Hertfordshire Secondary Schools PE Conference Funding Workshop September 18 th 2017
Overview of session Rationale for funding sport Funding sources/themes Sport England priorities Golden rules for grant aid applicants Insight into the mindset of funders Current funding streams Funding jargon buster!
KEY MESSAGES Multi funding streams Some easy wins but VERYcompetitive Do your homework Engage with the language Use the available tools Understand funders objectives Your ability to deliver on key agendas Partnership Seek help with applications Persevere!
Section 106 Funding Commitment to community use Community links Need for creative approach! Link to LA Facilities Strategy Match funding Funding for Schools
Themes Big Agendas Sport for social good Health Physical Activity Stronger communities - inclusion Safer neighbourhoods Education & Training Volunteering Environment Inter generational Hard to reach groups - inequality
Capital v Revenue Funding Capital Bricks and mortar Large items of equipment 10k Revenue Day to day running costs
Sources of funding Local County/Regional National European
Local Funding Parish/Town Councils District and Borough Councils Grant Aid/Section 106/CIL Community Sports Networks (CSNs) Local Trust Funds Letchworth GC Heritage Foundation Old Albanian 948 Sport Foundation Hatfield Community Sports Fund Local branches of national chains Landfill site operators Herts Community Foundation Local Council for Voluntary Services (CVS)
LOCAL AUTHORITY FUNDING Community Grants (Most councils) Revenue & Capital grants from 500 to 10,000 Equipment, qualifications and venue hire Councillor Revenue Grants (Some Councils) 250 for councillors to grant to worthwhile cause Young Athlete Grants (Most councils) Funding for travel, coaching or qualifications Coaching/Officials bursaries (Few councils) 50% of course costs Contact: your local authority website
COMMUNITY SPORT NETWORKS Coaching Bursary Schemes Active Broxbourne, Active Watford, Sport North Herts Club Development Grants Up to 500 for local projects: Welwyn Hatfield, Active East Herts, St Albans
HERTS COUNTY COUNCILLOR LOCALITY BUDGET 76 County Councillors have 10,000 to grant to community groups in their wards Amount allocated to individual projects varies Sport has not obtained its fair share of grants Less than 15% granted to sport Apply to more than one councillor Available until end March 2018. Further money in 2018/19 Full details available & application form from www.hertsdirect.org/localitybudget
HERTS TALENTED ATHLETES PROGRAMME Talented athlete scheme for 13-18 year olds Athletes at Regional/National squad level Includes strength & conditioning, physiotherapy, nutrition and sport psychology support Scheme supported by University of Herts, Herts Sports Partnership, and Lea Valley Regional Park Authority Full details at: www.hertssportsvillage.co.uk/hertstalentedathletes/
AWARDS FOR ALL Lottery funded programme 300-10,000 for projects to improve your community not sport specific Funds training: Coach& Officials awards needed as part of club development plan Disability & difficult to reach groups focus Funds to be spent in 12 months Contacts: www.awardsforall.org.uk/england/index.html
Sport England - Mantra Insight Why? Quality Impact So what?
SE Small Grants Programme Minimum 300, maximum 10,000 Revenue and small capital expenditure Online application process open to clubs, voluntary organisations, local authorities and schools Sport England recognised sport Must show need and meet grow & sustain objectives 12 month programme 3 month turnaround period Simple monitoring at end of project www.sportengland.org/funding.aspx
Small Grants - YES Non personal equipment Coaching costs Coach development costs Transport Venue / facility hire Non recoverable VAT Volunteer expenses Maximum of 10,000 per organisation/year
Small Grants - NO Projects that involve building or refurbishment Projects that require planning permission General running costs School curriculum activity Vehicles No guaranteed delivery within 12 months Projects that have received other SE grants Projects unable to deliver on SE objectives
SE Assessment of bids Cost Need Benefit Risk Value to Sport England
Assessment of COST Can the budget deliver the project? Evidence Are there low priority elements? Can the budget deliver against SE design guidance? Value for money What % is the award request of the total project costs? Cost per participant - award & total? Is all the partnership funding : Eligible Secured Form cash, in-kind, loan Sustainable business plan? Continuation once SE funding stops building security? VAT payable is it being claimed? Cost over runs how will this be covered?
Assessment of NEED Strategic support LAs/NGBs/Health etc Local support NGBs, users and potential users Active People/Market Segmentation latent demand Has need influenced the project design? Can it deliver identified NGB priorities? Has the applicant clearly demonstrated the need for SE funding? Has the applicant provided evidence of funding and numbers?
Assessment of BENEFIT Will the project deliver SE objectives? Will the project deliver long term opportunities? Does the project deliver for key target groups? Does the project deliver against other headline objectives e.g. 16+ drop off? Is the project innovative? Can it be easily replicated if successful? Are there any low priority elements? What are the numbers? Participants/throughput/retained
Assessment of RISK Applicant - eligible Applicant track record Risk plan submitted? Mitigation? Timeline realistic for proposal and meet programme deadlines? Resources Human experience and time Resources Financial are they in place, if not what is the timeline and risk? Resources Budget is it realistic? Site ownership, planning, planning conditions value and costs? RISK MANAGEMENT not RISK ELIMINATION
SE want applications to... Meet identified need end user involved Deliver SE objectives Clearly identify outputs/outcomes Show that applicants have read and correctly interpreted the prospectus Demonstrate interface with SE and have LISTENED! Clearly demonstrate deliverability time/cost/ability Have the right budget for the right project Evidence long term sustainability benefit after the investment Be complete
From which they can... learn and replicate assist NGBs deliver sport turn theory in to practice demonstrate that sport is the driver involve partnership/multi sport have clear timelines have clear funding plans have a clear delivery plan/programme Its an investment not a gift Jennie Price CEO Sport England
SE actually gets... Ineligible applicants Wants not need Value to applicant not SE No clear outputs / outcomes People who do not engage People who do not take on board advice / listen SE s own strategies reworded - not local solutions Projects to meet a budget not a budget to meet the project Unsustainable schemes Young people only Activity not sport Single applicant/sport No NGB engagement Weak funding plans Limited programme/activity plans Poorly evidenced time plans Incomplete applications
Sport s England Community Asset Fund Improve and protect existing sports facilities that support the needs of local communities Invest in new and different places that meet the needs of local communities, which include Sport England s target audiences e.g. under-represented groups such as women, older people, disabled people and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds Ensure their capital investment reaches organisations who have not accessed their funding before Create a more resilient, sustainable, less grant dependent sport sector
Key Facts: Value: 15 million per annum Anticipated size of bids: 1,000 to 150,000 Open all the time. There s no deadlines Shorter and more simplified application. They want to keep the information you have to provide in the first instance to a minimum. No supporting information initially. They will only ask for supporting information when they have made an in-principle decision after the assessment of your application. It s just about your project. The information they will ask for is the information you know - the details of your organisation, your project, the need for your project, beneficiaries and how you will make your project happen.
Examples of what the Community Asset Fund will fund: Organisations looking to take over an underused sports facility or one under threat of closure Organisations wanting to expand or improve the sporting experience you offer your customers e.g. looking to improve a changing room or installing new toilets, heating system or social space Responding to an emergency or unexpected event that is stopping people from being active e.g. fix a roof that s been damaged or repair an area after flood damage
Examples of what the Community Asset Fund won t fund: Revenue-only projects Routine maintenance and repairs resulting from wear and tear Children s playgrounds and play equipment Projects intended for private gain Retrospective funding Projects they ve funded in the past Football only projects Small-scale cricket projects - Pitch covers, Kitchen and social area, Energy/water consumption and flood defence measures.
Sport England expect their typical awards; 1. Small-scale investments typically ranging from 1,000 to 15,000. These will address emergency works due to something like storm or flood damage, or something totally unexpected that is stopping people from being able to stay active right now. 2. Medium-scale investments typically ranging from between 15,000 to 50,000. These will address more substantial changes. This might be an upgrade to an existing facility or developing a new space in the community. 3. By exception, Sport England will consider larger investments ranging from 50,000 to 150,000. This will be when organisations can demonstrate a considerable impact or are targeting under-represented groups, and not previously received SE funding
Top 10 Tips when Applying for Funding 1. Be clear about your funding requirements before making an application e.g. ensure selection criteria for the funding scheme fits the aims and objectives of your project some funders don t fund certain organisations so it s important to check 2. Be aware of funding deadlines and ensure it is submitted before the deadline 3. Do not start work on your project until funding has been granted Most funding bodies do not cover retrospective funding
4. Does your organisation/project have any internal funds it can contribute some funders prefer organisations that can contribute something themselves 5. Check how big the overall funding pot is. From this information you can analyse the potential / likelihood of success 6. Once you ve found a potential fund, speak to someone from the organisation and discuss the outline of your project. Check whether this would be something they would consider 7. Read all of the guidance notes and funding criteria
8. Be clear and concise you only have a few words to get your project across to the funder. Include as much relevant information as possible, but do not write excessive amounts/waffle - First impressions last! 9. Ensure all relevant sections are completed and signed by the appropriate people and ensure the application has the correct contact details for the funder to get in touch with you and the school/project 10. Call the funder to check that they ve received it, and liaise with them where necessary, completing any extra requests promptly
There s help out there... Herts Councils for Voluntary Service: www.hertscvs.org.uk Herts Sports Partnership - Funding details in green section of www.sportinherts.org.uk Sport England Funding Helpline 08458 508508 www.sportengland.org.uk/funding.aspx Your NGB Development Officer - Herts/East Funding4Sport: www.funding4sport.co.uk
Funding 4 Sport Sports Funding Consultancy which provides a range of services to support those seeking sports funding. The F4S offer includes; Funding Advice Funding 1.1 clinics Funding Bid Writing Service Funding 4 Sport Website www.funding4sport.co.uk
Contact Information Contact: Richard Sutcliffe Email: info@funding4sport.co.uk Tel: 07580 129369
Contact Details Herts Sports Partnership Sports Performance & Development Centre, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Herts. AL10 9EU John O Callaghan j.d.ocallaghan@herts.ac.uk 01707 281009