Big Lottery Fund Update Moray Fundraising Seminar 1 April 2010 Craig Mullen – Outreach Officer

1. Big Lottery Fund UpdateMoray Fundraising Seminar1 April 2010Craig Mullen – Outreach Officer

2. What we’re covering • BIG new programmes • Awards for All • 2014 Communities • The People’s Millions • Case studies • Questions

3. Consultation between Nov 2008 and March 2009 • Strategic Framework, ‘What you told us’ and Scottish policy directions published - June 09 • Develop new portfolio (building on IiC) including an in-depth year 3 review - September 09 • Opening new portfolio – end of June 2010

4. Key findings • IiC works and is generally supported but aspects need revised • Support for front-end support of applicants • Post grant support, particularly around sustainability • People want us to complement but not be driven by Government • SOAs and Community Plans one of many useful tools

5. New programmes • £400 million to invest in Scotland between 2010 and 2015 • £100 million more than anticipated • £50 of this already allocated to separate funding stream targeted at supporting young people leaving care and older people with dementia (and their carers)

6. New programmes • Primary focus on tackling need and addressing inequalities • 3 investment areas with more sharply defined focus and outcomes • Clearer about what we will or will not fund earlier in the process

7. Process • Will be a two stage application process • Outline Proposal Form replaced with Stage One application form • Fewer projects will get to stage 2 than before • Development support available to some but not all applicants – general support still available

8. Timescales • Launch of new programme at end of June 2010 • Investing in Ideas will also relaunch • Quicker turnaround times for applications • Other investment also being planned

9. Investing in Ideas • Investing in Ideas continues • Should still fit with outcomes of investing in communities • Up to £10k to test and develop ideas • business planning, consultation, pilot projects, • feasibility studies, technical reports, scheme design • committee training, professional advice • Time to carry out preparatory work before launch of new programmes

10. The most popular Lottery funding programme • Partnership approach between distributors • BIG can fund sports and arts projects if there is wider community benefit • Funds one off (not ongoing) costs between £500 and £10,000 • Application form can be completed online and emailed via website

11. What it is… £500 to £10,000 12 months to spend money Quick turnaround 6 weeks Priority small groups Simple form & process No closing date

12. What’s changed… Heritage Lottery Fund withdrawal Outcomes, priorities & need Simple process and new form Email form direct No supporting info or signatures upfront No referee required

13. Who can apply? • Voluntary and community organisations • Community councils • Statutory bodies such as schools or the local authority Constitution Accounts Bank statement

14. Who can’t apply • Profit making organisations • Individuals • Organisations outwith the UK • Clubs which involve a dangerous sport who are not • affiliated to the relevant governing body

15. What can we fund? • Equipment • Building costs • Venue hire • Transport costs • Publicity materials • Team kit • Sessional worker fees

16. What can’t we fund? • Contingency costs • Rent • Salaries • Loan payments • Costs already incurred • Religious activities • Used vehicles

17. Application process I’d like to apply so I should read the guidance notes!

18. Awards for All outcomes Better chances in life Safer and stronger Better sustainable services & environments Healthier communities

19. Priorities (not exclusive!!!) • Older people and their carers • Disadvantaged areas (based on SIMD) • Small towns with population of 3000 to 10000 • Areas we would like to see receive more funding • Black minority ethnic groups • Disabled people and their carers • LGBT groups

20. Need The need for the project is clearly shown. What we will look for… Little/none No description or reason. Sufficient Description of need and how group plans to meet it. Strong Description and evidence.

21. Application process My project fits at least one outcome so I will apply I’d like to apply so I should read the guidance notes!

22. Application process I’d like to apply so I should read the guidance notes! My project fits at least one outcome so I will apply I’ve sent my form in to be assessed

23. Assessment process We will confirm receipt of your form and assess your application

24. Assessment process We will confirm receipt of your form and assess your application We will tell you our decision within 6 weeks

25. Scoring criteria • Needfor the project is clearly shown • A wide range of beneficiaries will be involved • The project will achieve the programme outcomes • The project meets the programme priorities • The applicant has no prior funding from A4A • The applicant is a small local community group • The total cost of the project is small • The project promotes community involvement

26. Assessment process We will confirm receipt of your form and assess your application We will tell you our decision within 6 weeks Our application was unsuccessful but I can reapply for a different project

27. Assessment process We will confirm receipt of your form and assess your application We will tell you our decision within 6 weeks Our application was successful! Now I need to send in…

28. Offer process Constitution Accounts Bank statement 20 working days to send these in! Letter (schools/public bodies) Bank form

29. Offer process We will check your documents and send you a letter confirming your award

30. Offer process We will check your documents and send you letter confirming your award Your project can start!

31. Top tips & things to avoid! • Schools asking for things during curriculum time • Questions not being completed • Requesting over £10,000 • Figures not adding up • Not sending in correct supporting documents • Referee now not required

32. Group The Elgin Bowling Club Amount awarded £10,000 Project Summary This group will modernise their old clubhouse to provide a warm, sociable environment for indoor bowling during winter months. The grant will pay for ceiling insulation, cavity wall insulation, replacement heating system, costs to level/recover clubhouse floor, updated clubhouse electrics, redecoration and new curtains.

33. Group Arradoul WRI Amount awarded £10,000 Project Summary This group will refurbish its main hall to provide a better environment for current users and encourage new people to come forward. This grant fwill contribute to professional fees, insulation, plasterboard, woodwork, heaters, lights, paint, varnish and blinds.

34. Group 2526 Squadron Air Training Corps Lossiemouth Amount awarded £3,943 Project Summary The group will replace their existing IT and audio visual equipment which will improve the quality of teaching for the young people. This grant for will fund 2 laptops, 3 PCs, a TV, a video projector, a screen and a router.

35. How to apply Get a form and guidance notes at www.awardsforall.org.uk/scotlandor 0845 600 2040 Email: scotlandapplications@awardsforall.org.uk Post: Awards for All applications 4th Floor, 1 Atlantic Quay 1 Robertson Street Glasgow, G2 8JB

36. Grants between £300 to £1,000 (£500k in first year) • Overall aim:want to see more people taking part and more volunteers in sport • Outcomes • More people take part in sport or physical activity. • More people volunteer in sport or physical activity. • More people and communities are brought together through taking part or volunteering in sport or physical activity.

37. Priorities (not exclusive) • low participation groups such as women & girls, people who are disabled, people over 50 years of age, people under 25 years of age and people from black and minority ethnic communities • Similar eligibility and turnaround to Awards for All • We will only offer grants to voluntary and community sector organisations, community councils and schools

38. £300 to £1000 Total project cost less than £2000 6 month grant Email your application form Decision in 3 weeks! Short form – only 8 pages!

39. What we’ll fund... Coaching costs Taster sessions Venue hire Promotion & advertising Volunteer expenses Sports kit

40. Group Buckie RFC Amount awarded £928 Project Summary This group provide community rugby to children and adults from the surrounding area. This grant is for rugby balls, rucking shields, tackling bags and first aid equipment.

41. Group SportMoray Amount awarded £1,000 Project Summary This group provide a co-ordinating role in the development and promotion of sport in Moray. This grant will fund facility hire, refreshments, tutor fees, materials, promotion and marketing.

42. The People’s Millions – 2010 programme • Launched for 2010 on 10 March • 6th year - 388 projects totalling £22m funded so far • Awards of between £20,000 - £50,000 in each ITV/stv regional news area – regions have been restructured • Up to 5 awards in each of the 15 regions - £3.8m • Short listed projects up for public vote on ITV/stv in late November • Winners announced on ITV/stv regional news

43. What will we fund? Overall aim: Projects that make communities a better place to live by improving their environment, or provide opportunities or facilities for enjoying the local environment ‘Environment’ can mean buildings, amenities, public and green spaces as well as the natural environment.

44. What will we fund? • Projects have to meet one of two themes: • Providing opportunities for people to enjoy their local area, whether indoors or out • Improving local facilities for all to enjoy

45. What can we fund? • Maximum grant size £50,000 – minimum size £20,000 (including VAT) • Maximum project size £100,000 (including VAT) • Projects to be started by March 2011 and completed by December 2011

46. Key dates • Submit your form by 12 noon on Friday 14 May2010 • Initial shortlist drawn up in August • September/October – visits and assessments and Media Training for applicants. Final Shortlist announced • Week beginning 22 November – shortlisted projects televised for public vote • Winners announced day after vote plus bonus award in each region • For more info and entry form visit www.peoplesmillions.org.uk

47. A case study • Elgin Amateur Athletic Club • ITV Region STV (North) • Amount Granted £50,000 (2009) • This project will upgrade the facilities of Elgin Amateur Athletic Club to bring it up to the standard of an athletics stadium and address current issues around health and safety. It will encourage new members and improve the health and fitness of those in the area by providing better and safer opportunities to take part in a variety of sporting activities.

48. Questions