In making application for funding, it is vital to back up what you are saying with data to make your case stronger and help you shape your project. Some of this data will be internal information that you can gather, but it is also helpful to gather external data.
General information about Lewisham as a borough
This site provides excellent access to Lewisham data and is relatively easy to use. At the click of your mouse you can create reports on different parts of the borough or themed reports for the whole borough. You find information related to age, ethnicity, employment, health and lots more.
If you prefer to gather data from reports, you can use this profile of Lewisham from Lewisham Joint Strategic Needs Assessment or their Index of Multiple Deprivation.
This report from the Lewisham Poverty Commission, although old contains useful information including around employment.
Thematic information
Consider the themes that you cover and see whether there are reports on your area of work. For instance a mental health community group might research whether any large charities or government organisations have done reports that help to back up the point you are making in a funding application.
Further information
Check out sessions run by the Fundraising Development Manager (Equalities) for further ideas on where to look for data to support your fundraising applications and to inform the shape of your project. You can ask questions about things like this in Friday Fundraising Club and Drop ins.
