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<font face="Arial">Hi everyone,<br>
<br>
I have to say I'm in complete agreement with Phil for once (just
joking).<br>
<br>
We were successfully secured £317,000 from the Big Lottery to support
our Community Radio station over the 5 years back in 2007.<br>
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!).<br>
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.<br>
<br>
Our application is available on our website for info
(<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.shmu.org.uk/shared-resources.shtml">http://www.shmu.org.uk/shared-resources.shtml</a>) - feel free to have a
look, but to be honest the application that you see there was just the
start of the process.<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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).<br>
<br>
Good luck to everyone who's looking to apply.<br>
<br>
All the best,<br>
<br>
Murray<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">please reply to
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:murray@shmu.org.uk">murray@shmu.org.uk</a>
Murray Dawson
Project Director
Station House Media Unit
Station Road, Woodside,
Aberdeen AB24 2WB
Tel - 01224 515013
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.shmu.org.uk">www.shmu.org.uk</a>
listen to our community radio station live on 99.8FM and at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.shmufm.net">www.shmufm.net</a>
SHMU is a charity registered in Scotland - SC034211 and a registered Limited Company - SC332413
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:phil@radio-regen.myzen.co.uk">phil@radio-regen.myzen.co.uk</a> wrote:
<blockquote cite="mid:380-22008113122141848@M2W002.mail2web.com"
type="cite">
<pre wrap="">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
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From: Richard Lace <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:richard@prescap.co.uk">richard@prescap.co.uk</a>
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:31:52 -0000
To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:cma-l@commedia.org.uk">cma-l@commedia.org.uk</a>
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: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:richard@prescap.co.uk">richard@prescap.co.uk</a>
W: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.preston.fm">www.preston.fm</a>
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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To: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:cma-l@commedia.org.uk">cma-l@commedia.org.uk</a>
Subject: Re: [cma-l] Press release - Lottery cash will ensure Preston FM
hasa rosy future
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From: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sand@spicefm.co.uk">sand@spicefm.co.uk</a>
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
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From: Phil Shepherd <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:phil@somersetfilm.com"><phil@somersetfilm.com></a>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:57:39
To: CMA-L<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:cma-l@commedia.org.uk"><cma-l@commedia.org.uk></a>
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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