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Big Society Good for Essex

Big Society Good for Essex. Angela Balcombe Big Society Development Officer. Big Society Fund 2011 ~ 2012. Launched in March 2011 Funded by Essex County Council Builds on the success of the: Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) Retail Enterprise Fund Making the Links Project Fund

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Big Society Good for Essex

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  1. Big SocietyGood for Essex Angela Balcombe Big Society Development Officer

  2. Big Society Fund 2011 ~ 2012 • Launched in March 2011 • Funded by Essex County Council • Builds on the success of the: Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) Retail Enterprise Fund Making the Links Project Fund • Capital and Revenue Funding

  3. Big Society Fund 2011 ~ 2012 Designed to fund community projects, and activities that: • create, procure or develop new community assets; • enhance existing community assets; • create or sustain initiatives or services that strengthen the community that exists in our towns and villages.

  4. Whitehall Town hall Community Hall Village Hall Church Hall Scout Hall Localism • Applications must come from the community / local groups • and….. • evidence that the project meets local needs and that there is community support must be provided

  5. Who can apply? • Town and Parish Councils, including Parish Meetings • Community Groups and Voluntary Organisations • Charities • Residents Associations • Neighbourhood Groups • Private Enterprises and Community Interest Companies providing social benefits Groups must be properly constituted, Essex-based and broadly representative of their local community.

  6. Application Process • Expression of Interest • Quick Response • Community Capital • Application Form

  7. Assessment Criteria • Community need • Support from your local councillor • Sustainability • Essex Priorities including improving the local environment, access to services and supporting communities. • Match-funding • Community Impact • Risk to the scheme • Number of beneficiaries

  8. Oak Stores, Rivenhall • Last shop in the Village • Proposal to upgrade shop, introduce new produce and reintroduce Post Office facility • Population of 700 with new development likely • Parish Appraisal carried out ~ 97% of respondents say this is a vital facility. • Anticipated cost ~ £15,000 • Match funding ~ £7,500 • Big Society Fund, Quick Response ~ £7,500

  9. Questions? • www.essex.gov.uk/bigsocietyfund • E-mail: bigsocietyfund@essex.gov.uk • Tel: 01245 437887

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