1. Mark Cotton Head of South West Region Big Lottery Fund

2. Funding Context: 2010-11 Over 31,000 applications requesting nearly £3 billion 14,000 awards totaling £400 million Actively managing 31,097 awards made in previous years worth over £1.3 billion

4. Inspired by People Powered Change Using BIG’s funding and influence to: Support and unleash the talents of individuals and community groups Create the space to celebrate the individuals and communities that make a difference to the lives of those most in need Provide the opportunity to showcase collaborative activities that we believe will have a long-lasting impact

5. What will characterise Big Lottery investments? Building on assets Engaging the beneficiaries Evidence-based co-production Conscious of context Distinct from Government Issue Length of investment Flexibility

6. An outcomes funder Activity Resilience Learning ? ?

7. The UK Portfolio to 2015 Examples of Current Programmes UK Portfolio International Replication and Innovation Partnerships and public involvement International Communities £80m Improving Futures £20m Realising Ambition £25m Village SOS £11m People’s Millions £3.5m

8. The England Portfolio Open responsive market driven supporting broad outcomes ie A4A/RC Developing capability

9. What makes a successful Reaching Communities application? Clear evidence of need Beneficiary involvement Solid outcomes Clear and reasonable budget Partnership working Answer questions fully and send everything you are asked for Read the key messages

10. Find out more: What we have funded on your area: http://www.biglotteryfundgrants.org.uk:8080/grant search/gs_001.xsql What funding is available: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/index/funding-uk/new_programmes.htm To respond to the consultation re policy directions: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/cabinet-office-consultations Advice line: 0845 4 10 20 30 Web: www.biglotteryfund.org.ukwww.biglotteryfund.org.uk Follow me or my team on Twitter: www.twitter.com/markbigsw www.twitter.com/teambigsw