By Daisy Roberts
2022 has started very positively for Úna Gan a Gúna as the collective has secured a place on the Heritage Compass Business Support Programme. Operated by Cause4, a social enterprise that specialises in providing support to charities, and funded by the National Lottery, Heritage Compass is a programme designed to support and grow heritage organisations.
We are very excited to be involved as the programme offers us access to lots of great information and expertise regarding audience engagement, fundraising and financial management, business planning and governance. We will also have access to mentorship and networking opportunities.
As an entirely volunteer-run community project, still in the process of applying for registered charity status, we are especially appreciative of the opportunity to receive expert financial, fundraising and business planning advice to help ensure the viability and resilience of the project. Better funding will allow us to support more volunteers, carry out more interviews and achieve greater public engagement with the project and the experiences of a diverse and inclusive array of Irish women.
The first training workshop will take place next month and focuses on audience development, engagement, and expansion. We look forward to keeping you up to date with our progress!
