How to make an impact #Bris_grants
IMPORTANT NOTE
Some parts of the Prospectus are shared in this workshop to help VCS organisations prepare for their application. Please note that they are dependent on the Prospectus being agreed at Bristol City Council's Cabinet in August. Details may change and will be published after the Cabinet meeting.
Agenda
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What is it? The big picture Impact terminology ‘How we make an impact’ model Demonstrating your impact
Aims
• Understand the Prospectus ‘how we make an impact’ model • Consider how your organisation could complete this model in its application
What is it? “This is the VCS Grants Prospectus. It is a Bristol City Council document in which we tell people what council grant funding is available over the four years from April 2017 for the voluntary and community sector (referred to as the VCS). It tells people what we want to achieve with it, what we expect from grant funded organisations and what the processes are for applying for grants and allocating the grants.�
Prospectus – big picture For some people in Bristol who are facing disadvantage Individuals – Geographic communities – Communities of interest we are focusing on these Key Challenges Reducing financial, food and fuel poverty Tackling unemployment and underemployment Improving access to information, services and opportunities in the city Increasing physical, social and digital inclusion and reducing social isolation Enabling influence and participation in the community and we ask VCS organisations To use their skills, experience and focus to work sustainably to make a difference and create change by Giving the right help at the right time Helping people to help themselves and each other Building on the strengths of people and communities Connecting people and organisations within and across communities that will deliver these impacts Reduced disadvantage and inequality Improved health and wellbeing Increased resilience (people’s ability to manage)
Application Process and Timings
Name of grant
Amount per Grant year Term From £2,500 to 2 years £10,000
Tapers applied None
Application Process 3-Step process
Medium Grant
£10,001 to £49,999
4 years
Yes in years 3 and 4
E-Portal application form
Large Grant
£50,000 to £150,000
4 years
Yes in years 3 and 4
E-Portal application form
Collaborative Grant
We are open and interested to receive collaborative applications of any size (small, medium or large) from organisations where the collaboration will results in improved impact(s) for local people.
Small Grant
Application Deadline(s) 17th September 2016 (EOI) 4th November (application) 17th October 2016 17th October 2016
Application Process and Timings Open date – 15/08/16 Small grants 3 stage process: expression of interest (by 17/9/16); discussion with council officers; light touch application form (deadline 4/11/16). Medium and Large grants Deadline date – 17/10/16 Tapering – Reduction in grant funding in years 3 and 4 Managed through ProContract – Register NOW (https ://www.bristol.gov.uk/tenders-contract/procurement-rules-regulati ons )
Impact terminology
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Aim Goals Activities Inputs Outputs Outcomes Measures Impact Indicators
Impact terminology
Aim
4 residents in recovery from substance misuse and managing mental health needs will improve diet and nutrition through pizza making.
Goals
• Provide learning opportunities, to include: - comprehension of numeracy (measuring ingredients) - comprehension of literacy (reading instructions) • Provide activity for residents to increase social interaction
Activities (what will we do?) • Develop training sessions • Provide learner activities • Produce learner diaries
Impact terminology
Inputs (what do we need?) • • • •
Funding provided for trainer’s fees and course materials Tutor time and expertise Kitchen facilities and equipment offered by housing association Fitbits provided by local health centre.
Outputs (tangible products)
• 2 x2 hour pizza making sessions • 4 (people) benefitting from x 2 (sessions) learning opportunities • Learner diaries
Outcomes (benefits in defined period)
• Increased literacy and numeracy skills / use of kitchen technology • Improved awareness of diet and nutrition • Reduced social isolation: participants spending more time out of their rooms and connecting with others • Increased confidence to communicate and interact and with peers.
Impact terminology
Measures (how will we assess?) • • • •
2 case studies (qualitative) with evaluation and conclusions including input from health workers 8 completed learner evaluation forms (quantitative) Learner diaries to reflect beginning through to end journey (qualitative) Fitbit readings.
Impact (longer term benefits) • • • •
Participants improved management of own budget / saving finances Participants more active / increased mobility in and around residence Participants improved control of general diet through preparation of own meals Enrolment on college course for further learning.
Indicators (how will we know?) • •
Have reduced spending on shop manufactured food products Participants monitoring intake of i.e. protein, carbs, cholesterol, etc in diet
‘How we make an impact’ model What needs to change and why? Who does this affect? What problem(s) are they facing? Which key challenge(s) would this change address?
How will you work to make this change?
What will you do? Who will you work with and when/at what point? How will your work meet our priorities? • Giving the right help at the right time • Helping people to help themselves and each other • Building on the strengths of people and communities • Connecting people and organisations within and across communities
How do you know this will create change?
What evidence do you have that this works? Or what evidence makes you think that this will work?
What will you look at and measure to see if change is happening?
What three outcomes would you expect to see if change is successful and how would you measure them?
How do your outcomes contribute to our three impacts for people in the city? What are the links between your outcomes and our impacts? • Reduced disadvantage and inequality • Improved health and wellbeing • Increased resilience (people’s ability to manage)
Further information and support www.voscur.org/grants-prospectus, including: • Consultation report (‘we asked, you said, we did’) • Important dates • List of potential partners (and form to register your organisation’s interest in collaborating) • Events and training sessions • Frequently asked questions and answers • Voscur’s support for VCS organisations • • • •
Self-help (online tools/checklists) Guided help (training, briefings, one-off support) In-depth advice Funding Application Review Service (charges apply)
Further information and support
www.voscur.org/grants-prospectus Contact Voscur on 0117 909 9949 to start the discussion about support for your VCS organisation