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THE BUSINESS PLAN

KEY COMPONENTS

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• . EVIDENCE OF NEED • 1. Publicly available evidence• Government statistics (e.g. indices of deprivation, census figures)• Public agency statistics (eg Bham City Council, Aston Pride)• Other agencies research (eg Rowntree Foundation, BVSC)• 2. Your research/assessment of need (THE DEMAND)• Collected through:• Meetings ( of users, agencies, general community)• Events (eg ‘Planning For Real)• Surveys/Questionnaires• Waiting Lists• 3. Your research/assessment of provision in your area (THE SUPPLY)• Who?, what?, where?• Clarify gaps in service provision of identified needs

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• BUILDING ISSUES ???

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LARGE GRANT TIPS Example of Assessment Criteria – Lottery Funds

•Is the organisation well managed and financially sound•Does the project have clear objectives, clear targets (inputs,

outputs, outcomes).•Will the targets be carefully monitored and evaluated

•Is the project budget accurate and reasonable? Are there realistic income projections?

•Is there a clearly defined need from our target groups?•Does the organisation and project reflect the diversity of the area?

•Are beneficiaries involved in the decision making?•Does the project meet one or more of our regional funding

priorities?

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• . AVOID COMMON MISTAKES!!

•Not reading the questions on the application form properly and the associated guidance.

•Not sending in the required documents•Relevant forms/documents not signed and dated

•Lack of evidence for the project•Budget over estimated or under estimated

•Project does not involve local people/anticipated beneficiaries in the project design and delivery

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MAIN SOURCES OF LARGE GRANTS

PUBLIC SECTOR

• CHARITABLE SECTOR

• SPONORSHIP

USE GRANTFINDER !!!