[cma-l] preston bid

Thu Nov 13 10:26:53 GMT 2008

Hi everyone,

I have to say I'm in complete agreement with Phil for once (just joking).

We were successfully secured £317,000 from the Big Lottery to support 
our Community Radio station over the 5 years back in 2007.
We secured the funding based on the outcomes in terms of improved 
quality of life for participants and the wider communities that we serve 
(in our case the most disadvantaged communities in Aberdeen - yes there 
are some!).
The fact that we were using community radio tool was not really that 
important to them; it was the fact that we convinced them that we could 
help them meet their goals (the Big Lottery's) through an exciting and 
innovative approach.

Our application is available on our website for info 
(http://www.shmu.org.uk/shared-resources.shtml) - feel free to have a 
look, but to be honest the application that you see there was just the 
start of the process.
What followed was over 8 hours on the phone to a Lottery adviser and a 
revised document that outlined the key outcomes for the project and a 
series of milestones to identify how each outcome would be delivered and 
measured.

What both Preston and our success indicates though is the Big Lottery's 
recognition that Community Radio can and does deliver in terms of their 
funding criteria.  We do need to be able to deliver though (and as I 
said earlier it's not really about radio - definitely 90% community, 10% 
radio).

Good luck to everyone who's looking to apply.

All the best,

Murray

please reply to
murray at shmu.org.uk

Murray Dawson
Project Director
Station House Media Unit
Station Road, Woodside,
Aberdeen  AB24 2WB
Tel - 01224 515013	

www.shmu.org.uk

listen to our community radio station live on 99.8FM and at www.shmufm.net

SHMU is a charity registered in Scotland - SC034211 and a registered Limited Company - SC332413

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phil at radio-regen.myzen.co.uk wrote:
> dear All
>
> richard - that is very very good of you.
>
> But everyone else - if you think that this is a pass key to Lottery dosh
> please do not think that any form of cut and paste approach will work - BLF
> are way smarter than that.  Indeed if anyone was daft enough to try it such
> a move would be very damaging to reputation of the whole sector, let alone
> your organisation.  Richard's point about local specifics is spot on, and
> furthermore, you have to show real origination of the project in the
> community [as opposed to simply doing more of what you do already] - all of
> which is made clear in the BLF notes.  Most of all, dont promise to deliver
> something that you cant deliver just because it looks good on the BLF form
> - obvious dangers again for you and the sector.
>
> So well done again to Richard and all at PrestonFM for opening the door -
> but 'be real' out there about how to use the valuable resource that Richard
> has offered.
>
> [BTW - not having a go at anyone here - just reflecting on an obvious
> temptation]
>
> GOOD LUCK!
>
> bests
>
> Phil
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Richard Lace richard at prescap.co.uk
> Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:31:52 -0000
> To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [cma-l] Press release - Lottery cash will ensure Preston
> FMhasa rosy future
>
>
> Hi all - 
>
> Happy to share our bid with anyone who might find it helpful - although
> the nature of the fund means the application is quite specific to local
> circumstances and needs.
>
> Feel free to contact me off-list (details below) if you'd like a copy.
>
> Richard
>
> Richard Lace
> Community Radio Project Manager
>
> Preston Community Arts Project
> 2nd Floor
> Buckingham House
> Glovers Court
> Preston
> PR1 3LS
>
> T: 01772 880791
> E: richard at prescap.co.uk
> W: www.preston.fm
>
> Prescap provides a platform and catalyst enabling people to explore,
> realise and value their full potential through creativity.
>
> Prescap Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (no 2217850).
> Registered charity no 1046936. Registered office 5A Walton's Parade,
> Preston, PR1 8QT.
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk
> [mailto:cma-l-bounces at mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of CMA-L
> Sent: 11 November 2008 17:45
> To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk
> Subject: Re: [cma-l] Press release - Lottery cash will ensure Preston FM
> hasa rosy future
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>
> From: sand at spicefm.co.uk
>
> Many congrats and well done. Would you be able to make your application
> available for other applicants, we have been knocked back
> 3 times! Thank you
>
> Sandeep
> Spice FM
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phil Shepherd <phil at somersetfilm.com>
>
> Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:57:39
> To: CMA-L<cma-l at commedia.org.uk>
> Subject: Re: [cma-l] Press release - Lottery cash will ensure Preston FM
> has a rosy future
>
> Many congratulations to all at Preston FM, great news!
>
> Phil S
> Somerset Film
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