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Training & Events

SYFAB runs training courses and events to help improve your fundraising skills, knowledge and confidence.

Our training and events are aimed at fundraisers with varying levels of experience, so whether you're new to fundraising or have done several applications already, take a look at our listings below to see what we're offering.

Most of our sessions are online, with occasional face to face ones in venues across South Yorkshire. Each one is open to anyone involved with a community organisation, you don't have to be working in South Yorkshire.

We can also provide specific training tailored to the needs of your organisation. Please contact us us for more information on commissioning SYFAB training in your location.

How to book

You can book your place and pay for it (where required) online. You don't need to register as a website user to book a place, but if you do choose to register, this will give you access to our other online services including the Funding Search and Funding News emails. Click the Sign In/Register link at the top of this page then click "Register now" to find out more about the benefits of registration.

Click here for a step-by-step guide to using the booking system

You can download our payment and cancellation terms and conditions here.


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Book your free 25 minute appointment with the Arts Council England Team on Thursday 26th March 2026 from 10.30am-12.35pm (6 appointments only)
This session clarifies what a Community Interest Company is for, How to set up your CIC and highlights some of the common problems and pitfalls frequently encountered in fundraising.
Join us to understand how your fundraising should ideal fit into a fundraising strategy and explore different sources of income and the options open to you. You will also begin to create a fundraising strategy appropriate for your group or project
A free opportunity for voluntary & community groups in South Yorkshire to meet representatives of some of the bodies which provide funding for community activity, events and groups. Booking essential
This new course covers all the types of records your organisation should be keeping and methods of book-keeping and producing year-end accounts, funders reports and using simple spreadsheets
Join us in a virtual classroom to explore the strategy, tactics, methods and steps required to plan your approach to ask for support or sponsorship from a business (also known as corporate fundraising).
Our experienced SYFAB funding adviser will be on hand to advise you about sources of grants and funding and other sources of support. Friday 24th April 2026 10.00am-4.00pm Balby Quaker centre Oxford Pl, Doncaster DN1 3RH
Join SYFAB to explore how to communicate and engage with people that connect with your organisation and encourage long term relationships and future donations.
SYFAB's popular basic 'Introduction to Fundraising' for Beginners is back! Feeling a little daunted at the prospect of fundraising? Join us in a virtual classroom (Zoom) for a basic introduction on how to find funders and present your project.
Many major funders require you to link your aims, outcomes and activities in your funding applications. Explore a systematic approach to identify the need for your project and link your aims, outcomes and impact for a stronger funding application.
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