Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation Lesley Rattue lesley@hantscf.org.uk Who are we? • • • • • • • • Independent Charitable Foundation Operational since 2005 Cover Hampshire including Southampton, Portsmouth and IOW Managed by local people on behalf of local communities Small but growing team Quality Accreditation endorsed by Charity Commission Professional Grant-making services Knowledge and experience of local voluntary sector 2 What do we do? • • • • Development of local philanthropy Manage charitable funds on behalf of fund holders Professional grant making service Manage flow through funds i.e: Comic Relief , Blagrave Charitable Trust, Portsmouth City Council • HIWCF awarded £916k in grants in 2013 • Supported over 100,000 Hampshire residents • Increased our endowment to over £7.9m • In 2013 we distributed 385 grants to charities and voluntary groups across Hampshire Grants Currently Open Blue Lamp Trust £500 - £2k • The Blue Lamp Trust provides funding to community groups, charities or other organisations for projects that meet with their aims and objectives: reducing crime or the fear of crime, improving fire safety and reducing death or injury on our roads. Business Supporting Older People Fund £200 • The theme for the fund for the third year is "Transport". BSOP would like to award grants to small community groups or community intiatives that support transport to activities; so they can reduce or cover transport costs. • Local Hampshire groups, whose members are over 55 years of age, can apply for a small grant of £200 towards their transport costs. Grants Currently Open Comic Relief £1k - £10k • The programme aims to empower local people enabling them to create lasting change in their communities. • Projects should be run by people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with and priority will be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community. • HIWCF have only £40k to distribute in September 2014. Apply for realistic grant levels of £3-£4k Grants Currently Open • Older People's Small Grant £500 - £1kProgramme • This grant has been set-up from funding provided by Hampshire County Council Adult Services Team to support older vulnerable people in our communities to reduce isolation, improve well-being and provide transport to activities and trips. • Grassroots Small Grants - £250 • Equipment for community group or community activities • Community group outings within Hampshire & Isle of Wight. • Community group events, volunteer expenses, training If you need an apprentice? • This Apprenticeship scheme has been developed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation, and is supported by Youth Options, is a unique programme offering a grant to voluntary and community groups to pay for and support a young person on an apprenticeship placement within their organisation. • Apprenticeships must be centred around Business Administration or Customer Services. Priority will be given to those organisations who demonstrate sustainable employment. • Any enquiries about the Apprenticeship placements should be directed to Youth Options on emailmarkdixon@youthoptions.co.uk Elements of a Grant Programme • • • • • Criteria – Rules of the fund Guidelines – How to apply EoI – Putting across your ideas Application Form – Information we need Monitoring – Has the money been spent correctly? • Evaluation – What was achieved? • Next round closes 26th June 2014 83% of Brits Online in 2013 – 21 million 40% of people research charities online Every £ a charity spends on online fundraising earns £10 No. of Charities Localgiving.com Just Giving (2012) Not-for-Profit 2000 8000 BT My Donate Not-for-Profit 4900 Bmycharity Not-for-Profit 430 Virgin Moneygiving Not-for-Profit Charity Choice 1600 4000 Eligibility Registered and Unregistered charities Registered Charity or a HMRC gift aid registered Registered Charity or a HMRC gift aid registered Registered Charities Registered Charities HMRC gift aid registered Registered Charities HMRC gift aid Registered Subscription Annual £60+ VAT £180 + VAT Commission + Processing Fee 6.2% +20p 5% + 1.3% (2% - 5% depending on amount raised) Net Amount to Charity on £10 donation Functionality £11.54 Workshops No admin on gift aid Match Funding Advertise for Volunteers Direct Debit donations Sponsorship pages £11.74 Charity Page Project Page Sponsorship Pages In Memory Text Giving Charity & Sponsor Blog Charity Page Sponsorship Pages In Memory Text Giving None 15p debit card 1.3% credit card £12.35 £150 + VAT (One-off) 1.6% £12.34 Charity Page Sponsor Charity Page Sponsor £100 + VAT (One-off) 3.5% £12.15 None or £89 + VAT premium service 25p debit card 1.45% credit card +10p £12.25 Charity Page Events Sponsor Description of what your group does Example donation amounts People We Support Please Take Our Survey http://www.hantscf.org.uk/community/vital-signs.aspx QUESTIONS????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????? 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