1. Largest Distributor of Good Causes funds from the National Lottery Purposes - Health, Education, Environment & Charitable Purposes Focus on those most in need Wide range of funding programmes including Young Peoples Fund, Community Assets, Wellbeing, Heroes Return, Village SOS and more... About Big Lottery Fund

2. Village SOS Funding Key facts - Grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 - For enterprising projects - In rural areas, villages and towns with a population of up to 3,000 people - For revenue and capital items - New projects, not for existing activities - Grant to be spent within 12 months of receiving it

3. Enterprising projects from round one Micro Brewery Community Transport Community run business hubs Local food and catering Village Shops and post offices Recycling projects Events and Festivals Renewable energy Commercial training courses Walking and cycling trails Projects to enhance income from tourism Broadband internet Cafe Bakery

4. Application Process

5. Deadlines by 2pm on Thursday 31 May 2012 by 2pm on Thursday 26 July 2012 by 2pm on Thursday 12 September 2012

6. Next steps and questions Sign up to www.villagesos.org.ukwww.villagesos.org.uk Advice line 0845 434 9123 Any questions?