REACHING COMMUNITIES BUILDINGS

Ann Harris16 July 2014

What we are about is...

“Bringing real improvements to communities and

people most in need.”

Programme Outcomes

1. People having better chances in life with better access to training and development to improve their life skills.

2. Stronger communities with more active citizens working together to tackle their problems.

3. Improve rural and urban environments which communities are better able to access and enjoy.

4. Healthier and more active people and communities.

Reaching Communities buildings – summary

•£100,000 + capital (plus revenue to launch project and deliver activities)

•Up to 5 years funding

•Multi-purpose buildings

• Eligible areas (check website)

•Mainly refurbishment and alterations

•Development Grant available

•3 stage application process

Who can apply?

• Building located in eligible area (LSOA)

• VCS organisation/registered charity

• Community Interest Company

• Town or Parish Council

• Not for profit organisation

• Social enterprise

• Freehold/leasehold interest

• Post asset transfer NOT before

Three application stages

STAGE ONE – need and difference

STAGE TWO – how the project will be run

STAGE THREE – business plan and capital delivery plan

TIMESCALES – allow circa 18 months

We are interested in....

What will to fund......

•Community Hubs

•Places that bring people together

•Multi use buildings where a range of activities take place

Involving beneficiaries

•existing

•other potential beneficiaries and hard to reach

•design and management of project

Remember these key points• Focus on the people and their needs not the

building

• Be aware of the commitment – time/legal etc – circa 18 month process

• Read the guidance

• Read the guidance again!

• Talk to us before you apply

Help and advice

•Big Advice Team – 08454 10 20 30

•Local CVS

•www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

•‘Reaching Communities Buildings Guidance Notes’

•‘Getting Funding and Planning Successful Projects’

•‘ Designing and running a community building’