Kuldip Kaur Kang Funding Officer - Local Reaching Communities: Stage One

Who we are... The largest Lottery distributor Our mission is to bring real improvements to communities and to the lives of people most in need. Outcomes focused funder Voluntary and Community Sector focus

Outcomes  People have better chances in life – with better access to training and development to improve their life skills  Stronger Communities – with more active citizens working together to tackle their problems  Improved rural and urban environments – which communities are better able to access and enjoy  Healthier and more active people and communities

Grants from £10K and no upper limit Revenue and capital costs (of up to £100K instead of £50K) Up to five years funding No total project costs Associated organisational costs - principle of full cost recovery Existing projects as well as new Stage One and Stage Two No longer a separate application form for smaller projects Reaching Communities strand

Grants from £100K and no upper limit Up to five years funding Can now fund revenue costs, up to five years including the period of building work (used to be limited to £15K for launch costs) No total project costs Associated organisational costs - principle of full cost recovery Existing projects as well as new Stage One, Stage Two and Stage Three If a project is based close to an eligible area we may consider making an exception (exceptions process on website) Reaching Communities buildings strand

Changes Taking a more proportionate approach to assessment based on the size and complexity of project The Stage One form now asks more about the difference a project will make, and how, and an evaluation of existing work (where applicable) because this gives us a better idea of the nature of the project. Fewer invitations to submit Stage Two applications Must speak to us if: - applying for over £500K - applying for a RC capital project over £100K - project previously funded by the Big Lottery Fund

Application process-summary Come up with an good ideaSend a Stage One application BIG will let you know approximately within 6 weeks whether you might get a grant and send out a Stage Two application form Plan the project Submit a completed application form within 4 months Case by case approach to assessing applications. We will inform you of the estimated time it will take us to make a decision

A recent grant Sandwell Young Carers £239,600 This project aims to identify and support children and young people aged 5-18 years of age whose health, education and social lives are adversely affected as a direct result of caring for a family member who may be experiencing mental ill health, suffering from a disability or other debilitating condition.

The essence of a successful bid?

1. Establish the need for your project

Big Lottery Fund’s mission statement: ‘To bring real improvements to communities and to the lives of people most in need’ What difficulties do people in the community face? Why do they face these difficulties? How these needs can be addressed? Why we need need!

What sources can you use to evidence need? (10 minutes)

2. Are there similar projects ?

3. How are you involving beneficiaries?

Getting People Involved (10 minutes)

4. What outcome?

Outcomes … So what? All the changes and effects that will actually happen as a result of your project/work Must be clear, specific and realistic… Who – people or organisations who will benefit How – should relate to change or difference What – what will the change/difference be? Young People Lone Parents People with mental health difficulties Improve Decrease Reduce Expand Confidence Skills Relationships Isolation

Writing Outcomes For example: Young people have increased access to physical activity – so what? Young people have increased access to physical activity leading to increased health and well-being Write between 2 and 4 outcomes Make sure your outcomes link logically to the need you have identified and evidenced Are they achievable through your activities?

5. Is there a link between the outcomes and activities?

Outcomes The difference you intend to make for your beneficiaries Aim The overall aim of their project Activities What those working on your project will actually do, week by week.

75 years old, lives alone with no family nearby, sits at home isolated from peers, feels depressed and has poor health

Our aim is to: To improve older people’s mental health by reducing social isolation and improve physical wellbeing by promoting involvement in the local community

Programme outcomes: Feels less isolated Increased independence Improved physical and mental health IT training (games, surfing, music) 75 years old, lives alone with no family nearby, sits at home isolated from peers, feels depressed and has poor health

Activities: Monthly social outings with peers Weekly trips to shops/post office Weekly trips to leisure centre ‘Silver Surfers’ sessions and bingo Programme outcomes: Feels less isolated Increased independence Improved physical and mental health IT training (games, surfing, music) 75 years old, lives alone with no family nearby, sits at home isolated from peers, feels depressed and has poor health

Activities: Monthly social outings with peers Weekly trips to shops/post office Weekly trips to leisure centre ‘Silver Surfers’ sessions and bingo Programme outcomes: Feels less isolated Increased independence Improved physical and mental health IT training (games, surfing, music) 75 years old, lives alone with no family nearby, sits at home isolated from peers, feels depressed and has poor health To improve older people’s mental health by reducing social isolation and improve physical wellbeing by promoting involvement in the local community

Activity – Outcomes Planning (20 minutes) In 2 groups, consider the scenario given to your group and agree: a project aim 2- 4 outcomes activities Identify one person to feedback.

Further information BIG Advice Line

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