1 Sport England Investment Funding Fayre 2007 Kirsty Clarke Development Manager

Sport England Investment Lottery Licence Regional Investment Regional Priorities Making an Application Types of Projects Submission Dates

Lottery Licence Sport – remains a good cause 28p in each £1 remains in good causes Sport 16.5% (4.62p) Sport England confirmed as distributor until 2019 New licence from April 2009 – 2019 Camelot remain operator

Current Regional Priorities 203,688 more people Active by 2012 Increase & Sustain Participation Increase number of Active Coaches Increase number of Active Volunteers Widen Access - target groups Young People Women and Girls Older People (over 45) People with disabilities Black and minority ethnic groups Post 16 – April 2008

Current Regional Priorities Regional - Regional Plan for Sport / Investment Strategy Multi Sport Urban and rural priority areas Active People Data – current participation Innovation Partnerships Funding Ratio - 2 for 1 challenge Performance Management - M&E Ability to Increase Participation

Making an Application Stage 1 Application Milestone 1 - Pre - Application Milestone 2 - Stage 1 Submission – on line Stage 2 Milestone 3 - Essential Documentation & Eligibility Check Milestone 4 - Project Development Milestone 5 - Stage 2 Submission Post Award Milestone 6 - Post Award Process and Support Milestone 7 - Reporting and Compliance Milestone 8 - Learning Zone

Milestone 1 - Pre - Application Detailed on line guidance - initial introduction Milestone Paper - outlines process and work involved Link to Regional Investment Strategy and Regional Priorities Examples of effective practice Types of projects that have received support Guidance on sustainability Are you ready to apply checklist Call or meet with Regional Office

Milestone 2 - Stage 1 Submission Stage 1 Form – on line completion Capital / Revenue specific Basic Information – describe project, project location, costs, timescale, outputs and outcomes Process Submit to Sport England - 15 working day turnaround for decision Assessed by appointed Case Manager Peer Review Encourage / Discourage – deliver Sport England priorities Encourage - Stage 2 Development Meeting Discourage - letter outlining reasons

Milestone 3 – Essential Documentation & Eligibility Check Stage 2 - Meet with Case Manager Check the following :- Child Protection Policy Constitution Land Ownership Confirm Applicant Designs Planning Approval Job Descriptions Case Developer - Sign Off - Progress to Milestone 4

Milestone 4 - Project Development Need Strategic / Local Key Partners Fit for Purpose Deprived communities - Active People data Financial Need Benefits Wider Value - education, health, community safety, economic Increase and sustain participation Volunteers / Coaches Target Groups Innovative and Creative Costs Funding Confirmation - who, what, when - any conditions, eligible as partner funding Realistic Costs? - Capital QS or Tendered Who is responsible for the delivery and management of the project

Milestone 4 - Project Development Risks Financial Sustainability Experience and expertise of applicant Nature of project - capital, revenue, combined Professional Support Site Issues - surveys, multi sport, current operation Partnerships Performance Management Baseline KPI Selection – Participants, Throughput, Active Members, Coaches, Volunteers Target Group Breakdown Target - yr 1 to yr 3 minimum Applicant enters information on to Stage 2 Application

Milestone 5 - Stage 2 Submission Stage 2 Application Revenue, Capital and Combined Versions Submitted application – Case Manager Sign Off Assessment Submit to Sport England - 40 working day turnaround Assessed by Case Developer Peer Review Investment Sub Committee Regional Board Decision Delegated Decision – under £250,000 Approve - Award Letter Issued Reject - right to reply

Milestone 6 - Post Award Process and Support Award Documentation and Support Award Letter Financial Claims – not automatic Compliance – project conditions Performance Management / Reporting – quarterly / on line Sustainability

Milestone 7 - Reporting and Compliance Quarterly Reporting – on-line reminders Case Manager Role – check and challenge and support

Milestone 8 - Learning Zone Active England Learning Zone - Effective Practice - website information Technical Guidance being updated Performance Analyst - assess information - inform future investment Workshops

Types of Projects Eligible Projects have to need over £10,000 - under A4A Development Posts Investment for coaching delivery / development Purchase of Sports Equipment New and upgraded sports facilities (multi sport) Not Eligible Renewals, routine maintenance, repairs Personal sports equipment Football only projects - Football Foundation Children’s playgrounds Minibuses Statutory services - schools programmes...

Types of Projects Low Priority Health suites Cricket scoreboards Spectator provision Bars, kitchens, lounges Office and admin accommodation Access roads, car parks Refurbishment Schemes No Priority Artificial pitches / Multi Use areas not floodlit Floodlighting for grass pitches Outdoor swimming pools Stand alone social facilities Refurbishment projects

Funded Projects Capital - £10,000 upwards – max to date £500,000 Multi Use Games Areas, Skateparks, Sports Halls, Swimming Pools, Mobile Gym, Fitness Suites, Artificial Turf Pitches, Dance Studios, Pavilions, Cycle Networks, Gymnastics Centre, Canoeing Facilities, Outdoor Pursuits Centre Revenue – up to 3 year funding Back in to Sport Programmes, Coaching Academies, Disability Sport Programmes, Development Officers, Health Officers, Sports Outreach Programmes

Submission Dates Stage 1 Any time Stage 2 – if over £250,000 request Submit by 30 th October for 14 th November 2007 Board 2008 Dates Submit by January 2 nd for 18 th January Submit by 29 th February for 18 th March Submit by 28 th April for 14 th May Submit by 23 rd June for Mid July Submit by 5 th September for 23 rd September Submit by 31 st October for 14 th November

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