Big Lottery FundSarah CarrollFunding Officer (Local)
July 2014
How is the Lottery pound spent?
• Camelot (0.5 pence)• Prize money (50 pence)• Taxes (12 pence)• Retailer (5 pence)• Administration (4.5 pence)• Good causes (28 pence)
Who distributes ‘good causes’ money?•Big Lottery Fund (40%):
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk•Arts Council England (20%): www.artscouncil.org.uk
•Heritage Lottery Fund (20%): www.hlf.org.uk•Sport England (20%): www.sportengland.orgWhich distributor is right for you?
Big Lottery Fund - Mission
“The Big Lottery Fund is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and to the lives of
people most in need”
Our funding approach
1. Prevention2. Long term3. Evidence4. User
informed5. Partnershi
p6. Local7. Impact
Big Lottery Fund - outcomesOutcome 1: People having better chances in life, with better access to training and development to improve their life skills
Outcome 2: Stronger communities, with more active citizens, working together to tackle their problems
Outcome 3: Improved rural and urban environments, which communities are better able to access and enjoy
Outcome 4: Healthier and more active people and communities
Investing in Projects (big and small)
Awards for All•£300-£10,000•12 month projects
Reaching Communities•£10,000 +•Up to 5 year projects
Other initiativesParks for People – see www.hlf.org.uk
Our Environment, Our Future
Log your community enterprise on the Enterprising England map
Support from ACRE for rural communities to start their own social
enterprise – see www.villagesos.org.uk
Where to find out more
www.biglotteryfund.org.ukwww.bigblog.org.uk
Big Advice Line: 0845 4 10 20 30 Textphone: 0845 6 02 16 59
Email: [email protected]
