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

2. 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”

3. 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

4. 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!

5. 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

6. 1-5 years funding
Two stage application process:
Revenue grants £10,000+
Smaller capital grants £10, £100,000
Three stage application process for large capital projects (£100,000 +)
Call us before you apply

7. 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: prisechecker.org.uk

8. Getting funding and planning successful projects

9. 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, or call the Big Advice Team on

10. Where to find out more www.biglotteryfund.org.uk www.bigblog.org.uk
Themed twitter accounts:
Big Advice Line:
Text Relay: 18001 plus