H e m i n g fi e l d C o l l i e r y P r o j e c t
FUNDING DOCUMENT SECURING A FUTURE FOR THE HEMINGFIELD COLLIERY
LIVE TS PROJEC
FUNDING ADVICE DOCUMENT
This report has been produced for the ‘Friends of Hemingfield Colliery group’ as part of the University of Sheffield School of Architecture ‘Live Projects’. Live Project “Hemingfield Colliery Project”, Sheffield School of Architecture, The University of Sheffield, Arts Tower, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN, UK www.shef.ac.uk/architecture www.thehemingfieldcolliery.wordpress.com November 2014
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CONTENTS Introduction ...........................................................................................03 01 Funding ............................................................................................07 02 Support ............................................................................................45 03 Awards ............................................................................................ 55 04 Charity and Listing ..........................................................................61
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INTRODUCTION Funding is fundamental to most volunteer projects and the Hemingfield Colliery project is no exception. This document has been created to show the various different avenues of funding available and what criteria is required for each. There is a variety of funding schemes available at any one time and it is important to tailor any bid to coincide with their agendas. Funding pots will almost always have been created to provide something of social value and it is important to angle any proposal towards this to increase the likelihood of succeeding. Charitable trusts often have limited financial resources, and some prefer to offer a large number of small grants rather than a small number of large grants. Do not expect too much from any one charitable trust source. Projects will doubly benefit if they can obtain support for improvements to access, both from grants specifically offered for this purpose as well as from being able to meet public access conditions imposed by other funding bodies. Showing a funding body a high level of Community engagement within a project will always benefit any application. The more people that a donation appears to benefit the greater the likelihood of success.
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Funding sources are ever changing which means that this document is not an exhaustive list and some sources mentioned may no longer be available at the time of reading. For up to date funding sources see links below: www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/fundingdirectory/main/fundinghome www.ffhb.org.uk www.helm.org.uk/funding/historic-environment-funding www.english-heritage.org.uk/professional/funding/grants/grants-available/ hbmdl www.hlf.org.uk/looking-funding/what-we-fund/buildings-and-monuments www.spab.org.uk/advice/conservation-advice/grants-and-vat
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ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS (AIM) AIM Conservation Grant Scheme AIM represents the strengths and needs in national policy making and provides a thriving network of information and help for members. AIM now operates five easily-accessible grant schemes to help members with sustainability, conservation, preventive conservation and training. The AIM Sustainability Grant Scheme, the AIM Conservation Grant Scheme and the AIM Preventive Conservation Grant Scheme are generously supported respectively by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and The Pilgrim Trust. Both schemes have been extremely popular with members, and a total of 140 museum projects have been supported with grants from the two schemes since 2006.
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ARTS COUNCIL - PRISM FUND The Preservation of Industrial and Scientific Material (PRISM) fund awards grants towards the costs of acquisition and conservation of items or collections which are important in the history and development of science, technology, All grants are between £500 and £12,000 for any one application (except in exceptional cases). An institution can receive up to £12,000 per year from PRISM for acquisition and conservation projects combined (museum services are considered as single institutions for this purpose). Any one object may receive up to £20,000 in its lifetime.
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ACRE - RURAL COMMUNITY BUILDINGS LOAN FUND The Rural Community Buildings Loan Fund plays a crucial role in helping community groups renovate, refurbish and construct buildings such as village halls, church halls and community centres. The £700,000 Defra fund, managed by ACRE (Action with Communitiies in Rural England), encourages communities to raise funds, knowing a loan could be available to help them meet their target and win funding from other sources. The average loan taken out by hall committees is around £15,000 – but larger loans are considered. The interest charged on the loan is returned to the Government, but capital is put back into the fund to support other community buildings
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CHARLES HAYWARD FOUNDATION HERITAGE & CONSERVATION PROGRAMME The Charles Hayward Foundation is a grant-making charitable trust which makes grants to charities which are registered in the U.K. There is also a separate small grant scheme for grants of up to £7,000. This is only available to organisations with turnover of less than £350,000 per annum. The Foundation predominantly funds capital costs. Occasionally, project funding may be offered for start-up or development activities where these are not part of the on-going revenue requirement of the organisation. The Foundation places great emphasis on funding projects that are developmental or innovative. It would like to enable things to happen that would not otherwise happen. It prefers funding a project in its early stages rather than finishing off an already well supported appeal. Its preferred area of impact is at the community and neighbourhood level. It also wishes to promote good practice.
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BIG LOTTERY FUND - AWARDS FOR ALL Big Lottery Fund (BIG) is committed to bringing real improvements to communities, and to the lives of people most in need. It is the largest distributor of National Lottery money to good causes, being responsible for giving out half the money for good causes raised by the National Lottery. Although the Awards for all grant scheme is clearly not focused on projects involving the heritage (indeed it specifically states that it will not pay for projects “that are predominantly based around Heritage”) nevertheless there may still be opportunities for community-based groups seeking funding to carry out a variety of heritage projects, providing the primary emphasis is seen to focus on the Fund’s core community improvement objective.
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BIG LOTTERY FUND - BIG LOCAL TRUST Big Lottery Fund (BIG) is committed to bringing real improvements to communities, and to the lives of people most in need. It is the largest distributor of National Lottery money to good causes, being responsible for giving out half the money for good causes raised by the National Lottery. Big Local aims to achieve the following outcomes: • Communities will be better able to identify local needs and take action in response to them. • People will have increased skills and confidence so that they can continue to identify and respond to local needs in the future. • The community will make a difference to the needs it prioritises. • People will feel that their area is a better place to live.
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COUNCIL FOR BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY CHALLENGE FUND The Council for British Archaeology is an educational charity working throughout the UK to involve people in archaeology and to promote the appreciation and care of the historic environment. CBA Challenge Funding, supported by English Heritage and Cadw, is intended to encourage independent, voluntary effort in making original contributions to the study and care of the historic environment. CBA Challenge Funding is open to applicants in England and Wales. Voluntary groups, societies and individuals are invited to put forward proposals to support new or existing innovative research projects, which will enhance the understanding of local heritage, and thus aid its future care. Applicants can ask for up to ÂŁ750.
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ASSOCIATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY- RESTORATION GRANTS The Association for Industrial Archaeology (AIA) is the national organisation for people who share an interest in Britain’s industrial past. The grant must not result in another body reducing its revenue funding; The grant will be for up to £20,000; The grant is to be used as partnership funding, the applicant being in the process of or having already raised matching funding from their own resources, fund raising, an HLF, PRISM or other grant award. The grant from the AIA must be a significant part of the total project cost (at least 20%), not just a small contribution to a very large project so that the AIA grant has significant impact. The grant can be either for new projects or ones which have begun but need further funding for completion. The grant is for capital funding only, not on-going revenue funding.
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BIFFA AWARD Biffa Award is a multi-million pound fund which awards grants to community and environmental projects across the UK. The fund’s money comes from landfill tax credits donated by Biffa Waste Services. Biffa Award is managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) on Biffa’s behalf. Small Grants: £250 - £10,000 for projects that enable communities to improve local facilities, such as a community building, nature reserve, cultural facility or outdoor space. Main Grants: £10,000 - £50,000 for projects that provide and improve community facilities, as above. Flagship: £150,000 - £500,000 for regionally significant and unique projects which improve biodiversity or cultural facilities.
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THE COALFIELDS REGENERATION TRUST MAIN GRANT The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (the Trust) was established in 1999 and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Britain’s coalfield communities. The Trust is an independent charity and company limited by guarantee. Its mission is to lead the way in coalfields regeneration and to restore healthy, prosperous and sustainable communities. In order to achieve this mission, it has two key objectives: • To complement the work of economically-driven agencies by focusing on the so-called “softer” side of regeneration; • To inform and influence policy-makers with regard to coalfields issues, and bend mainstream spend to needy coalfields communities. The Trust is always interested in working with partners to deliver projects and programmes that will contribute to the regeneration of coalfields communities, and welcomes enquiries from interested groups who want to discuss their ideas. The Trust works with people at very grassroots level in order to build confidence and encourage them to actively participate in taking their communities forward.
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THE COALFIELDS REGENERATION TRUST BRIDGING THE GAP Bridging the Gap (BtG) is one of the Trust’s two principal programmes (see separate entry for Main Grants programme). It offers grants from £500 to £10,000 to voluntary and community groups for projects that can be completed within 12 months. A group can have one grant in any 12-month period and each application must be for a different activity. England Following the Department for Communities and Local Government’s recent announcement of £30m for the English coalfields the Trust is now making plans for the delivery of our future programme of activity. We aim to have the detail on the shape of our programmes available shortly. In the interim, if you are interested in support from the Trust then contact the appropriate regional office and your local team will register your details.
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THE EARL FITZWILLIAM CHARITABLE TRUST The trust tends to favour charities that benefit rural communities, especially those with a connection to Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, South Yorkshire and Malton in North Yorkshire where the Fitzwilliam family have held their landed estates for many centuries. It was established in 1975 by the Rt Hon. Earl Fitzwilliam and has since had various capital sums and property gifted to it. Grants tend to be one-off and are usually for £5,000 or less. Grants are made to other charitable or appropriately constituted bodies in response to specific written applications. policy favours, but not exclusively, initiatives that benefit communities. Grants tend to be one off, not merely for annual expenses.
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ENGLISH HERITAGE- HISTORIC BUILDINGS, MONUMENTS & DESIGNED LANDSCAPES This scheme covers grants for the repair and conservation of some of England’s most significant historic buildings, monuments and designed landscapes. Grants are primarily offered for urgent repairs or other work required within two years to prevent loss or damage to important architectural, archaeological or landscape features. National Heritage Protection Commission Programme - This programme is the national strategic budget through which English Heritage commissions the research needed for evidence-based policy and funds nationally-important initiatives which underpin its lead role for the Historic Environment in England.
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ENGLISH HERITAGE - GRANTS TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES English Heritage runs run grant schemes that can help local planning authorities manage, protect and enhance the historic environment within their boundaries. These include: • Partnership schemes for the preservation and enhancement of Conservation Areas, via public realm works and repair grants to individual property owners; • Grants to help local authorities rescue buildings through statutory action: either by underwriting Urgent Works Notices or assisting in the costs of acquisition; • Grants to fund key new posts in local authorities.
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ENGLISH HERITAGE - REGIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES Projects which build up the capacity and commitment of local communities to champion the conservation and enhancement of their own local historic environments; projects which promote best-practice standards and skills for the conservation, documentation, interpretation and sustainable management of the resources of England’s historic environment, projects directed towards meeting regional based information needs.
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H B ALLEN CHARITABLE TRUST This is a general charitable trust. The Trustees have no restrictions on them as to the kinds of project or the areas they can support. The Trustees are prepared to fund core costs as well as capital projects, but they are unlikely to provide initial funding for newly established organisations. They do not make grants to, or enter into sponsorship arrangements with, individuals or to organisations that are not UK registered charities.
£ £ JOHN ANTHONY FLOYD CHARITABLE TRUST Grants up to £5000 for charities who work in either the Arts, Animal Welfare or Heritage. Applications must be made in writing, contact the trust for more information.
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HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND THe Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is the UK’s leading funder of our diverse heritage and the only heritage organisation that operates both across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and funds the entire spread of heritage – including buildings, museums, natural heritage and the heritage of cultural traditions and language. The Heritage Lottery Fund offer a range of different grant programmes with grants from £3,000 to over £5million. In assessing applications, they take account of the broad range of outcomes for heritage, people and communities that projects will achieve. Programmes on the Directory: Sharing Heritage (£3,000 to £10,000) - The Sharing Heritage programme is for any type of project related to national, regional or local heritage in the UK Start-Up Grants (£3,000 to £10,000) - Start-up grants are for groups planning to establish a new organisation to look after or engage people with heritage, or organisations taking on new responsibilities for heritage Transition Funding (£3,000 to £10,000) - The is for organisations in the
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UK looking to undertake a strategic change to become more resilient and sustained improved management of heritage Our Heritage (£10,000 to £100,000) - The Our Heritage programme is for any type of project related to national, regional or local heritage in the UK. Heritage Grants (Grants of over £100,000) - This is the open programme for grants over £100,000, for any type of project related to the national, regional, or local heritage in the UK. Young Roots (£3,000 to £50,000) - This programme is for projects led by young people. It aims to involve 11-25 year-olds in finding out about their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement. Collecting Cultures (£50,000 to £500,000) - An initiative to help heritage organisations expand their collections through strategic acquisitions programmes Heritage Enterprise (£100,000 to £5 million) - Heritage Enterprise supports enterprising community organisations to rescue neglected heritage sites and unlock their economic potential
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Townscape Heritage (£500,000 to £2,000,000) - Townscape Heritage Initiative makes grants that help communities to regenerate Conservation Areas displaying particular social and economic need. Catalyst (Various) - The Catalyst grants initiatives form part of a broader partnership initiative between HLF, DCMS and Arts Council England (ACE). Skills for the Future (£100,000 to £1million) - Skills for the Future funds projects which provide training placements to meet skills shortages in the heritage sector.
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ICOF COMMUNITY SHARES Community Shares ICOF is a new fund (set up in 2012) designed to support share issues aiming to raise investment for community-owned enterprises or facilities. Typical beneficiaries include renewable energy projects, community pubs and shops and supporter-owned sports clubs. CSI will offer to underwrite a community share issue after examining the proposal and conducting due diligence. This provides reassurance to the community that a financial institution has confidence in the project and thus improves the chances of the share issue being successful. It also means that the project would still go ahead even if it had failed to reach its investment target. The CSI fund can also be used where money has to be raised in a very short period. For example, when there is a deadline to buy a building the fund could allow the purchase to go ahead before the closing date of the share issue.
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LANDFILL COMMUNITIES FUND Objects D, DA and E - Under the Landfill Communities Fund (also known as the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme) landfill operators can currently redirect, as part of a voluntary donation, up to 6.2% of their tax liability in any year to fund projects undertaken by enrolled Approved Bodies, and reclaim 90% of this contribution as a tax credit. There are six main areas of work that can be undertaken when utilising LCF monies, these are called the ‘objects’, and two are relevant to this Documents: Object E The repair, maintenance or restoration of a Place of Worship or a Place of Architectural Importance Overarching Principles: The primary intent of this objective is to maintain, repair or restore a Place of Worship; or a building or structure that must have listed status or equivalent where the general public can access the building. This objective does not allow works to private residences. You will be asked to demonstrate: The Building or structure is open and accessible to the general public;
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The works you propose are to repair, restore or maintain the Building or structure. All the costs of the works relate to the actual Building or structure. The Landfill Communities Fund is regulated by ENTRUST on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs. As a regulator ENTRUST do not fund any work themselves.
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FROGNAL TRUST GRANT THe Frognal Trust Grant is provided and administered by the Frognal Trust for third sector organisations in the UK. The grant is intended to support small registered charities that work in the following areas: Culture and heritage Conservation projects Community services Parks Hospices and nursing homes Ophthalmological research Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Contact for further information.
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THE MERCERS’ COMPANY The Mercers’ Company has a long tradition of supporting projects to conserve our heritage and to promote the arts. Grants are made in a variety of fields under these two headings. Heritage Appeals are considered for: Material or fabric conservation and refurbishment; Library and Archive conservation; and Wildlife/Environment conservation. What they fund: They will consider applications for the material or fabric restoration and conservation of: Grade I and Grade II* listed buildings (excluding churches)
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PETER SAMUEL CHARITABLE TRUST GRANT The Peter Samuel Charitable Trust Grant is provided and administered by the Peter Samuel Charitable Trust and is available for voluntary and community organisations in the UK. The scheme is intended to support organisations undertaking projects to improve the quality of life in the communities and heritage and land restoration.
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SAINSBURY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTS Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts - Of the 18 individual trusts, the ones which have an expressed interest in supporting heritage projects, and which might therefore be of interest to users of this Directory, are: The Linbury Trust makes grants to organisations and towards causes across a broad range of categories, including: the Arts; Education; Environment and Heritage; Medical; Social Welfare and Developing Countries. Within each of these categories, the Trustees make grants very selectively; they give priority to charitable causes where they have particular knowledge and experience. Although Linbury is particularly associated with supporting the arts, some 65 per cent of the value of grants made over the last ten years has been to other causes. However it does not normally consider unsolicited proposals. The Headley Trust makes grants under a number of headings, including: • Arts, heritage and conservation projects in the UK of outstanding creative or architectural importance; • Support for regional museums to purchase unusual or exceptional artefacts; • Repair work to the fabric of Anglican cathedrals and large ecclesiastical buildings of exceptional architectural merit; • Fabric repair of medieval parish churches in sparsely populated and less prosperous villages;
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• Restoration of buildings, statuary or paintings, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe, supporting the capacity of new heritage NGOs, and training the next generation of conservation and heritage professionals. The Monument Trust makes grants under a number of headings, including: • Arts and Heritage – arts, architectural and environmental projects of national or regional importance, including galleries, museums, and historic houses and gardens. Proposals are particularly welcome for cultural projects which will make a major contribution to improving economically depressed areas.
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THE SOCIAL IMPACT CO-INVESTMENT FUND The Social Impact Co-Investment Fund has been established with the aim of enhancing the supply of early-stage funding to the social impact sector. In particular, the fund seeks to encourage business angel investors to invest in viable enterprises which operate with a primary social purpose. The Fund is managed by the FSE Group, with Resonance as lead partner, who will be primarily responsible for provision of ‘investment readiness’ support to the social enterprises and social due diligence. Resonance manages its own social enterprise angel network focused exclusively on early stage impact investments. £25,000-£100,000 – match funded with an equivalent (or greater) amount of monies from private sources (commercial terms in the form of equity or a loan). The matched funding need not necessarily have been sourced at the time of application. Business Location
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PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST GRANT Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust Grant - The Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust Grant is provided and administered by the Peter Stormonth Darling Charitable Trust and is available for TSOs in the UK. The scheme is intended to support organisations undertaking charitable projects.In particular, the scheme wishes to support projects with the following themes: Heritage. Education. Health care. Sports facilities. Grants typically range from £1,000 to £10,000 The application process is ongoing and interested applicants may apply at any time.
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THE TRUSTHOUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION The Foundation was formed in 1997 out of a trust operated by the Council of Forte plc which inherited investments in the Granada Group. The grants programme supports projects in the UK which address issues in Rural Communities and/or areas of Urban Deprivation. Within these two main headings, it is interested in helping established projects which work in a number of fields, one of which is Arts, Education & Heritage. For example arts projects for people with disabilities; performance or visual arts with a clear and strong community impact; alternative education projects; supplementary teaching; heritage projects in marine or industrial areas which involve local people and have a demonstrable community benefit.
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VIRIDOR CREDITS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY Viridor Credits Environmental Company is an independent, not-forprofit organisation which provides funding for community, heritage and biodiversity projects around the UK through the Landfill Communities Fund. Community - Provision or maintenance of public amenities. Conservation - Promotion of biological diversity through: The provision, conservation, restoration or enhancement of a natural habitat, or the maintenance or recovery of a species or its habitat on land or water. Heritage - Maintenance, restoration or renovation of structures of historical or architectural importance or those used for religious worship, provided they offer public access.
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WREN - HERITAGE RESTORATION FUND AND SMALL GRANT SCHEME WREN is the acronym for Waste Recycling Environmental Limited. It is one of the not-for-profit businesses that help benefit the lives of people who live close to landfill sites by awarding grants for environmental, heritage and community projects. WREN is a non-profit making Distributive Environmental Body (DEB) enrolled with ENTRUST to fund projects which are eligible under the Landfill Communities Fund. This entry is included as an exemplar of such enrolled DEBs, to give a broad overview of their policies, objectives and approach. The precise conditions will vary from one DEB to another, and will depend on the landfill sites, the revenues they generate and the eligible projects in each area.
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DIRECTORY OF SOCIAL CHANGE Directory of Social Change (DSC) is an independent charity with a vision of an independent voluntary sector at the heart of social change. They believe that society can be changed for the better when citizens take responsibility for themselves, their communities and each other. The activities of independent charities, voluntary organisations and community groups are fundamental to achieve social change. They are in touch with over 20,000 charities annually through conferences and training on fund raising, management, organisational and personal development, communication, finance and law. www.dsc.org.uk
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ASSOCIATION OF CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS The Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) is the UK wide support organisation for grant-making trusts and foundations of all types. With membership of over 300 including many large independent foundations; local and community trusts; family trusts; corporate foundations; and broadcasting appeals. Grants given by ACF members in 2005 totalled £1.2 billion. Although the core of ACF’s membership is drawn from grant-making trusts, they have many member foundations that are increasingly involved in other activities, especially research, policy and influencing work, but also venture philanthropy and social investment. www.acf.org.uk
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ASSOCIATION FOR HERITAGE INTERPRETATION The Association for Heritage Interpretation is a key forum for anyone interested in interpretation – the art of helping people explore and appreciate our world. AHI believes that interpretation enriches our lives through engaging emotions, enhancing experiences and deepening understanding of places, people, events and objects from the past and present. AHI aims to promote excellence in the practice and provision of interpretation and to gain wider recognition of interpretation as a professional activity. www.ahi.org.uk
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FUNDING CENTRAL Although this isn’t a grant provider, it does offer access to a useful search facility that can help to find suitable funding providers. The website is funded by the Cabinet Office and supported by NCVO. The also offer support and advice, as well as the facility to find project partners. Funding Central is a free resource for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. They list thousands of funding and finance opportunities, plus a wealth of tools and information supporting you to develop a sustainable income strategy. www.fundingcentral.org.uk
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GRANTSCAPE One of GrantScapes particular strengths is the Landfill Communities Fund, and it has so far successfully distributed and administered more than £65 million of grants for landfill operators to support over 1,200 projects through this fund The GrantScape Team has over 50 years’ collective experience in the world of charitable grant-making. Our major strengths are in designing cost-effective Community Benefit Funds for clients, and in promoting and managing these successfully for them. www.grantscape.org.uk
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ARTS & BUSINESS Arts & Business is not a direct provider of project funding. However for projects that might lend themselves to support from the private or corporate sectors (perhaps because of some logical association between the project and a particular industry, or on a local level between a project and a local business) the organisation functions as a “clearing house� to bring together businesses which are prepared to offer some level of corporate sponsorship and projects seeking financial support. It has recently merged with Business in the Community. Arts & Business is the leading source of learning resources, development opportunities and tailored fund raising advice for organisations seeking partnerships with business. It forges partnerships by providing businesses with a combination of cultural expertise, market intelligence and networks. www.artsandbusiness.bitc.org.uk
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B & Q - WASTE DONATION SCHEME B&Q operates a waste donation scheme through all stores. B&Q donate unsaleable products and waste materials for re-use by recognised community groups, eg. schools, charities, The Scout Association. They will donate items such as slightly damaged tins of paint, off-cuts of timber, broken tiles for mosaic projects. These items are donated on the understanding that they will be re-used. These are unsaleable/waste items, and therefore they cannot guarantee the suitability for re-use but can provide much needed resourses for projects. www.diy.com/corporate/community/waste-donation/
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CANAL & RIVER TRUST The Canal & River Trust do not appear to be offering any grants currently, but are a useful resource for advice and guidance. They believe that the true potential of canals and rivers and their long-term survival will only be secured if everyone fully engages with the visitors, neighbours and business partners. By harnessing their goodwill, energy and expertise, it is possible to widen the enjoyment of the waterways today while protecting them for future generations. www.canalrivertrust.org.uk
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BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL AWARDS The British Archaeological Awards are a showcase for the best in British archaeology and a central event in the archaeological calendar. Established in 1976, they have grown to encompass fourteen Awards, covering every aspect of British archaeology. The Awards are open to both ‘professional’ and ‘voluntary’ archaeologists for projects undertaken within Britain and, where appropriate (e.g Discovery of the Year, TV/Radio Award), to non-archaeologists. Recommendations for awards are welcome from both those involved in the projects and from others who consider the project worthy. The categories which will be awarded in 2014 are: • Best Archaeological Project • Best Community Engagement Archaeological Project • Best Archaeological Book • Best Public Presentation of Archeology • Best Archaeological Innovation • Outstanding Achievement Award • Best Archaeological Discovery
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AIA - DOROTHEA AWARD FOR CONSERVATION Association for Industrial Archaeology -Dorothea Award for Conservation. The AIA, in conjunction with Dorothea Restorations Ltd, offers an annual award of £500 and a plaque to the project considered the best of that year’s entries. The Award’s purpose is to support and encourage voluntary conservation work on sites and artefacts of industrial, agricultural, and domestic importance.
AIA - ARCHAEOLOGICAL REPORT AWARD The AIA runs several annual award themes, open to those in industry history projects, study or excavation at all levels. It also supports the British Archaeology Awards (see separate entry).
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DAVID CANTER MEMORIAL FUND CRAFT AWARDS The fund is open to those who have finished their formal training and are working full or part-time but need money for specific projects, setting up a workshop, buying equipment, educational work or for research and travel. Awards made are usually in the region of ÂŁ500 and are made every other year, each time focusing on different craft disciplines. For 2014, this will be Combined Materials, with awards going to makers who are working in two or more materials in a cross-disciplinary practice.
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ROYAL INSTITUTE OF BRITISH ARCHITECTS (RIBA) - CONSERVATION AWARD There is one point of entry for all RIBA Awards (this includes Conservation Awards). RIBA Awards have been running continuously since 1966 and are judged and presented locally. By entering the awards online your scheme will be entered automatically for: RIBA regional awards (including a series of special awards) RIBA Awards national special awards (RIBA Manser Medal, Stephen Lawrence Prize and RIBA Client of the Year) RIBA Stirling Prize RIBA Lubetkin Prize (international schemes outside the EU).
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LISTING Advantages of a Listed building •
Generate the funding of the project from the investor.
• The investor is buying a piece of history and a building with special character and interests. • Listed buildings are unique with historical value and heritageassets. • Listed buildings are unlikely to lose value as easily as regular buildings. • VAT is waived on the costs of alterations to listed buildings, although it still applies to everyday maintenance works, allowing for investors to make “huge savings”. • Owners that cannot afford repairs can apply for a grant that is available for buildings of ‘outstanding architectural or historic interest’. Grants are made towards re-roofing, treating dry rot and other structural repairs, but not normally towards decoration or works of regular maintenance. Grants cannot be made for work already started or completed, so requests for assistance should be made before work is begun.
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Disadvantages of a listed building • Permission is needed from the local planning authority before making any changes. • The request for making changes can be denied; ultimately the applicant who wants the change will not have the final say. • If a local authority consider that a listed building is not being properly preserved they may serve on the owner a ‘repairs notice’ under Section 115 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971. This notice must specify the works which the authority consider reasonably necessary for the proper preservation of the building and explain that if it is not complied with within 2 months the authority may make a compulsory purchase order and submit it to the Secretary of State for confirmation. If the owner deliberately neglects the building in order to redevelop the site, the local authority may not only acquire the building, but may do so at a price which excludes the value of the site for redevelopment. • Repairs on a listed building are likely to be more costly than repairs on a standard building because they may need specialist tradesman to complete the work, at a certain high standard.
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REGISTER AS A CHARITY Charities exist to benefit the public. Because of this, charities: • Pay reduced business rates • Receive tax relief • Can get certain types of grants and funding But charities are restricted in what they can do and how they work. For example, charities need to: • Follow charity law, which includes telling the Charity Commission and the public about their work. • Do only things that are charitable in law • Be run by trustees who do not usually personally benefit from the charity. • Be independent - a charity can work with other organisations but must make independent decisions about how it carries out its charitable purposes. • Some of the Funding sources mentioned in this report rely
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