Big Lottery Fund. Torridge Communities Taking the Lead. Jenny Fish Funding Officer Local October

BLF17_37 Big Lottery Fund Torridge Communities Taking the Lead Jenny Fish Funding Officer Local October 2017 www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

About today What I ll cover: The Big Lottery Fund working locally Approach to grant making Connector and Catalyst The impact of our funding 2

Where does our money come from? Biggest distributor of lottery good cause money Distribute funds through a range of programmes When you spend a pound on the lottery: Treasury 12% Retailer 5% Good Causes 28% 40% - Big Lottery Fund 20% - Arts Council England 20% - Heritage Lottery Fund 20% - Sport England Camelot 5% Prizes 50% 3

Our vision: People in the lead Our approach will focus on the skills, assets and energy that people can draw upon and the potential in their ideas. We believe strong, vibrant communities are built and renewed by the people living in them. Communities come in all shapes and sizes, and National Lottery funding is there for everyone. We focus on supporting charities, community groups and people with great ideas, local or national, large or small, which will create opportunities for people to improve their lives. 4

Working Locally Closer to communities across the region Working flexibly by simplifying and improving our support and funding. Building partnerships with: - Other Funders - Voluntary and Community Organisations - Individuals Team of 4 increasing to 13 staff deployed across the South West 5

Our funding priorities Will your activities enable people and communities to take the lead? STARTING FROM STRENGTHS STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS SHARED AND SUSTAINABLE PLACES AND SPACES EARLY ACTION 6

Open Programmes National Lottery Awards for All 300-10,000 8 weeks for a decision, but leave 4 months until project starts open to constituted groups with a bank account in the same name Parish & Town Councils can apply Changes to what your grant income can pay for Reaching Communities 10,000+ (max 500k) 2 stages, up to 12 months Eligibiity same as NL A4A but includes all LAs In transition. 7

Key Differences National Lottery Awards for All grants can pay for: Staff Costs Running Costs Capital Projects inc. VAT of over 25k Reaching Communities: Conversational approach More local decision making Working at the pace of the applicant Priorities: Smaller requests Never accessed our funding before Increasing diversity of communities People led 8

Ideas that make a Difference People within your community (particularly those who benefit from your activities) are involved in the planning, delivery and running of the activities. Activity which shows a positive difference to the people within your community and is evidence based A clearly defined need that matters to people and fills a gap in provision. Demonstrates why you are best placed to deliver change and the quality of your links within your community. Clearly aligned to our funding priorities that tap into the skills and talents that exist in Torbay 9

Making the connection - Torridge You tell us: The work being done to support people in your community How your proposal fills a gap in service(s)? Your place in the jigsaw locally How your proposal support local priorities? The Fund will support by: Sharing the impact of the investments we have made in your local area Sharing intelligence with others to assist in a collective understanding of what is taking place in a local area Convening and supporting activities that bring people in communities together 10

Find someone you don t know and spend the next 10 minutes: - Reflecting on the issues flagged as important for people living in Torridge - Sharing your work and interest in the District - Agreeing issues that are still relevant and identify anything that is missing 11

Support and guidance available Our website www.biglotteryfund.org.uk Programme Guidance Notes and Application form Strategic Framework www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/about-big/strategic-framework Big Advice Line: 0345 4 10 20 30 Email enquiries: general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk Webinars - Reaching Communities every Tuesday at 2 pm - National Lottery Awards for All every Thursday at 3pm 12

The Open Door 13

The Open Door! 18 years old, mental health issues, sits at home isolated from peers, lacks confidence, low self esteem, dropped out of education/training. Activities: Drop in/coffee and chat Accompanied walks to shops Hill walking IT training (games, surfing, music) Expert speakers The Difference You Make: Feels less isolated Increase in confidence Links to Increased self esteem Increased skills Increased understanding Programme Priorities: Stronger relationships Early Action Parents and carers