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StreetGames - Developing doorstep with deprived communities. Large Grants. THE BUSINESS PLAN KEY COMPONENTS. Large Grants. . EVIDENCE OF NEED 1. Publicly available evidence Government statistics (e.g. indices of deprivation, census figures)
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Large Grants THE BUSINESS PLAN KEY COMPONENTS
Large Grants • . EVIDENCE OF NEED • 1. Publicly available evidence • Government statistics (e.g. indices of deprivation, census figures) • Public agency statistics (eg Bham City Council, Aston Pride) • Other agencies research (eg Rowntree Foundation, BVSC) • 2. Your research/assessment of need (THE DEMAND) • Collected through: • Meetings ( of users, agencies, general community) • Events (eg ‘Planning For Real) • Surveys/Questionnaires • Waiting Lists • 3. Your research/assessment of provision in your area (THE SUPPLY) • Who?, what?, where? • Clarify gaps in service provision of identified needs
Large Grants • BUILDING ISSUES ???
Large Grants • Example of Assessment Criteria – Lottery Funds • Is the organisation well managed and financially sound • Does the project have clear objectives, clear targets (inputs, outputs, outcomes). • Will the targets be carefully monitored and evaluated • Is the project budget accurate and reasonable? Are there realistic income projections? • Is there a clearly defined need from our target groups? • Does the organisation and project reflect the diversity of the area? • Are beneficiaries involved in the decision making? • Does the project meet one or more of our regional funding priorities? • LARGE GRANT TIPS
Large Grants • AVOID COMMON MISTAKES!! • Not reading the questions on the application form properly and the associated guidance. • Not sending in the required documents • Relevant forms/documents not signed and dated • Lack of evidence for the project • Budget over estimated or under estimated • Project does not involve local people/anticipated beneficiaries in the project design and delivery • .
Large Grants MAIN SOURCES OF LARGE GRANTS PUBLIC SECTOR • CHARITABLE SECTOR • SPONORSHIP USE GRANTFINDER !!!