The document provides information about applying for funding from a trust. It outlines the application process which includes pre-application research, formulating a proposal, proposal assignment and assessment, and a final decision. Key steps are researching eligibility, ensuring the proposal clearly demonstrates how it meets the fund's criteria, and being prepared to provide additional information and participate in monitoring and evaluation if awarded funding. Strong proposals are concise, tailored to the specific fund, and show impact.
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The document provides information about NobleMotion Dance's participation in the Pre-Incubator Program in 2013. The Pre-Incubator Program aims to invest in, impact, and inform the administrative capacity of arts organizations. It offers specialized support for infrastructure, financial resources, board governance, administrative systems, and staff management. The program runs for 12 months and provides management services and potential capacity funding.
2013 04 HAA Accelerator & Sustainability App Workshopjvielman
The document provides information about the Capacity Building Initiative accelerator and sustainability programs run by Hope Stone Inc. The summary is:
The application workshop overview the accelerator and sustainability programs which provide specialized investments and capacity funding to help arts organizations strengthen their infrastructure over 12-36 month partnerships. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $10,000-$20,000 depending on the phase. The application process and tips are also reviewed along with an introduction to logic models as a planning tool.
Community Wellbeing Coaches is a community interest company established in 2011 that employs coaches from local communities to support disadvantaged individuals and families in improving their health and wellbeing. The coaches receive referrals and work one-on-one or in groups to help clients set goals, develop action plans, and monitor progress over multiple sessions. Early outcomes include over 250 referrals served, 850 interventions conducted, and clients already meeting goals, with some moving into employment or volunteering.
Writing effective grant proposals for Collections projectsCollections Trust
The Collections Trust has created over £15m in successful grant proposals since 2008. In this presentation, CEO Nick Poole explores what it takes to write an effective grant proposal, what to avoid and where to look for funding.
This document discusses building positive relationships with funders. It provides tips for various stages of the funding cycle, including preparation, contacting funders, applying for funding, receiving grant awards, stewardship after receiving funding, and impact reporting. Key recommendations are to thoroughly research and understand the funder, clearly meet their criteria and funding priorities, maintain open communication throughout the process, promptly fulfill any reporting requirements, and keep funders informed of how their support is making a difference.
Salesforce Case Management with Canadian Cancer Society, Salesforce.org, and ...Heller Consulting
Case management can be used as a specific term, but in the most basic sense it simply describes a process: information comes into a system, it gets processed in some way, and then something happens as a result. This simple process can be used and extended in a variety of ways to help a nonprofit organization deliver its mission and achieve its goals. From internal help desk tickets and support issues to managing customer requests or even grant applications, case management techniques and processes can streamline interactions between constituents and staff to provide a smooth and trackable experience from beginning to end.
Join us July 26 for this in-depth webinar where we will show how the Canadian Cancer Society in Saskatchewan utilized the case management functionality of Salesforce in their multi-channels engagement center to manage calls, emails, social connections, fundraising coaching and more. We’ll also discuss how they utilized cases in their financial assistance program and to provide an effective and efficient way to manage one of the more complex and time-consuming processes in their program. The Society was able to leverage the power of cases to enable and track service delivery and ensure the goals of the program were being met.
In this webinar, Salesforce.org, the Canadian Cancer Society in Saskatchewan and Heller Consulting show what’s possible with case management in Salesforce. At the end, you’ll walk away with new ideas on how to leverage this functionality for your own organization.
Key Takeaways:
- Live demo of case management in Salesforce
- Learn how the Canadian Cancer Society built one of its cancer support programs by leveraging case management functionality
- Learn how the Society implemented a multi-channel engagement centre with cases as a key solution component
- We’ll share tips and best practices on case management and how you can increase the effectiveness of your programs
You can also receive Supporting a Strategy with Salesforce Cases, a detailed look at how to utilize the power of Salesforce Cases in a variety of ways across an organization.
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The document provides information about NobleMotion Dance's participation in the Pre-Incubator Program in 2013. The Pre-Incubator Program aims to invest in, impact, and inform the administrative capacity of arts organizations. It offers specialized support for infrastructure, financial resources, board governance, administrative systems, and staff management. The program runs for 12 months and provides management services and potential capacity funding.
2013 04 HAA Accelerator & Sustainability App Workshopjvielman
The document provides information about the Capacity Building Initiative accelerator and sustainability programs run by Hope Stone Inc. The summary is:
The application workshop overview the accelerator and sustainability programs which provide specialized investments and capacity funding to help arts organizations strengthen their infrastructure over 12-36 month partnerships. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $10,000-$20,000 depending on the phase. The application process and tips are also reviewed along with an introduction to logic models as a planning tool.
Community Wellbeing Coaches is a community interest company established in 2011 that employs coaches from local communities to support disadvantaged individuals and families in improving their health and wellbeing. The coaches receive referrals and work one-on-one or in groups to help clients set goals, develop action plans, and monitor progress over multiple sessions. Early outcomes include over 250 referrals served, 850 interventions conducted, and clients already meeting goals, with some moving into employment or volunteering.
Writing effective grant proposals for Collections projectsCollections Trust
The Collections Trust has created over £15m in successful grant proposals since 2008. In this presentation, CEO Nick Poole explores what it takes to write an effective grant proposal, what to avoid and where to look for funding.
This document discusses building positive relationships with funders. It provides tips for various stages of the funding cycle, including preparation, contacting funders, applying for funding, receiving grant awards, stewardship after receiving funding, and impact reporting. Key recommendations are to thoroughly research and understand the funder, clearly meet their criteria and funding priorities, maintain open communication throughout the process, promptly fulfill any reporting requirements, and keep funders informed of how their support is making a difference.
Salesforce Case Management with Canadian Cancer Society, Salesforce.org, and ...Heller Consulting
Case management can be used as a specific term, but in the most basic sense it simply describes a process: information comes into a system, it gets processed in some way, and then something happens as a result. This simple process can be used and extended in a variety of ways to help a nonprofit organization deliver its mission and achieve its goals. From internal help desk tickets and support issues to managing customer requests or even grant applications, case management techniques and processes can streamline interactions between constituents and staff to provide a smooth and trackable experience from beginning to end.
Join us July 26 for this in-depth webinar where we will show how the Canadian Cancer Society in Saskatchewan utilized the case management functionality of Salesforce in their multi-channels engagement center to manage calls, emails, social connections, fundraising coaching and more. We’ll also discuss how they utilized cases in their financial assistance program and to provide an effective and efficient way to manage one of the more complex and time-consuming processes in their program. The Society was able to leverage the power of cases to enable and track service delivery and ensure the goals of the program were being met.
In this webinar, Salesforce.org, the Canadian Cancer Society in Saskatchewan and Heller Consulting show what’s possible with case management in Salesforce. At the end, you’ll walk away with new ideas on how to leverage this functionality for your own organization.
Key Takeaways:
- Live demo of case management in Salesforce
- Learn how the Canadian Cancer Society built one of its cancer support programs by leveraging case management functionality
- Learn how the Society implemented a multi-channel engagement centre with cases as a key solution component
- We’ll share tips and best practices on case management and how you can increase the effectiveness of your programs
You can also receive Supporting a Strategy with Salesforce Cases, a detailed look at how to utilize the power of Salesforce Cases in a variety of ways across an organization.
The Big Lottery Fund in Scotland distributes £257 million between 2006-2009 for community projects. To make a good application, clearly demonstrate that the proposed project addresses an identified community need through evidence. Describe the activities and anticipated outcomes in a clear and specific manner. Ensure financial information is accurate and sustainability plans are outlined. Thoroughly tracking progress and evaluating the project's success are also important.
Fundraising from Companies and Charitable Trusts + Through The InternetMessrs G Owen & Co
This document provides guidance on fundraising from companies, charitable trusts, foundations, and through the internet. It discusses identifying potential donors and crafting effective applications. Companies often donate for reasons of goodwill and publicity. Trusts and foundations usually have specific giving criteria and grant cycles. Researching potential donors is key to understanding their interests and submitting well-targeted applications. Personal connections can aid fundraising success. Overall, developing relationships and demonstrating a clear link between donors' interests and the organization are important for obtaining funding support.
This document provides guidance on developing budgets for industry-sponsored clinical research studies. It outlines key steps like reading the study protocol to identify expenses, determining recruitment needs, categorizing different budget items, and considering various costs. Examples of budget categories and costs that should be included are given, such as start-up fees, staff salaries, data collection, indirect costs, and closing costs. The document advises negotiating with sponsors and building a payment schedule that allows full cost recovery. Overall approval from the institution is required before finalizing any study budget or contract terms.
Fundraising from Companies + Charitable Trusts/Foundations & through the Inte...Messrs G Owen & Co
This document provides guidance on fundraising from companies, charitable trusts, foundations, and through the internet. It discusses identifying potential donors and crafting effective applications. Key points covered include researching prospective donors' interests and giving histories, tying your request to the donor's interests, being persistent, and following up on rejections to improve future applications. Checklists are provided to help identify suitable trusts/foundations and prepare applications to companies. Overall, the document emphasizes thorough research and targeting your requests to maximize your chances of success.
- Tailor your responses specifically to the question asked and provide concrete examples where possible.
- Highlight your strengths and unique value proposition clearly.
- Back up claims with quantitative data like financial figures or testimonials from past clients.
- Consider common questions that appear regularly and develop template answers you can customize.
- Keep electronic files of all past submissions to easily update responses over time.
Making a good funding application big lottery in scotland editedTim Curtis
The document provides guidance on how to write a strong application for funding from the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland. It outlines key elements to address such as assessment criteria, evidence of need, project activities, outcomes, sustainability, budgeting, and tracking progress. Applicants are advised to clearly demonstrate how their project meets an identified community need, describe specific project activities, establish measurable outcomes, and consider sustainability beyond the funding period. Strong applications also include supportive evidence, address any past feedback, and demonstrate the organization's skills and experience.
The document is a resume for Tracy Kracheck, an experienced talent recruiter. Kracheck has over 10 years of experience in talent recruitment, working to source candidates, conduct interviews, make job offers, and onboard new hires across various industries. Kracheck's experience includes full-cycle recruitment at staffing agencies like Volt Workforce Solutions and Axiom Staffing Group. Currently, Kracheck is seeking new opportunities in talent recruitment.
This document provides guidance on securing foundation support through grant development. It discusses key facts about charitable giving, including that foundations awarded $41.21 billion or 14% of the total $290.89 billion given to nonprofits in 2010. It outlines steps for developing a grant proposal, including defining the project, identifying appropriate funders, contacting funders, acquiring guidelines, writing the narrative and budget, and following submission procedures. The goal is to help nonprofits develop formalized grant seeking plans to focus efforts on funders most likely to support their projects.
This document provides tips and guidance for organizations applying for grants. It discusses what funders look for in successful applications, including:
- A good fit with the funder's criteria and priorities
- Evidence of organizational stability, such as good governance, financial management, and support for staff/volunteers
- Clear goals and plans to measure impact, often defined using SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives
- Involvement of users and a demonstration of understanding the needs being addressed
It emphasizes preparing a strong application that shows passion for the mission and convinces the funder of the importance of funding the organization. Proper planning,
Want to learn how to plan more effective service
projects? This interactive session features five stations
representing the stages of a service project — from
planning to measuring impact. Each station will highlight
different strategies, best practices, and Rotary resources
that are available to help clubs and districts undertake
successful, sustainable service initiatives.
This document provides guidance on successfully navigating the grant application process. It discusses identifying a novel research idea, finding relevant grant opportunities, crafting a competitive application, and positioning proposals for funding. Key recommendations include developing a clear and compelling narrative, demonstrating the significance of the research, establishing credibility as an applicant who can accomplish the work, and guiding reviewers efficiently through the proposal. Attention to concision, confidence, clarity and revision are emphasized for crafting a proposal that will persuade reviewers.
Grant Ready presents at Grants Connector Sydney 2012 organised by Business Co...Business Connector
The document provides an overview of understanding grants and the grant application process. It discusses that there are over 600 grant programs from federal and state governments worth $80 billion annually. It then outlines a 4 step grants process: 1) Think right by understanding the grant maker's goals, 2) Develop a grant strategy by researching opportunities, 3) Write strong grant applications by answering questions and knowing guidelines, 4) Report well by fulfilling obligations and maintaining relationships if successful or asking for feedback if unsuccessful. The document emphasizes developing a long term grant strategy, clearly defining projects, and building cases with evidence to improve chances of winning funds.
Are sponsors ‘for Christmas’ or ‘for life’? Have your say
Journey Assurance Royal Mail presentation created by Peter Horsted, and on the evening presented by Ashley Cox
evening event by the APM Governance Specific Interest Group
Tuesday 15 May 2018
Event write up:
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/are-sponsors-for-christmas-or-for-life-have-your-say/
This document provides guidance on effective grant writing. It emphasizes that grant applications must clearly explain how a proposed project matches the grantor's mission, priorities, and desired outcomes. A successful application will present specific, measurable plans and have the organizational capacity to complete the project. It also stresses the importance of clear, accessible writing and following all application instructions and requirements.
This presentation was part of a webinar on the 19th November 2014. These slides were presented by Karen Naya from OPM where he looks at the basic principles of demand led support and his exploratory research.
For more information on BIG Assist: www.bigassist.org.uk
This document provides guidance on writing a grant proposal. It begins by explaining that grants can be used to fund projects and activities with limited financial resources. It then discusses finding grant opportunities through government, state, private foundations, and corporations. The best way to search for local grants is online. Grant proposals should include a project summary, goals and objectives, activities and timeline, needs assessment, budget, and evaluation plan. Components like support letters and resume may also be required. The document provides tips for each section and emphasizes clearly addressing needs and measuring objectives. It concludes by advising to check for errors and meet requirements before submitting on time.
Evaluating research impact: From a specific case to general guidelines. Anne Bergen
This workshop presentation to the Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (2016) provided an overview of research impact evaluation, from planning, to implementing, to understanding and using the results.
The document provides guidance on how to make a good application to the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland. It outlines key elements that should be included in an application such as evidence of need, clear project activities, well-defined outcomes and milestones, sustainability plans, accurate budgeting, and systems to track progress. Applications will be assessed based on how well the proposed project meets identified needs and how likely the applicant is to achieve the intended outcomes.
This document discusses measuring volunteering through the National Survey for Wales. It provides an overview of the survey, which interviews 12,000 people aged 16+ each year across Wales. The survey integrates several large-scale surveys and covers topics like public services, well-being, and leisure time. To measure volunteering, the survey asks questions about formal or informal volunteering with groups, and the hours volunteered in the last four weeks or help provided to family/friends each week. The results are published on websites and used to inform policies around well-being in Wales.
This document summarizes sessions from a conference on volunteering and its impact. It discusses:
- The goals of the Well-being of Future Generations Act in Wales, which aims to create a more prosperous, resilient, and healthier Wales.
- How voluntary organizations can measure and evidence the outcomes of volunteering to show how it contributes to the well-being goals. Methods mentioned include surveys, interviews, and evaluating specific projects.
- A project called Volunteering Spirit Wales that aims to expand event volunteering and professionalize standards. It uses various evaluation methods like surveys, interviews, and analysis of materials to measure its impact.
- Key questions around how organizations currently evidence outcomes, how they could improve
The Big Lottery Fund in Scotland distributes £257 million between 2006-2009 for community projects. To make a good application, clearly demonstrate that the proposed project addresses an identified community need through evidence. Describe the activities and anticipated outcomes in a clear and specific manner. Ensure financial information is accurate and sustainability plans are outlined. Thoroughly tracking progress and evaluating the project's success are also important.
Fundraising from Companies and Charitable Trusts + Through The InternetMessrs G Owen & Co
This document provides guidance on fundraising from companies, charitable trusts, foundations, and through the internet. It discusses identifying potential donors and crafting effective applications. Companies often donate for reasons of goodwill and publicity. Trusts and foundations usually have specific giving criteria and grant cycles. Researching potential donors is key to understanding their interests and submitting well-targeted applications. Personal connections can aid fundraising success. Overall, developing relationships and demonstrating a clear link between donors' interests and the organization are important for obtaining funding support.
This document provides guidance on developing budgets for industry-sponsored clinical research studies. It outlines key steps like reading the study protocol to identify expenses, determining recruitment needs, categorizing different budget items, and considering various costs. Examples of budget categories and costs that should be included are given, such as start-up fees, staff salaries, data collection, indirect costs, and closing costs. The document advises negotiating with sponsors and building a payment schedule that allows full cost recovery. Overall approval from the institution is required before finalizing any study budget or contract terms.
Fundraising from Companies + Charitable Trusts/Foundations & through the Inte...Messrs G Owen & Co
This document provides guidance on fundraising from companies, charitable trusts, foundations, and through the internet. It discusses identifying potential donors and crafting effective applications. Key points covered include researching prospective donors' interests and giving histories, tying your request to the donor's interests, being persistent, and following up on rejections to improve future applications. Checklists are provided to help identify suitable trusts/foundations and prepare applications to companies. Overall, the document emphasizes thorough research and targeting your requests to maximize your chances of success.
- Tailor your responses specifically to the question asked and provide concrete examples where possible.
- Highlight your strengths and unique value proposition clearly.
- Back up claims with quantitative data like financial figures or testimonials from past clients.
- Consider common questions that appear regularly and develop template answers you can customize.
- Keep electronic files of all past submissions to easily update responses over time.
Making a good funding application big lottery in scotland editedTim Curtis
The document provides guidance on how to write a strong application for funding from the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland. It outlines key elements to address such as assessment criteria, evidence of need, project activities, outcomes, sustainability, budgeting, and tracking progress. Applicants are advised to clearly demonstrate how their project meets an identified community need, describe specific project activities, establish measurable outcomes, and consider sustainability beyond the funding period. Strong applications also include supportive evidence, address any past feedback, and demonstrate the organization's skills and experience.
The document is a resume for Tracy Kracheck, an experienced talent recruiter. Kracheck has over 10 years of experience in talent recruitment, working to source candidates, conduct interviews, make job offers, and onboard new hires across various industries. Kracheck's experience includes full-cycle recruitment at staffing agencies like Volt Workforce Solutions and Axiom Staffing Group. Currently, Kracheck is seeking new opportunities in talent recruitment.
This document provides guidance on securing foundation support through grant development. It discusses key facts about charitable giving, including that foundations awarded $41.21 billion or 14% of the total $290.89 billion given to nonprofits in 2010. It outlines steps for developing a grant proposal, including defining the project, identifying appropriate funders, contacting funders, acquiring guidelines, writing the narrative and budget, and following submission procedures. The goal is to help nonprofits develop formalized grant seeking plans to focus efforts on funders most likely to support their projects.
This document provides tips and guidance for organizations applying for grants. It discusses what funders look for in successful applications, including:
- A good fit with the funder's criteria and priorities
- Evidence of organizational stability, such as good governance, financial management, and support for staff/volunteers
- Clear goals and plans to measure impact, often defined using SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives
- Involvement of users and a demonstration of understanding the needs being addressed
It emphasizes preparing a strong application that shows passion for the mission and convinces the funder of the importance of funding the organization. Proper planning,
Want to learn how to plan more effective service
projects? This interactive session features five stations
representing the stages of a service project — from
planning to measuring impact. Each station will highlight
different strategies, best practices, and Rotary resources
that are available to help clubs and districts undertake
successful, sustainable service initiatives.
This document provides guidance on successfully navigating the grant application process. It discusses identifying a novel research idea, finding relevant grant opportunities, crafting a competitive application, and positioning proposals for funding. Key recommendations include developing a clear and compelling narrative, demonstrating the significance of the research, establishing credibility as an applicant who can accomplish the work, and guiding reviewers efficiently through the proposal. Attention to concision, confidence, clarity and revision are emphasized for crafting a proposal that will persuade reviewers.
Grant Ready presents at Grants Connector Sydney 2012 organised by Business Co...Business Connector
The document provides an overview of understanding grants and the grant application process. It discusses that there are over 600 grant programs from federal and state governments worth $80 billion annually. It then outlines a 4 step grants process: 1) Think right by understanding the grant maker's goals, 2) Develop a grant strategy by researching opportunities, 3) Write strong grant applications by answering questions and knowing guidelines, 4) Report well by fulfilling obligations and maintaining relationships if successful or asking for feedback if unsuccessful. The document emphasizes developing a long term grant strategy, clearly defining projects, and building cases with evidence to improve chances of winning funds.
Are sponsors ‘for Christmas’ or ‘for life’? Have your say
Journey Assurance Royal Mail presentation created by Peter Horsted, and on the evening presented by Ashley Cox
evening event by the APM Governance Specific Interest Group
Tuesday 15 May 2018
Event write up:
https://www.apm.org.uk/news/are-sponsors-for-christmas-or-for-life-have-your-say/
This document provides guidance on effective grant writing. It emphasizes that grant applications must clearly explain how a proposed project matches the grantor's mission, priorities, and desired outcomes. A successful application will present specific, measurable plans and have the organizational capacity to complete the project. It also stresses the importance of clear, accessible writing and following all application instructions and requirements.
This presentation was part of a webinar on the 19th November 2014. These slides were presented by Karen Naya from OPM where he looks at the basic principles of demand led support and his exploratory research.
For more information on BIG Assist: www.bigassist.org.uk
This document provides guidance on writing a grant proposal. It begins by explaining that grants can be used to fund projects and activities with limited financial resources. It then discusses finding grant opportunities through government, state, private foundations, and corporations. The best way to search for local grants is online. Grant proposals should include a project summary, goals and objectives, activities and timeline, needs assessment, budget, and evaluation plan. Components like support letters and resume may also be required. The document provides tips for each section and emphasizes clearly addressing needs and measuring objectives. It concludes by advising to check for errors and meet requirements before submitting on time.
Evaluating research impact: From a specific case to general guidelines. Anne Bergen
This workshop presentation to the Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (2016) provided an overview of research impact evaluation, from planning, to implementing, to understanding and using the results.
The document provides guidance on how to make a good application to the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland. It outlines key elements that should be included in an application such as evidence of need, clear project activities, well-defined outcomes and milestones, sustainability plans, accurate budgeting, and systems to track progress. Applications will be assessed based on how well the proposed project meets identified needs and how likely the applicant is to achieve the intended outcomes.
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This document discusses measuring volunteering through the National Survey for Wales. It provides an overview of the survey, which interviews 12,000 people aged 16+ each year across Wales. The survey integrates several large-scale surveys and covers topics like public services, well-being, and leisure time. To measure volunteering, the survey asks questions about formal or informal volunteering with groups, and the hours volunteered in the last four weeks or help provided to family/friends each week. The results are published on websites and used to inform policies around well-being in Wales.
This document summarizes sessions from a conference on volunteering and its impact. It discusses:
- The goals of the Well-being of Future Generations Act in Wales, which aims to create a more prosperous, resilient, and healthier Wales.
- How voluntary organizations can measure and evidence the outcomes of volunteering to show how it contributes to the well-being goals. Methods mentioned include surveys, interviews, and evaluating specific projects.
- A project called Volunteering Spirit Wales that aims to expand event volunteering and professionalize standards. It uses various evaluation methods like surveys, interviews, and analysis of materials to measure its impact.
- Key questions around how organizations currently evidence outcomes, how they could improve
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help alleviate symptoms of mental illness and boost overall mental well-being.
This document summarizes the work of Tim Davies, the Emergency Management Officer for Cardiff Council, on building community resilience through engaging communities in emergency preparedness and planning. It emphasizes that communities must be prepared to help themselves during emergencies and discusses how Cardiff started by raising awareness of risks and developing emergency plans with communities. It provides examples of the partner organizations and community members involved and highlights that 5 active community emergency plans now exist in Cardiff as a result.
This document outlines principles of collaboration between organizations and sectors. It discusses defining collaboration as different organizations working together towards shared goals. The document explores benefits of collaboration like filling gaps, reducing duplication, and contributing to wellbeing goals, but also challenges like extra pressure, lack of clarity in roles, and differing values between sectors. It emphasizes that collaboration should focus on outcomes over sector boundaries and prioritize values like participation, transparency and independence.
The Scottish experience of tackling povertywalescva
The Poverty Alliance is a network of over 200 organizations and individuals in Scotland that works to combat poverty through policy influencing, community support, networking, and research. It focuses on incomes, services, participation, and attitudes. Through its work on issues like the living wage, it has helped over 7,000 workers receive pay increases and influenced poverty-related government policies and funding. European anti-poverty networks allow national organizations to collectively influence EU policy, exchange learning, and build solidarity. While economic crisis and political changes pose challenges, networking across the UK and Europe remains important for anti-poverty goals.
The document summarizes the European Social Fund programmes for 2014-2020 that are investing in Wales. It outlines the programme priorities, progress to date, and priorities for the period ahead. The key points are:
1) The programmes are investing £594 million in West Wales and the Valleys and £150 million in East Wales, with priorities of tackling poverty, investing in skills, and investing in young people.
2) To date, 41% of funds have been committed in West Wales/Valleys and 32% in East Wales, supporting tens of thousands of individuals through projects focused on tackling poverty, skills growth, and youth employment.
3) Looking ahead, the programmes aim to support over 93
Welsh Government is tackling poverty through several key programs and indicators:
1. Employment in Wales is at a near-record high and Wales has the seventh lowest unemployment rate at 5.5%, showing success of efforts to create jobs.
2. Early childhood programs like Healthy Child Wales are aimed at supporting children's health and development from an early age.
3. Educational attainment indicators are tracked to reduce the percentage of young people who are not in employment, education or training after leaving school.
4. Housing and anti-poverty programs have targets to reduce poverty and support families in need.
5. Ongoing evaluations of existing programs help identify best practices, though continued collaboration across disciplines and flexible services
This document discusses tackling child poverty in Wales through partnership. It outlines how Children in Wales, a national children's organization, works with public, third sector, and governmental partners to advocate for policies and programs to reduce child poverty. Some key activities mentioned include publishing reports, engaging in policy discussions, and collaborating with European partners. The document argues that eliminating child poverty requires a shared effort across many groups.
Welsh Government is tackling poverty through several key programs and indicators:
1. Employment in Wales is at a near-record high and Wales has the seventh lowest unemployment rate at 5.5%, showing success of efforts to create jobs.
2. Early childhood programs like Healthy Child Wales are focused on supporting children in the early years.
3. Educational attainment indicators are monitored, and the percentage of young people not in education, employment or training is tracked.
4. Housing and multi-disciplinary, preventative approaches that align existing programs and services are seen as important ongoing strategies to reduce poverty in Wales.
The document provides a legal update on several topics:
- The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill that is awaiting royal assent and would allow for official charity commission warnings and control over fundraising.
- An extension of the Freedom of Information Act through new legislation that would require charities contracted by public authorities to also be subject to FOIA.
- Requirements under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 for charities to maintain a register of individuals with significant control over the charity.
- Updated guidance from the Charity Commission on issues like grant funding non-charities and charity reserves.
The document discusses the benefits that co-locating or sharing office space with other organizations can provide. Co-locating allows organizations to share resources like meeting rooms, kitchens, reception, broadband, and phone lines, reducing costs. It also provides flexibility with short-term agreements and the ability to expand or contract. Co-locating with other charities specifically allows for networking, collaboration opportunities, and setting a values-driven agenda for the building. The Ethical Property Company promotes co-locating tenants in its buildings to realize these benefits.
This document summarizes new legislation around lobbying and election campaigning ahead of the 2016 Welsh Assembly elections. It outlines key parts of the Transparency of Lobbying Act regarding the registration of consultant lobbyists and restrictions on non-party campaigning. It discusses limits on controlled expenditures by third parties, reporting requirements, and deadlines for the Welsh Assembly elections. The document provides an overview of relevant legislation and guidance for organizations to consider regarding their activities and ensure compliance.
The document discusses impact reporting and how to make annual reports effective for organizations. It defines impact as the difference an organization makes and how the world would look without the organization. Impact can be both positive and negative, planned or unplanned, and affect various stakeholder groups. When reporting impact, organizations should consider their purpose, involve stakeholders, use proportionate methods, consider both qualitative and quantitative data, and be transparent. The annual report is one way to communicate impact information to critical audiences, and the information provided should be relevant, reliable, and help those audiences make decisions.
Trustees have legal duties to ensure their charity operates for public benefit, follows its governing documents and the law, acts in the charity's best interests, manages resources responsibly, and acts with reasonable care and skill. Trustees can be held personally liable for financial losses caused by improper actions or if the charity cannot meet legal claims against it. To reduce liability risks, trustees should understand their responsibilities, ensure the charity can meet financial obligations, implement effective controls, comply with other laws, and maintain records of decisions. Trustees must make decisions within their powers, in good faith and the charity's interests, be sufficiently informed, consider all factors, manage conflicts, and make reasonable judgments.
The document discusses impact reporting and how to make annual reports effective for organizations. It defines impact as the difference an organization makes and how the world would look without the organization. Impact can be both positive and negative, planned or unplanned, and affect various stakeholder groups. When reporting impact, organizations should consider their purpose, involve stakeholders, use proportionate methods, consider both qualitative and quantitative data, and be transparent. The annual report is one way to communicate impact information to critical audiences, and the information provided should be relevant, reliable, and help those audiences make decisions.
Board members and senior staff working togetherwalescva
This document discusses charity governance and the roles and responsibilities of charity trustees and staff. It notes that trustees have an oversight role and ultimate responsibility as unpaid volunteers, while staff have delegated responsibilities to carry out tasks as paid employees. It outlines trustees' legal duties around compliance, prudence, care, conflicts of interest, and liability. It also discusses ensuring clear role descriptions, delegations, codes of conduct, and policies are in place to support effective governance.
VAT considerations for community asset transferswalescva
The document discusses various VAT considerations for community asset transfers and building projects. It covers basic UK VAT rules including registration requirements, liability classifications such as zero-rated, reduced and standard rated supplies, and rules around recovering input tax. It also examines differences in VAT treatment between councils and charities, as well as implications of VAT for funding applications and managing property assets. The presentation aims to provide an overview of key VAT principles and issues to be aware of.
This document provides an overview of key trustee duties and responsibilities for beginners or those needing a refresher. It discusses the trustee role and duties of compliance, prudence, and care. Compliance involves following the governing document and relevant laws. Prudence means using charity assets properly and having effective controls. The duty of care requires reasonable care and skill, taking advice, and acting collectively. It also addresses trustee and staff roles, liability, and good governance practices like managing conflicts of interest and understanding public benefit. The presentation aims to ensure trustees understand their core obligations.
This document summarizes various public law processes in Wales for challenging government decisions. It outlines that challenges can be made through the Ombudsman, tribunals, or judicial review. It provides examples of cases challenged through discrimination law, including the bedroom tax case. It also discusses proposals in the Wales Bill to change the devolution settlement and the growing body of Welsh law. Specific examples are given of judicial reviews challenging public authority decisions around school closures and transport policies in Wales.
1. Meet the Trusts:
Making a better ask
Demystifying our
application process, and showing you
how to make your proposal stand out
2. Why have an application process?
• Large volume of proposals
• Time constraints
• Budgetary restrictions
• Equality and fairness
• Due diligence
3. Before you apply
What do you need funding for? A Establish the type
particular project, or staff salaries to of funding you
need, timescale
carry out your core work, for and who will
example.. manage the
fundraising process
Research which
organisations
offer funding that Consider the amount
meets your of funding available
needs – look
outside of the box for the time invested
(and outside
Wales!)
4. How does our application process work?
Pre-application research
Decision & agree monitoring and reporting
Formulating a proposal
Assignment Assessment
5. Is what we do, Pre-application
what they do?
• For us
• Keep the website up-to-date
• For you • disseminate relevant information on
grant programmes
• Background research – visit the
website or get in touch: • respond quickly and honestly to
enquiries
– establish what the timescale is
• Regularly review to make sure we’re
– how much funding is available meeting
funding needs
– whether your funding need meets
the fund’s criteria
– No two funders are the same, so
ensure that you research that
particular funder’s requirements
and objectives.
6. Formulating a proposal
• • For us
For you
• Answer enquiries on formulating
• If eligible, and bearing in mind any
proposals, and ensure the website
deadlines or funding cycles,
is up to date with application
formulate your proposal – read
requirements and deadlines
and follow individual guidelines
on the website carefully and take
into account any advice you’ve • Due to the large volume of
received potential applicants, a meeting is
not usually required at this stage
7. Assignment
• For us
• For you
• Initial sift through of proposals –
those not eligible, or that have not
• After submitting your proposal, there demonstrated eligibility in their
may be a wait, usually of between 2- proposal are unlikely to make it past
10 weeks, before you are contacted this stage (approx 60%). Ineligible
with notification of the initial applications will receive notification
outcome (ineligible, unsuccessful, of their ineligibility.
or taken forward for further
research). Feel free to call us to
ensure we’ve received the proposal if • Assignment of proposals – the best
you haven’t heard from us. proposals are ‘assigned’ for further
research (approx 25%). Some
proposals, even if eligible, may not
go forward at this stage, due to
competition for budget with other
proposals. Unsuccessful eligible
applicants will be notified and can
receive feedback on request.
8. Making your proposal stand out
• Provide the general information requested for all
applications (e.g. charity registration number, contact
address, website etc)
• Provide relevant information to demonstrate how your
proposal meets the requirements of the programme you
are applying under e.g. Caring Wales or Environment –
Marine. (available on website)
9. Example of a strong proposal - handout
General Information Programme-specific requirements (Caring
Wales Fund)
your charity’s name, address and charity
number
email, phone and name of a person to reply to provide a range of carer-centred support
services,
the programme under which you are applying
demonstrate strong links with other projects,
how it meets the specific interests/criteria of interventions, organisations and services to
the programme you are applying under
ensure a holistic family support approach
a link to your website reach a substantial number of individuals,
whilst
what it's for
proactively identifying and working with the
who it benefits most isolated and vulnerable carers,
evidence of the success of your previous offer sufficient levels of support,
projects
how much you want and when proactively monitor and evaluate their work to
improve services and demonstrate impact
what happens if you don't get our help
promote participation of service users in
shaping their services.
11. Real examples of what not to do
• Proposal received on 14th March 2012, which needed funding by 21st March
2012 – this shows a lack of planning ahead
• Proposal for a grant of $300,000 to our World Development fund, for a
single-community project. Our maximum grants under the World
Development fund are £100k, and for large-scale initiatives (i.e. district /
regional level). For community-scale initiatives, maximum grants are £10k
• Proposals to our ‘Wales fund’ because the project or organisation is based
in Wales. Proposals need to be made under one of our funding programmes
i.e. Caring Wales.
12. Assessment
• • For us
For you
•
• Assess the proposal for strength
Respond to enquiries on the
proposal against standard criteria (as on
website)
•
• Due diligence (e.g. take up
Provide relevant documents,
background information etc. references, check financial history,
policies & procedures, charity
registration, strength of key staff
• In some circumstances it may be
and trustees, child protection or
more convenient to meet to discuss
POVA policies etc. )
the proposal in full.
• Any background research on
subject / need
• The assessment stage usually lasts
around 8 weeks, but can be anything • Ask for further information i.e.
from 2 – 16 weeks. Feel free to ask detailed project plan, objectives /
how long you can expect it to take, targets, monitoring & evaluation
as it is likely to be different in each methods, budget breakdown, etc.
case. • Keep the applicant updated on
status of proposal
13. Decision
• For you • For us
• • Prepare summary of findings
You will be notified of outcome
of trustee meeting and recommendation to
trustees
• Discuss and propose
• Trustee decision
monitoring & evaluation
information agreement
• Notify applicant of outcome
• Read and accept
terms and conditions of grant • Discuss and put together a
monitoring and evaluation
information agreement
Editor's Notes
Will give more detail on this stage in part 2 of presentation