[Gayle]

What HBC needs in post is a funder finder (this is not a plug for me because it's far too big a job for me to do along with all the other stuff I do - and am hoping to do). Other councils have them and what they do is trawl through all the stuff, in much the same way as I do, and then apply for the funds or pass the forms on to the groups that have the opportunity to apply for them. Then they work with that group to secure the funding.

First job real funder finders have to do is ensure that there is sufficient funding to keep their post open!