cspan funding workshop

CSPAN Funding Workshops: 

CSPAN Funding Workshops October 2007 Agenda £5.775m investment in Delivery System

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London ambition 276,656 60,670pa Implementation of The London Investment Strategy for Community Sport 2007-09 Creating an active capital through sport and active recreation 2m people participating more in sport by 2012

Journey to date …..: 

Journey to date ….. London CIF Budget 2004-09 £29.6m Committed £13.72m across 36 projects (2004-07) Partnership funding secured £36m (>2:1) Remaining £15.34m to commit (2007-09 – 18 months) Investment Strategy launched June 2007 How & where to focus regional investment – implementation plan & targeted approach

Strategic Objectives: 

Strategic Objectives All projects deliver sustainable increases in participation, particularly in HTR groups Each project contributes to the target of 2:1 across the portfolio Utilise our powers of solicitation We prioritise project based activities from Local Area Agreements using sport to tackle social inequalities and achieve significant increases in participation Targeted investment – Workforce Development Maintain an Open Fund

Investment through the Delivery System: 

Investment through the Delivery System Key message of Investment Strategy We will prioritise and solicit projects developed through the delivery system Invest to drive plans from Pro-Active Partnerships, CSPANs and partner organisations We will not fund the CSPAN infrastructure We will not invest in projects that plan to operate in isolation of the Delivery System

Investment Strategy Implementation: 

Investment Strategy Implementation Investment Strategy 2007-09 PSA Targets Delivery System Active People Budget Investment Principles Targeted/Open Implementation Plan Identify Priorities 3 Key Investment Strands Project Management Delivery Milestones £12m Target 07/08 RSB Endorsement Roll Out Sep 07 – Mar 08

Investment Focus (Active People): 

Investment Focus (Active People) Low Participation Groups – women (especially 16-24s), males 35-45, ethnic minorities, disabled people, male/female 45+, low income Key Sports – swimming, football, athletics, cycling, badminton, tennis, squash, basketball, hockey, boxing, softball, netball, golf, leisure rugby Other Activities – fitness classes, dance, jogging, aerobics, gym, yoga, walking, skateboarding Environments – parks/open spaces, housing estates, workplace, community settings (halls/centres), HE/FE, sports clubs/multi sport, schools (community use), leisure centres

Key Areas for Investment: 

Key Areas for Investment Workforce Investment via pan London partners and Pro-Active Partnerships Local Area Agreements Investment via local authorities to CSPAN level Community Sport & Physical Activity Networks Direct to CSPANs Targeted community sport investment across specific local area project interventions

Workforce: 

Workforce Direct Delivers– Coaches, Instructors, Activity Leaders & Activators Workforce Infrastructure– Volunteers, NGB Officers, Mentors, Tutors Skills/Competencies of Workforce– Training, Coaching Qualification Active People London Workforce Survey 2007 Investment portfolio of £4.975m Targeted across specific project interventions

Local Area Agreements: 

Local Area Agreements Identified as priority in Investment Strategy Regional push to see sports participation identified as improvement target in LAAs 12 London Boroughs prioritised for improvement targets 3 key criteria used in selection – Active People, Local Demographics, LA Commitment to Sport Pilot funding model – LB Havering CIF project Ring fenced amount of £1.25m Targeted across specific project interventions

Implementation Plan: 

Implementation Plan

CSPAN Funding Allocation: 

CSPAN Funding Allocation Follows through on Investment Strategy pledge Targeted at achieving our 1% increase through local sports initiatives and projects Available to all 33 London boroughs Target is for all CSPANs to be effective and fit for purpose by 31 March 2008

Budget considerations: 

Budget considerations Total budget available Level of investment per year to date Adequate budget for the Open Fund Optimum amount for CSPANs to be effective CIF average award £89,000

Allocation Formula: 

Allocation Formula

Borough Allocations: 

Borough Allocations Fair and transparent Targeted at need by using Active People Average of £175,000 per CSPAN Maximum funding period to March 2012 Aim to have money committed by 31 March 2008 Minimum indicative allocation RSB agreed principle of re-allocation Ongoing monitoring of risk and milestones £5.775m direct to Delivery System

Application Process: 

Application Process Allocations executed via the Community Investment Fund process Applications made online www.sportengland.org Streamlined approach Action Plan One full application Awards <£100k - Single Grant Application Process Awards >£100k - Solicited to Stage 2 We will not compromise on Governance or Funding Principles

Milestones: 

Milestones 26th September 2007 – Board Approval 5th – 17th October– Launch to CSPANs 9th November – Submission of CSPAN Action Plans 19th November – Feedback on Action Plans 15th February 2008 – Submission of full applications 31st March – RSB Decision 1st April 2008 to 31st March 2012 – Delivery

CSPAN Action Plans: 

CSPAN Action Plans Action Plans should: Summarise headline information List projects to drive up participation (in priority order) Demonstrate collaborative working Identify an eligible lead applicant organisation for each project Be compiled with your Pro-Active Partnership

CSPAN Action Plans: 

CSPAN Action Plans Action Plans should Include potential projects from other targeted investment strands: Workforce – elements co-ordinated by Pro-Active Partnership Local Area Agreements Action Plans to Sport England by 9th November

Each project identified on an Action Plan should:: 

Each project identified on an Action Plan should: Consider London’s emerging priorities Further interrogate Active People Have an eligible organisation as applicant for each project Demonstrate need Include an estimate of resources required Consider how success will be measured Identify partners and possible funding contributions

Action Plan Feedback: 

Action Plan Feedback W/c 19th November Case Manager assignment Where possible, which interventions can be brought together under one application Which projects encouraged to make a full application Single Grant Application Process Solicited to Stage 2

Full Application: 

Full Application Online at www.sportengland.org Supporting documentation as per CIF requirements Must include agreed 5 x core KPIs Participants (and/or) Active Members Throughput Coaches Volunteers Closing date 5pm 15th February 2008 Assessment against funding principles published in Investment Strategy

Partnership funding: 

Partnership funding Sport England’s 2:1 policy Flexibility is at Sport England’s sole discretion Each project we invest in must contribute to 2:1 Contribute a proportion of project costs from own resources Demonstrate achieving the maximum partner funding possible Cash In-kind (please show as both a cost and income)

Post Award: 

Post Award Robust performance management Online management of KPIs Baselined as project starts delivery Fixed reporting schedule April / July / October / January Quarterly reporting

What will we fund?: 

What will we fund? Revenue Sport & active recreation programmes Training & education Coaches / instructors / activators Building capacity Capital Will still fund capital projects with a strong plans to increase participation Must include revenue support Minimum Awards £30,000 revenue £50,000 capital

Communication and support: 

Communication and support Correspondence to CSPAN Chair/Lead Officer (cc local authority) Action Plan – Pro-Active Partnership Full application – Sport England Case Manager and Pro-Active Partnership £5.775m direct to CSPANs

Further information: 

Further information CSPAN Allocation Guidance and Appendices Sport England website www.sportengland.org Sport England funding enquiry line t: 08458 508 508 Pro-Active Partnership Active People Information by borough www.sportengland.org/london_index/homepage-active_people_survey.htm