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Trevor SmaleGrant Manager, South West
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Who we are
A registered
Charity
Since inception over
£330m invested in over 42,000
charities
Independently run
Income covenanted from Lloyds
Banking Group (nine year
rolling agreement)
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Our new strategy
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Our New Focus
Multiple disadvantage
Transition points
Targeted work
Breaking and preventing cycles of disadvantage
Outcomes focused
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Our new criteria – your organisation
•Registered Charity
•1 year track record of delivery
•At least 3 Trustees
•1 year of published accounts
•Income between £25,000 and £1m
•Free reserves less than 12 months expenditure
•Must work mainly in England and Wales
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You must work with people aged 17 years of age and over who are experiencing at least one of the following issues:
People who have been abused or are at risk of abuse
People who are victims of sexual exploitation
People who are ex-offenders or those at risk of offending
People who are long term unemployed
People leaving care
People who are homeless
People with learning disabilities
People with mental health and well being issues
People with addictions
People who are isolated and vulnerable
People with severe financial difficulty as a compounding disadvantage
Our new criteria – the people you work with
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What’s available? - 3 programmes
ENHANCE A grants plus model - offering an optional range of support to strengthen
the effectiveness of those we fund
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How to apply
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Examples of what funders look for in a well run organisation?
• Good governance• Good support for staff and volunteer development• Well run finances• Match funding secure• Good service & business planning• Understanding of the needs of people using their services • Understanding the impact their services have on their users
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Hints and Tips for successful applications
• Be clear about why you want funding. Is there any flexibility in this?• Ask someone to check your application before you submit it• Make the most of any assessment visit by being prepared and thinking about questions before the meeting• Consider how many different sources you need to secure the funding required
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Hints and Tips for successful applications
• Use available resources e.g. your local CVS• Network locally and with others in your sector • Build an evidence base • Involve your users• Be realistic• Be honest – do not claim for 50 service users if you can only support 10 – you will be found out!• Demonstrate the passion for your work!
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Web address: www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.ukHQ phone number: 0870 411 1223
My phone number: 07770 925 946My email address: [email protected]
Any questions?
