools and advises them on how to maximise their funding potential. For details, visit schoolfundingservice.co.uk.


IMAGE: PINKYPILLS/THINKSTOCK.CO.UK


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