1. North York Moors Coast and Hills LEADER Presentation by Mike Horrocks

2. Programme (Tea and Coffee will be available from the start) 2.00pmWelcome 2.05pmFeedback from the Executive Group – Programme Progress 2.20pmHow to apply to LEADER – the process 2.50pmCommunicating the process 3.00pmWorkshops – The Project Idea Form 4.00pmFeedback summary from workshops 4.30pmClose/discussion

3. North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Feedback from the Executive Group: Programme Progress

4. North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER How to apply to LEADER: the process

5. North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER 1.Speak to Amy or Mike 2.Complete & submit Project Idea Form 3.Desk analysis by programme staff results in ‘Yes’, ‘No’ or ‘Yes, but..’ 4.Submit Full Application

6. North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Eligibility criteria: Does it fit with 1 or more of the 12 key areas? Can we cover the types of costs? Is the applicant suitable? Checked by Mike & Amy through initial contact and Project Idea Form If eligible then a Full Application can be submitted (with guidance from Mike & Amy)

7. North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Appraisal Appraisal by Secretariat covers: – Applicant details – Project detail – Financial detail – Outputs of project – Forward strategy Results go to LAG Executive to help them decide If approved then Yorkshire Forward carry out a ‘light touch’ investment appraisal Offer letter issued!

8. North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Timescales: Project Idea Forms – aiming for average of 2 week turnaround Full application forms – aiming for 1-2 months average decision time depending on volume of projects Yorkshire Forward investment appraisal – 1-2 weeks after LAG Executive Group decision

9. North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Communicating the process

10. North York Moors, Coast and Hills LEADER Use FAQ information sheet Applying is easier than you think! Refer to Mike and Amy Mention the website – www.moorscoastandhills.org.uk Contact details: Amy Thomas Email a.thomas@northyorkmoors-npa.gov.uk LEADER Programme Officer Tel: 01439 770657 North York Moors National Park Authority The Old Vicarage Bondgate Helmsley North Yorkshire YO62 5BP

11. North York Moors Coast and Hills LEADER Presentation by Mike Horrocks