Quality and Risk #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.
Things we will cover • • • • •
Is my organisation eligible? Does my organisation meet the Baseline Standards? Planning to meet the Baseline Standards How does my organisation guarantee a quality service? Tools for risk management.
Durations and grant amounts
Grant amounts (2-year and 4-year grants) Small
– £2,500 to £10,000/year; for two years
Medium – £10,000-£49,000/year; for four years (taper in years 3 and 4) Large
– £50,000- £150,000/year; for four years (taper in years 3 and 4)
VCS Grants Prospectus Eligibility For this grants prospectus, by voluntary and community sector we mean non-governmental, community-based organisations which are value-driven (their values arise from the community) and which reinvest their surpluses to further social, environmental or cultural objectives for the community. The sector includes voluntary and community organisations, charities, Community Interest Companies, co-operatives and mutuals. They range from small volunteer/single worker organisations and local community groups to large established organisations.
VCS Grants Prospectus To be eligible to apply for prospectus grants organisations must be based in or delivering services in Bristol and • be non-governmental • be constituted • have a set of objectives that allows them to undertake the activities they are proposing • be value driven, for the social good • be non party political • have at least three local trustees or directors (who are not paid shareholders) • reinvest any financial surpluses to further social, environmental or cultural objectives that bring a significant community benefit to Bristol • do not distribute any of their surpluses or assets through share dividends to individuals or shareholders • have a bank account in the organisation’s name For the purposes of the prospectus, organisations must have one or more of the following structures or forms: • a registered charity • a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee • a Community Interest Company limited by share (Schedule 2 with 100% asset lock only) • a company limited by guarantee • a community benefit company registered as an industrial or provident society • a voluntary and community unincorporated charitable association
What do organisations need to apply? Baseline standards – the council’s minimum requirements for allocating grant funds to community organisations. Look at checklist and identify: Things you have already Things to improve Things to make from scratch Things you need for (a) application, (b) later – depends on Small, Medium or Large grant.
Guaranteeing a quality service How does your organisation ensure that your service users get a quality service? Areas to think about • Planning • Resourcing • Feedback, review, improve cycle • Legal requirements
Managing risk • What is risk? • Types of risk • • • •
Governance Operational Financial External
• Managing risk • • • • •
Identify risks Assess risks – impact and likelihood Evaluate actions needed Review, monitor and assess Develop a risk policy
Thanks – any questions? Useful resources • http://www.voscur.org/grants-prospectus • https:// www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-manage-risks-in-your-ch arity • https:// www.gov.uk/government/publications/charities-andrisk-management-cc26
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
Thanks – any questions? Kate Hygate kate@voscur.org 0117 909 9949