See results from your fundraising - make your ideas a reality!

A collaborative process, to develop your fundraising skills and turn your banding goals into reality.

BBE’s Fundraising Service is available to Brass Bands England members to help you get results from your fundraising. From strategy development to training, bid writing to project evaluation, our dedicated Fundraising Manager Beth Lambert can help you on your path to achieving better funding for your band.

So, what’s involved in the Fundraising Service?

  • Your funding applications: we will support you to strengthen them, giving you the best possible chance of securing income from grant-givers.
  • Impact: no one gets anything free, so we’ll help you to demonstrate the impact of your work on its participants and your community, as well as the reach of your activity, and how it has benefited lives both musically and in other ways.
  • Specialised knowledge and skills: we’ll contribute the expertise of the wider Brass Bands England team to your project, from project management to marketing, safeguarding and beyond. And if you need to, you can list us as a partner in your bid.
  • Continuous improvement: you’ll want to learn from your success so that you can replicate it next time. The evaluation element of our service will provide an independent analysis of your project to help you improve your impact and the efficiency of your work and processes.

These services are designed to strengthen your knowledge of fundraising and the grant application process, to enable you to go off and make your own way successfully. Anyone from your band can participate, whether you’re a committee member, a long-time member of the band, or a new band member with ideas for the future.

How might the service work for my band?

Here’s what our Fundraising Manager Beth has to say to any banders starting out on their fundraising journey.

“I’m so proud of our Fundraising Service, which presents a unique opportunity for bands to receive specialised support with their fundraising needs. My role is to guide you through your fundraising strategy, support you to develop your project ideas and help you with the grant application process. 

I’ve enjoyed 12 happy years of experience within the charity sector and I’m so happy to share my experience with you to support you in navigating the fundraising landscape with clear and well-rounded advice.

I understand that your brass band is not just a band; it's a community asset and a real passion. I see the individuality that separates each band and that’s why we’ve structured this bespoke service to cater to your own specific funding needs. Whether you need some help in pinpointing ideal funders, creating a new project, or ensuring the longevity of your band; the solutions we’ve developed will be tailored to suit you.  There’s nothing I love more than seeing your fantastic projects come to life. If you’re unsure where to start - book an appointment with me and let’s have a chat!”

Your options and fees: take advantage of your 75% member discount

Thanks to generous support from The Backstage Trust, BBE is in a position to offer this service exclusively to BBE members at an exceptionally subsidised rate, which works out at around 25% of the full cost of the service. This helps you to keep costs down but also to minimise the upfront fee required, before you have your full project funds in place.

Spend a little, gain a lot. Working with our team will increase the likelihood of your bid being successful, creating a cost-effective service that helps you invest in your band.

Beth Lambert

Beth joined the team in February 2023, and has enjoyed over 13 years of working within the UK charity sector, with a particular focus on fundraising, bid writing and strategy development. Outside of BBE, she runs a Community Interest Company which provides vulnerable adults and young people with access to rhythm-based workshops, including percussion, brass, and voice, as well as supporting various other charities with their fundraising needs on a consultancy basis.

Training and Services available for 2025

One-off subject specific webinars are always free to BBE members. Visit the BBE events page to see what’s coming up or visit your BBE Member Resources library to access a wide range of fundraising resources developed specially for brass bands.

Price: Free (for BBE members)

We will check and finalise your funding application to ensure you’re ready for submission.

Price: From £60 + VAT depending on application size

Go deeper with in-depth training courses delivered by Beth and/or BBE COO Sarah Bauman. Available exclusively to BBE members, there are four courses to choose from:Band organisation essentials, Future proofing your Band, Prepare your ACE grant, Design your creative project. Visit the BBE Events page to find a date for your preferred course.

Price: £25 - £150 per person, dependant on topic

We will work with you to delve into the nitty-gritty of putting your application together.

From £150 + VAT depending on budget and funder

We will provide an independent evaluation of your project, helping you measure your impact and giving you the tools to improve your work.

Bespoke quote provided per project, estimated 5% of total project costs which we would advise you include in your total project budget.

Unsure which offer is right for your band? Book a free 1:1 project consultation.

Not yet a member of Brass Bands England? Find out more about joining BBE or contact us to check your membership status.

Recent member projects

Qualifying for the European Championships for the first time is a hugely exciting opportunity, but comes with an unprecedented fundraising challenge for us. To have the support and advice from Beth and BBE has been hugely reassuring and has helped us hone and start executing our fundraising plan to get us there. From identifying potential funders to assisting with grant applications, to overall fundraising strategy, the support really is comprehensive. We’re extremely grateful to BBE and Beth for their assistance!BBE member band Flowers Band