1. Antonia - Intro to HLF 1

2. A broad view of heritage
Historic buildings
Archaeological sites
Collections
Places and objects linked to industrial, maritime and transport history
Natural and designed landscapes
Wildlife
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3. A broad view of heritage
People’s memories and experiences
Histories of people and communities
Languages and dialects
Cultural traditions
Histories of places and events
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4. Outcomes – A lasting difference for heritage and people
We describe the differences that we want to make to heritage, people and communities as ‘Outcomes’
There are 14 in total, however your project does not need to contribute towards them all
We will consider how well your project will achieve these Outcomes, which means that contributing towards more will not necessarily make your application stronger
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Ensure differences can be measured – quantitative and qualitative

5. Outcomes for communities
Outcomes for heritage
better managed
in better condition
better interpreted and explained
identified/recorded
Outcomes for people
developed skills
learnt about heritage
changed attitudes or behaviour
had an enjoyable experience
volunteered time
Outcomes for communities
environmental impacts reduced
more / wider range of people engaged with heritage
local community a better place to live, work or visit
economy boosted
organisation more resilient
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6. Who Can Apply? Public or not-for-profit organisations such as:
Community or voluntary groups
Local authorities
Other public sector organisations
Parish Councils
Charities
All organisations must have a constitution / set of rules and a bank account
However, private owners for ‘for-profit’ organisations can now apply under Our Heritage scheme providing Public Benefit outweighs Private Gain
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7. Main Grant Schemes Sharing Heritage (£3,000 to £10,000)
First World War: Then and Now (£3,000 to £10,000)
Our Heritage (£10,000 to £100,000)
Young Roots (£10,000 to £50,000, aimed at young people aged 11 – 25)
Resilient Heritage (£3,000 to £250,000)
Heritage Grants (£100,000+)
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8. Sharing Heritage Grants £3,000 - £10,000 Easy access for small groups
Can include capital works
Min. 1 outcome for people
Projects last up to 1 year
Not-for-profit applicants
Very light touch assessment
Single payment in advance
No deadlines
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One outcomes for people – encouraged to include learning

9. Applicant: Thinking Films Ltd Grant Awarded: £9,900
Title: Punk Snow
Applicant: Thinking Films Ltd
Grant Awarded: £9,900
Filmed oral & photographic history of the Punk era in 1970s Liverpool
Based on the diaries of broadcaster Roger Hill ‘the Godfather of Liverpool punk’ and archive copies of ‘Merseysound’ fanzine
Many LGBT people went to music club Eric's which embraced the ethos of dress how you want, be who you want and enabled Roger to explore his own identity and come out as Trans
Carry out oral histories with c.12 people
Digitise images relating to Eric’s
Create a short film
Working with both punks and LGBT community
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10. First World War: Then and Now
Grants £3,000 - £10,000
Easy access for small groups
Can include capital works including work to memorials
Min. 1 outcome for people
Projects last up to 2 year
Not-for-profit applicants
Very light touch assessment
Single payment in advance
No deadlines
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The announcements made by PM at IWM in October 2012 included a new First World War Centenary grants programme to be established by HLF
New programme open to all groups and it will be easy to apply. We will assess applications in 8 weeks.
The programme has at least £1m per year, for 6 years. If demand is high, we are hoping that this will be increased.
The programme aims to create greater understanding of First World War and its impact on communities in the UK and to encourage a broad range of perspectives on the First World War
The programme aims to enable young people and communities to take an active part in First World War commemorations
A typical project would include activities such as:
Researching, identifying and recording local heritage
Creating a community archive
Developing exhibitions, trails or smartphone apps
Conserving a war memorial
Researching, writing and performing artistic material (e.g. a play or music) based on heritage sources
The programme aims to leave a UK-wide legacy of First World War community heritage to mark the cententary

11. School caters for pupils with generic learning difficulties aged 11-19
Title: Home Alone During World War One Applicant: Broadfield Specialist School Awarded: £9,100
School caters for pupils with generic learning difficulties aged 11-19
Project looked at what life would have been like for young people during FWW
Activities include sessions with a local historian, creating pieces of artwork, working with a local artist to create a tapestry and making a film
Artwork will be displayed at Haworth Art Gallery and tapestry will be on permanent display there
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12. Our Heritage Grants £10,000 - £100,000
Helping communities to discover, celebrate, share and take care of their heritage
Projects last up to 3 years in practice
Minimum of two outcomes (1 from heritage, 1 from people)
8 week assessment
No minimum match funding
50% of grant up paid up front
No deadlines
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Very similar to Your Heritage
Who can apply:
Single organisations
Partnerships
Private individuals/commercial ‘for-profit’ organisations - Public benefit must outweigh private gain
If applications involve capital work
- step-change re public access and engagement
Demonstrate clear public support
Clear need for lottery invesment

13. Title: Bee’s in the Borough Applicant: Newground Together
Grant Awarded: £49,900 (51% of total project costs)
Aim to increase the Black Honey Bee in Borough of Burnley which is under threat of extinction due to interbreeding with foreign species & introductions of pathogens which genetically weaken colonies
Rearing 400 queen bees, building 200 nucleas hives & planting 100 hectares of native bee forage plants in 6 Burnley parks
Education programme incl. training volunteers in beekeeping, planting & hive building, information panels in parks & Bee Roadshows
Success led to follow-up project ‘Bee’s Beyond the Borough’
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14. Young Roots Engage young people 11-25 years in their heritage
Stem from the ideas and interests of young people
Partnership between youth and heritage groups
Led by a not-for-profit organization
Grants £10,000 - £50,000
Projects last up to 2 years
No deadlines
8 week assessment
6 outcomes
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Many people will be familiar with Young Roots – part of our grant giving since 2003 – reflects our commitment to encouraging the participation of young people in heritage
Young Roots funds project that will engage young people designed with input from young people
We will continue with the changes we’ve alerady adopted this year
– the higher maximum grant of £50,000
extension of the age range supported to years
Project length up to 2 years
NB – can’t find YR outcomes – have they been done yet?

15. Title: Lancashire’s Lost Legends: Witch is True
Title: Lancashire’s Lost Legends: Witch is True? Applicant: Mid Pennine Arts Grant Awarded: £27,900
The witches of Pendle Hill & the trials in young people uncovered the stories & separated fact from local legend
Two local high schools including young people interested in history/art & those who would benefit from alternative ways of engaging with the subjects & school
Visits to heritage sites & museums, residential weekend & talks
Film-making, art and drama, celebration events
Young people working towards Bronze Arts Awards
Schools – youth partner; LCC Cultural Services (Museums – heritage partner)
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16. Heritage Grants Grants over £100,000 Projects last up to 5 years
Capital projects with activities OR activity-only projects
Decision by NW Committee (£100,000 to £2m)
Decision by Trustees (£2m +)
2 round application process
Minimum of three outcomes (one from each heading)
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17. Resilient Heritage
Grants £3,000 - £10,000, £10,000 - £100,000 & £100,000 to £250,000
3 identified Outcomes
Not-for-profit applicants
Very light touch assessment
Single payment in advance
No deadlines
Range of things covered incl. training for trustees, feasibility report, condition survey, costs around setting up a new group, advice on business related issues e.g. VAT
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18. Changes to HLF Funding for 2018
Shortly opening public consultation on Grants for 2019 onwards
No longer taking applications for Targeted Programmes, eg Parks for People, Townscape Heritage
Final application deadline for grants over £100,000 (Heritage Grants and Heritage Enterprise) is 16 August 2018
All grants between £1m and £5m will now be presented to our Board of Trustees
Grants between £100,000 and £1m will be presented to our Committee for NW
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19. Changes to HLF Funding for 2018
Resilient Heritage Grants between £100,000 and £250,000 will close on 27 September 2018
Grants under £100,000 will close on 19 January 2019
New funding programmes will open in 2019, information being shared sometime in mid 2018
Website
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20. Contact details: Antonia Canal Development Officer Email: antonia
Contact details: Antonia Canal Development Officer Andy Kelly
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