DSC Insight Seminar: Major Trusts Fundraising – Getting the best from the 2025/26 guide

This DSC Insight Seminar:  Major Trusts Fundraising, will equip you with the knowledge and skills to use our Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26 to support your fundraising. In this seminar you will gain:

• An insightful overview of the major trusts and foundations landscape.
• Top tips for proposal writing, including key ingredients to include.
• A deeper understanding of the information in the guide, and how it can support your major trusts fundraising.

Book (physical copy) included:The Guide to Major Trusts 2025/26

Who should sign up?

This seminar is crucial for those responsible for fundraising and funding proposal writing within charities.

Agenda

10.00 – Enter the meeting room and get ready to start.

10.05 – Welcome and opening remarks: Introduction by the chair, house rules and setting the tone for the seminar.

Chair: Annette Lewis, Director of Services, DSC

10.10 – Understanding major trusts and foundations: An overview of the landscape of major trusts and foundations.

Speaker: Ian Pembridge, Senior Researcher, DSC

10.50 – Refreshment and screen break

11.00 – Writing compelling proposals: An interactive workshop focusing on the key elements of successful proposals, including tips on writing, formatting, and storytelling.

Speaker: George Knight, Training Consultant, DSC

12.00 – Refreshment and screen break

12.10 – Panel discussion: A data deep dive: Panelists will discuss the research process, standout case studies, and how to use the guide effectively. The audience will also have the chance to ask questions.

Panellists:  DSC Research Team

12.55 – Closing remarks: Final closing remarks and post-seminar follow-up.

13.00 – Seminar ends.

Please note the programme is subject to change.