Development Officer – HLF South East England Region Judith Carruthers Development Officer – HLF South East England Region judith.carruthers@hlf.org.uk www.hlf.org.uk

EVIDENCE…. Not just what you going to do, but WHY

Who we are A National Lottery good cause www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk Nationally, we have around £300 million to spend in 2017/2018 We have a number of different funding programmes All money from National Lottery ticket sales

HLF South-East region

Priority Development Areas North Kent Dartford, Gravesham, Medway, Swale East Kent Thanet, Dover, Shepway Costal West Sussex Arun, Worthing & Adur South East Hampshire Gosport, Portsmouth, Havant Applicants within these Local Authorities can receive extra help and support from HLF Development team

The difference HLF wants to make: A lasting difference for heritage and people Heritage Lottery Fund Strategic Framework 2013 - 2019 Achieved through 14 HLF Outcomes

Sharing Heritage Grants of £3,000 - £10,000 www. hlf. org Sharing Heritage Grants of £3,000 - £10,000 www.hlf.org.uk/sharingheritage Smallest grants programme No application deadline Short application form Projects up to 1 year long Decision in 8-10 weeks

Our Heritage Grants of £10,000 - £100,000 Open programme No application deadline Decision in 8 -10 weeks Projects up to 3 years long 1 heritage outcome, 1 people outcome

Outcomes for HERITAGE In better condition Better managed Identified/recorded Better interpreted and explained Through our funding we want to help sustain and transform the UK’s heritage. Projects we’ve supported have rescued thousands of buildings and places from decay. They have breathed new life into neglected collections, parks and landscapes. And they’ve inspired communities to record and celebrate their stories. Outcomes for HERITAGE In better condition Better managed Identified/recorded Better interpreted and explained

Outcomes for PEOPLE Changed their attitudes and/or behaviour Developed skills Had an enjoyable experience Learnt about heritage Volunteered time PoW images needed here – I will see what I have. We believe that people from all communities should be able to see their heritage reflected in our national story. The projects we fund inspire people to learn and get involved with heritage. They help people find fulfilling volunteer roles and develop skills, and create thousands of opportunities for an enjoyable day out. Outcomes for PEOPLE Changed their attitudes and/or behaviour Developed skills Had an enjoyable experience Learnt about heritage Volunteered time Don’t underestimate the value of the ‘enjoyable experience’ outcome – this is not just about your audience but about you and your staff/volunteers too!

Outcomes for COMMUNITIES Negative environmental impacts will be reduced More people and a wider range of people will have engaged with heritage Your local area will be a better place to live, work or visit Your local economy will be boosted Your organisation will be more resilient Some of the communities outcomes are a little more challenging because they are actually impacts (longer term) but they can be addressed with a little thought. Heritage projects can re-energise neglected areas, creating vibrant places to live and work. And they can foster a real sense of community. Many groups think that ‘more and wider’ is difficult – but actually it is just about changing the audience profile and inviting new people in, which seems like a good idea in terms of mission surely! Who doesn’t currently visit your place of worship? How can you make contact with them and show them what they might get from a visit to your PoW? Not about quantity – more about quality and making a genuine difference!

Decision-making Project idea / vision Heritage significance & risk Outcomes Heritage People Communities Need Project risk Development Delivery Sustainability

What need is your project responding to What need is your project responding to? Physical: Heritage conservation need Audiences: /lack of awareness/access need/ difference it will make to target audiences Opportunity: e.g. anniversary/larger community initiative/local authority priorities

Be specific!! For all projects: Who are your target audiences? What barrier exists with these audiences for relating to your heritage focus? What evidence do you have for this? What activities will you carry out with these audiences? Why are these activities the most appropriate for that audience and your heritage focus?

Our Heritage Qu 3b&c Tell us about any problems there are relating to how people engage with the heritage now, what barriers they face, or if there are opportunities to improve this Tell us about any consultation you have done and how this has shaped your project proposals

Support from HLF Talk to us! Development teams Pre-application form Advice Making connections Other resources Online communities Good practice guidance Case studies and project snapshots Talk to us! Q. How can HLF help? A. We can provide support Development teams Pre-application form Advice Making connections Other resources Online communities Good practice guidance Case studies and project snapshots Talk to us!

Development Officer – HLF South East England Region Judith Carruthers Development Officer – HLF South East England Region judith.carruthers@hlf.org.uk www.hlf.org.uk

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Heritage will be better managed Activity Difference it will make Creating a Management & Maintenance Plan Protecting the capital investment Better planning for future spending Avoiding surprises! Hiring project staff Developing new resources Delivering more activities Building capacity With our investment, heritage will be better managed There will be clear improvements in the way that you manage heritage. This could include the implementation of plans for management and maintenance, securing additional staff, Trustees or other resources that you need, or the more effective use of existing resources. How you will know what you have achieved As a result of these improvements, you will be able to show that the heritage you manage is in a stronger position for the long term including, if appropriate, a stronger financial position. These improvements to managing the heritage are likely to mean that you can meet national or sector quality standards.

Your organisation will be more resilient Activity Difference it will make Developing a fundraising strategy Secure income stream Friends group? Planned giving / legacies Greater capacity Less burden on existing volunteers New ideas / approaches Attracting new volunteers With our investment your organisation will be more resilient Your organisation will have greater capacity to withstand threats and to adapt to changing circumstances to give you a secure future. You will achieve this greater resilience through stronger governance and greater local involvement in your organisation; increased management and staff skills; fresh sources of expertise and advice; and working in partnership to share services, staff and resources. How you will know what you have achieved You might have new volunteers who increase your capacity and skills; or new sources of income through commercial activity, endowments or new fundraising programmes. You will be able to show that your organisation is stronger and in a better position for the future as a result of the changes you made as part of your project. Increased skills More confidence in ability to care for the building Undertaking training

People will have learnt about heritage Activity Difference it will make Creating educational resources More engaging experience for children Ability to attract new / more school groups Encourages new types of visitor / audience Promotes understanding of building materials Promotes traditional craft skills Hosting ‘open days’ and ‘hard hat’ tours With our investment, people will have learnt about heritage Individuals will have developed their knowledge and understanding of heritage because you have given them opportunities to experience heritage in ways that meet their needs and interests. How you will know what you have achieved Adults, children and young people who took part in the project, or who are visiting your site or engaging with your heritage in other ways, e.g. through digital technology, will be able to tell you what they have learnt about heritage and what difference this makes to them and their lives. They will also be able to tell you what they are doing with that knowledge and understanding; such as, sharing it with other people, using it in their professional or social life, or undertaking further study.