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Civil Society in Action: Big Local Trust (BLT) NW Ipswich

Learn about the Big Local Trust program in NW Ipswich, funded by the Big Lottery Fund. Discover how residents can benefit from the £1 million funding over the next 10 years and get involved in shaping the neighborhood's future.

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Civil Society in Action: Big Local Trust (BLT) NW Ipswich

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  1. Civil Society in Action:Big Local Trust (BLT)NW Ipswich Leah Douglas, Big Local Trust Officer, ICVS 22nd November 2011

  2. What is Big Local Trust? • National programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund • Programme Management: Community Development Foundation (CDF) • £200 Million Funding Pot • 50 schemes identified initially, based upon ‘Cold Spots’ • A further 100 – 150 schemes to follow, over 2/3 funding rounds • 4 in the East of England: • Ramsey, Huntingdonshire • Bedford, Bedfordshire • Hertsmere, Hertfordshire

  3. What’s in it for Us? • £1 Million over the next 10 years - GUARANTEED! • One lump sum or £100,000 per year for 10 years • Only for NW Ipswich (Whitton, Whitehouse and Castle Hill) • Residents involvement is key • Emphasis on legacy and sustainability

  4. What can the funding be used for?

  5. What can the funding be used for? ANYTHING!

  6. Stage 1 – Publicity & Promotion • 1st Stage April – Sept 2011 • Aim: to raise awareness of BLT funding: • Events and workshops • Newsletters • Local media • Schools & Faith Groups • VCS organisations and partners • ‘Big Ideas’ Campaign • Recruitment of ‘Community Stars’

  7. Stage 2 – To Develop a Neighbourhood Community Plan (NCP) No Plan, No Money! Identify the priorities for NW Ipswich Consultation with the wider Community to agree NCP A further £30,ooo secured from funders to deliver Stage 2 Timescale – October 2011 – June 2012

  8. Stage 2 – My role • Community Catalyst • I don’t hold the purse strings! • To tell residents about what we know already: • Data – Census, stats • Anecdotal evidence • Local intelligence • To provide support and guidance • To sign post to other services – organisational devt • To develop new skills and build local confidence • To inspire to think BIG!

  9. Developing Our Stars • 23 local residents, Community Stars, recruited to form a Peoples Panel • Task: • To help set priorities for the area, working with other Key Stakeholders and Partners • To decide governance arrangements (funding limits, match funding requirements, frequency, etc) • To agree application process and timescales in advance • To be the ‘Decision Makers’ for the project

  10. Developing Our Stars • Training: • Roles and Responsibilities • Meeting Skills • Understanding the Jargon • The Big Picture • The Role of Councillors & Political Awareness • Project Appraisal • Crowd Wise • Public Speaking • Leadership and Facilitation • Local Planning and Development Framework

  11. 3 Shining Stars • Ron Impey • Danielle Jackaman • Jim Startup

  12. Ron Impey • Skills to contribute • Feeling that the area needs some attention • Interest in the culture and heritage of the area • Wise use of the money

  13. Danielle Jackaman • An exciting opportunity to make a difference • Nothing happening • A better future for our children • We have the potential to be so much more

  14. Jim Startup • Whitehouse resident since 1947 • Many changes • Loss of wooded area • Loss of youth clubs • Lots more buildings • Development not user friendly • Knowledge of area

  15. Other Activities..... Stars & Stakeholders Visioning/Networking Event 6th December 2011 Exchange Visits x 2 Big Ideas - The Movie working with UCS Community Chest for grants up to £300 Mini Participatory Budgeting Event

  16. Stage 3 – The Big Money Following approval of the NCP, to ‘go live’ with the application process To ‘commission’ projects where suitable applications are not forthcoming To reflect and review the process after the first year of operation Ultimately, to fulfil the aims of the NCP

  17. My contact details: Leah Douglas Big Local Trust Officer M: 07976 565329 E: leah.douglas@ipswich-cvs.org.uk

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