Big Lottery Fund

Paula Torres-Silva

paula.torres-silva@biglotteryfund.org.uk25 July 2014

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:

Retailer 5%

Treasury 12%

Good Causes 28%

Camelot 5%

Prizes 50%

Big Lottery Fund outcomes• People having better chances in life, with better

access to training and development to improve their life skills

• Stronger communities, with more active citizens, working together to tackle their problems

• Improved rural and urban environments, which communities are better able to access and enjoy

• Healthier and more active people and communities

What are we looking for?

• Evidence the need for your project

• The issues your beneficiaries face

• What evidence is there to prove the issues exist

• Involve your beneficiaries at every stage

• Activities must address the need & lead to your outcomes, and contribute to programme outcomes

• Have a clear and realistic budget.

• Make a difference!

Awards for All

Eligibility – the applicant

• At least 3 unrelated people on your governing body

• A UK bank account in the name of your organisation with at least two unrelated signatories

• voluntary and community organisation, school, parish or town council, health body

Eligibility – the project• £300 - £10,000• 12 months to spend grant• Up to £10,000 in any 12 month period• New activity and projects• Repeat and regular activities –

If income less than £30,000 in last financial year• Not for running costs i.e. ongoing organisation costs

Eligibility – the application

• Send BIG an application at least four months before your project is planned to start

• There are no deadlines, apply when you like

• Simple application form

• Answer the questions!

Reaching Communities

Reaching Communities •Revenue, Capital or a mixture

•Two stage application process (three for large capital/buildings projects)

•Stage one•Stage two

•Outcomes focussed

Reaching Communities • Grants for revenue projects from £10,000 - including up to £100,000 capital

• Buildings strand grants from £100,000 - Projects needs to check postcode for

eligibility

• No total project cost limit

• You can apply for between 1-5 years funding

• Fewer restrictions than Awards for All

Reaching CommunitiesYou must contact us if:

• You are applying for land and buildings projects.

• A project request of more than £500,000.

• If you have been previously funded by BIG and want to continue your project.

Where to get help

Website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk

Funding - ‘Funding Guidance’

BIG Advice Team: 0845 4 10 20 30

Any questions?