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About Big Lottery Fund. Largest Distributor of Good Causes funds from the National Lottery Purposes - Health, Education, Environment & Charitable Purposes Focus on those most in need
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About Big Lottery Fund Largest Distributor of Good Causes funds from the National Lottery Purposes - Health, Education, Environment & Charitable Purposes Focus on those most in need Wide range of funding programmes including Young People’s Fund, Community Assets, Wellbeing, Heroes Return, Village SOS and more...
Village SOS Funding • Key facts • Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 • For enterprising projects • In rural areas, villages and towns with a population of up to 3,000 people • For revenue and capital items • New projects, not for existing activities • Grant to be spent within 12 months of receiving it
Micro Brewery Local food and catering Village Shops and post offices Community Transport Community run business hubs Recycling projects Enterprising projects from round one Events and Festivals Cafe Bakery Broadband internet Projects to enhance income from tourism Renewable energy Commercial training courses Walking and cycling trails
Deadlines • by 2pm on Thursday 31 May 2012 • by 2pm on Thursday 26 July 2012 • by 2pm on Thursday 12 September 2012
Next steps and questions • Sign up to www.villagesos.org.uk • Advice line 0845 434 9123 • Any questions?