News
Keep up-to-date with our latest news, including event announcements, project updates and recruitment, on this page
![[Image description: Webinar promo]](https://www.findacure.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/National-lottery-promo-1-768x541.png)
29 May, 2020
/
Findacure News
Webinar: The National Lottery funding during Covid-19
Findacure know that many rare disease organisations are performing vital functions to support their communities throughout the pandemic, and could be eligible for funding from the National Lottery. We hope this webinar and subsequent discussion will encourage rare disease patient groups to apply for the support they need.
Read More
![[Image description: Promotional image for community fundraising]](https://www.findacure.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Community-fundraising-.png)
7 May, 2020
/
Findacure News
Community fundraising during Covid-19
We have compiled these ideas to help you raise funds through your community, even during the situation with Covid-19.
Read More
6 May, 2020
/
Findacure News, Home Page
We’re recruiting!
Findacure is recruiting a Marketing and Engagement Manager to help us raise raise awareness about the organisation and our projects.
Read More
5 May, 2020
/
Findacure News
RareChat – Community Fundraising and Lockdown
RareChat is a chance to chat informally to other patient group leaders and advocates in the rare disease community. Each session will have a theme suggested by our community and a Findacure team member to chair the discussion.
Read More
28 April, 2020
/
Findacure News, Home Page
Covid-19 Emergency funding document
At Findacure we are aware of the impact that Covid-19 has had on small charities and rare
disease patient organisations. We have compiled this guidance to help your organisation to
find funding in these difficult circumstances by utilising the emergency funding resources
that have become available.
Read More
24 April, 2020
/
Findacure News
RareChat – Rare Diseases and Mental Health
RareChat is a chance to chat informally to other patient group leaders and advocates in the rare disease community. Each session will have a theme suggested by our community and a Findacure team member to chair the discussion.
Read More
![[image description: a photo of three women sat around a table. They are engaged in conversation and two are laughing]](https://www.findacure.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/C1_Findacure_AG11051-768x513.png)
22 April, 2020
/
Findacure News
Join our online workshop: Setting yourself up for fundraising success
Findacure is delighted to announce its first online workshop, which will provide support and guidance to rare disease patient groups looking to enhance their skills in fundraising. Taking place in interactive 90-minute sessions across three days...
Read More
21 April, 2020
/
Findacure News
Leading a rare patient group e-learning guide
Following our workshop in January, the latest guide on our e-learning portal centres on 'leading a rare patient group.' The guide covers the skills needed for good leadership and how these apply to patient organisation leadership.
Read More
![[Image description: Computer screen with cartoon people inside]](https://www.findacure.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Online-network-space-768x880.png)
17 April, 2020
/
Findacure News
Recruiting and managing trustees
Our webinar, taking place at 3 pm on Wednesday 22nd April, will help rare disease patient groups to establish efficient trustee boards that set their organisation up for success.
Read More
![[Image description: Infographic for the drug repurposing webinar]](https://www.findacure.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DR-webinar-promo-768x541.png)
31 March, 2020
/
Findacure News
Evaluating the potential of drug repurposing for rare diseases and Covid-19
At this time of international crisis, a large number of companies and researchers are turning to drug repurposing as a potential solution – but what is repurposing and why is it such an attractive route for drug development at this time?
Read More