Sarah Carroll Funding Officer (Local) 2 February 2015 Big Lottery Fund Sarah Carroll Funding Officer (Local) 2 February 2015

Big Lottery Fund - Mission “The Big Lottery Fund is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and to the lives of people most in need”

Healthier and more active people and communities Outcomes funder What we want to achieve with our funding You must be able to demonstrate how your project meets at least one of our four programme outcomes Outcome 1 People having better chances in life, with better access to training and development to improve their life skills Outcome 2 Stronger communities, with more active citizens, working together to tackle their problems Outcome 3 Improved rural and urban environments, which communities are better able to access and enjoy Outcome 4 Healthier and more active people and communities

Awards for All Grants of £300 - £10,000 (no more than £10,000 in any 12 month period) 12 months to spend grant Community and voluntary groups, schools, health bodies and parish / town councils Apply 4 months before project starts Very high success rate!

Some recent successes in Worthing and Adur Wolfram Syndrome UK: £4,981 Mew Harmonie: £9,900 Oak Grove College: £9,400 Abbeyfield Ferring Society Limited: £9,300 Esteem: £9,920 Holmbush Primary School: £10,000 Parents for Autism: £4,305 Adur Community Leisure Limited: £8,050

1-5 years funding Two stage application process: Revenue grants £10,000+ Smaller capital grants £10,000 - £100,000 Three stage application process for large capital projects (£100,000 +) Call us before you apply

Supporting community-led enterprises and kick starting community action across England Initial grants programme for existing community businesses already making a difference. Community Enterprise Checker: www.communityenter prisechecker.org.uk www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/powertochange

Getting funding and planning successful projects

Webinars For All Awards for All: 3-4pm every Thursday Evidencing Need*: 2-3pm every other Tuesday Understanding Outcomes*: 2-3pm every other Tuesday * aimed at those applying to Reaching Communities Webinars are interactive seminars run over the internet. This training provides an opportunity to learn in a place that suits you without the expense and time of travel. It will give you support and guidance on applying for funding and top tips to presenting your project. You can ask questions throughout the presentation through a live chat panel. To book your place, email: general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk or call the Big Advice Team on 08454 10 20 30

Where to find out more www.biglotteryfund.org.uk www.bigblog.org.uk Themed twitter accounts: @BIGFirstYears @BiglfYoungLives @BiglfCommunity @BiglfSuppAdults @BiglfOlderPeop @BigLotteryFund     Big Advice Line: 0845 4 10 20 30 Text Relay: 18001 plus 0845 4 10 20 30 Email: general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk