How to Write a Winning TownsWeb Digitisation Grant Application
Speaker: Casper Smithson, Chief Operating Officer at TownsWeb Archiving and PastView
Online - Friday 29th April 2026 - 1.30pm to 2.00pm
Description: Join TownsWeb, for a practical session on how to maximise the chances of submitting a successful TWA Digitisation Grant application.
This year marks a special milestone for TownsWeb, which is celebrating both its 20th anniversary and the 10th year of its annual Digitisation Grant programme. Over the past decade, the grant has supported more than 135 organisations and awarded over £200,000 in funding to help preserve and improve access to valuable collections.
To celebrate this anniversary year, the funding has been significantly increased, with 10 grants of £3,000 available instead of the usual three.
During the session, Casper will share insights from the grant judges, explain what makes a strong application, highlight common pitfalls to avoid, and provide practical tips to help applicants present their projects clearly and confidently.
This webinar will be valuable for organisations considering applying for the TWA Digitisation Grant, whether for the first time or looking to strengthen a previous application.
About our presenter: As Chief Operating Officer of TownsWeb Archiving, Casper Smithson leads the company’s mission to help organisations preserve, digitise, and share their collections with wider audiences. He oversees the delivery of TownsWeb’s end to end digitisation services, supporting archives, libraries, museums, and heritage organisations in safeguarding valuable materials while improving access and usability.
With a strong background in sales, marketing, and operations, Casper brings a practical, user focused approach to helping organisations unlock the value of their collections. He is particularly passionate about making digitisation projects achievable, sustainable, and impactful, ensuring collections can be discovered, explored, and used by future generations.
Booking and delegate fee: Free
The closing date for Eventbrite bookings is Monday 27th April 2026. Joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the start date. Please check you have received these in advance of the start time so you’re ready to join on the day.
Please book your place here before Monday 27th April 2026 by 4.00pm