Third Sector Early Intervention Fund. Evelyn Boyd Communications Manager

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1 Third Sector Early Intervention Fund Evelyn Boyd Communications Manager

2 Third Sector Early Intervention Fund Overview of fund Questions Opportunity for informal discussions with BIG staff

3 Overview to support third sector organisations to deliver national outcomes relating to children and young people, and the families and communities that support them

4 National outcomes Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed We have improved the life chances for children, young people and families at risk Our young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens We have strong, resilient and supportive communities where people take responsibility for their own actions and how they affect others

5 Background Need for clear rationale for funding Need to support shift to prevention and early intervention Recognition of the key role of sector infrastructure Recognition of the value of core funding to organisations Recognition of the need for funding for innovation

6 Overview Total fund 20 million Minimum application 10,000 No maximum Applications for between 18 months and 2 year activity Spend by March 2015

7 Third Sector Early Intervention Fund Two strands Strand 1: Investing in organisations Strand 2: Investing in projects

8 Strand 1: Investing in organisations 14 million to invest in organisations that can improve policy and practice nationally and those that provide support to those delivering services to children and young people, and the families and communities that support them national delivery organisations intermediary and umbrella bodies organisations that contribute to national policy or practice

9 Strand 1 - outcomes National, strategic and infrastructure organisations can contribute more effectively to national policy and practice relating to children and young people, and the families and communities that support them or Intermediary and umbrella organisations are able to deliver more effective and sustainable services to their members working in the field of children and young people, and the families and communities that support them 9

10 Strand 1 - What can you apply for? funding to help organisations develop their capacity to deliver national outcomes and priorities can include core costs eg salaries, premises and other running costs like insurance, HR and governance. It can also fund the costs associated with expanding your core capacity Need to demonstrate how core investment will lead to better outcomes for children, young people and their families. 10

11 Strand 2: Investing in projects around 6m to fund creative approaches working directly with children and young people, and the families and communities that support them

12 Strand 2 - outcome children and young people, and the families and communities that support them, have greater access to effective services which take a preventative or early intervention approach. 12

13 Strand 2 What can you apply for? Costs associated with delivering activities Can include staff salaries, materials and equipment, volunteer expenses, travel costs and a proportion of overheads. Need to demonstrate how project activity adds value to existing services and approaches. Applications should also tell us how they fit with existing strategies and services If activities are to be delivered locally, how they fit with local priorities, including those of the Community Planning Partnership.

14 What are we looking for? improved outcomes for children and young people, and their families prevention and early intervention parenting and family capacity skills community capacity support for children and young people improved services for children and young people, and the families and communities that support them Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) principles

15 Assessment Is there a need for investment in this area? Are your activities going to achieve outcomes that address the need? Does it fit with the outcomes we have set the programme to achieve? Are you the right organisation to deliver this? (experience, knowledge, connectivity) Is the proposal well planned?

16 Application process Guidance and application form available at Deadline is 1 February Decisions by end of March Activity can start 1 April Can apply for one or both strands, but need to complete separate application forms

17 Further help and advice (documents and Q & A) enquiries.scotland@biglotteryfund.org.uk

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