The Resilient Communities Series 2026
The Resilient Communities Series is back with 3 new sessions, and this year we’re focusing on funding! Developed from community feedback, these online training sessions are free to attend and specifically tailored to community leaders working on diversity in the UK outdoors.
Session 1: How to get paid - Getting started with core funding
Session 2: How to survive uncertain times - Creative strategies for managing income insecurity
Session 3: How to thrive long term - Building a sustainable funding model
The 2026 Resilient Communities Series is run in partnership between All the Elements and YHA Outdoor Citizens with support from Sport England.
Session 1: How to get paid
Getting started with core funding
When: Wednesday 3rd June, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Session Description: This event is tailored to organisations who have previously received a small amount of funding for projects and are now looking to understand how to either pay themselves or their first employee.
The session will focus on the "How" of going from project to core funding, exploring the different income streams that could make this possible.
Facilitated by Get Grants trainer Sam Davis (she/her)
Sam Davis brings first-hand experience from all corners of the sector – as a fundraiser, funder, and charity leader – having delivered frontline activities as well as infrastructure support to other organisations.
Alongside delivering Get Grants Bid Writing and Bid Writing for Sports & Physical Activity Training Courses, Sam has been the Operations Manager at a major regional funder. Her previous roles include CEO, Community Partnerships Manager, and Development Officer within both charitable and statutory organisations.
She’s also a Trustee of a Birmingham-based sports charity and is passionate about building sustainability and resilience in the non-profit sector – because really, it should be a no-brainer to fund these amazing organisations!
Outside of work, Sam’s a passionate netballer and keeps those endorphins flowing by running (very slowly!) in her spare time.
Session 2: How to survive uncertain times
Creative strategies for managing income insecurity
When: Wednesday 10th June, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Description: This session will provide strategies and practical tips for generating revenue during challenging funding landscapes. Focusing on how to shine the best lens on our work and build on your strengths.
Facilitated by Leah Selinger (she/her)
Leah Selinger has over two decades of experience as a fundraiser and senior manager in the voluntary sector where she has worked in, and with, organisations helping them become more effective and sustainable through governance, strategy, income generation and implementation support.
Her consulting work specialises in income generation and strategic planning, with a focus on supporting small and medium sized organisations to be financially resilient. Leah also delivers a range of training and workshops on strategy and fundraising, and is an experienced and engaging facilitator.
Since March 2012, Leah has worked with a range of local and national charities and social enterprises, in particular with social welfare, criminal justice and arts causes. Prior to starting Selinger Consultants, she held Director of Fundraising posts at Youth Music, and Fairbridge, a youth development charity. Leah is Chair of Governors at a primary school in Hertfordshire, and is Chair of Trustees at Watford Women’s Centre.
Session 3: How to thrive long term
Building a sustainable funding model
When: Wednesday 24th June, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Description: Designed for leaders who are already drawing an income and are looking to ensure that it is sustainable in the long term, or those looking to expand to a small team. This session moves beyond individual survival and focuses on the shift from "project-thinking" to "organisational thinking," providing the security your team deserves. Including budgeting techniques, income diversification, balancing income streams and tips for securing multi-year support.
Facilitated by Get Grants trainer Sam Davis (she/her)
Sam Davis brings first-hand experience from all corners of the sector – as a fundraiser, funder, and charity leader – having delivered frontline activities as well as infrastructure support to other organisations.
Alongside delivering Get Grants Bid Writing and Bid Writing for Sports & Physical Activity Training Courses, Sam has been the Operations Manager at a major regional funder. Her previous roles include CEO, Community Partnerships Manager, and Development Officer within both charitable and statutory organisations.
She’s also a Trustee of a Birmingham-based sports charity and is passionate about building sustainability and resilience in the non-profit sector – because really, it should be a no-brainer to fund these amazing organisations!
Outside of work, Sam’s a passionate netballer and keeps those endorphins flowing by running (very slowly!) in her spare time.
Register to Attend
You can register for each of the workshops by filling out a short form here. Registration is open until midday on the day of each event - after which we will send out the call link to all registered attendees.
