Grant #151761 to Together For Childhood Plymouth

  

The purpose of the Participatory Budget is to support communities to feel connected together. We believe that this will help create an environment for community members to feel able to take action to prevent child sexual abuse. The activities funded do not have to directly deliver activity that will prevent child sexual abuse but should be linked to helping people feel part of their community. Funding requests from community members or groups that do directly impact on the prevention of child sexual abuse are also very welcome. 

 

Purpose 

Funds are payable as follows: 

·       Expenses that support individuals within the Ernesettle area to develop and deliver activity that supports community connection. 

·       Expenses that align with the overall outcomes* of the Together for Childhood to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse. 

·       Expenses should be used to support groups and networks within the Ernesettle area whose work impacts on the Ernesettle community. 

 

Decision making 

·       Three people will authorise and sign for monies. One person MUST be from the NSPCC. 

·       Note: If you are a beneficiary then you cannot be an authoriser. 

 

Funding amounts 

·       Up to £1000 per activity or project is available 

 

 Costs covered (non-exhaustive) 
·       Set up and running of groups and networks 

·       Training 

·       Equipment 

·       Someone’s time 

·       Marketing
·       Promotions

 Costs not covered (non-exhaustive) 

·       Building costs / repairs
 

Claiming an expense 

●      We aim to process expenses within 5 working days.  Please note that expenses are only processed weekly every THURSDAY. 

●      Reimbursements will be made via bank transfer, as this does not incur any charges. 

●      Please do NOT include the requester's name, or any identifiable details on the expense, as this will be publicly visible. 

●      We will use Open Collective to process the monies – see link – https://opencollective.com 

●      There is a limit of £1,000 per claim per quarter. 

 

Evidence of costs required 

●      Photo of receipts need to be provided - you must always produce a receipt so please ensure you retain any receipts for goods purchased. 

●      In respect of someone’s time - the employer must sign for someone’s time as evidence. 

●      If self-employed the beneficiary will need to confirm, number of hours and hourly rate – details of use of time. 

PROPOSALS PROCESS 

 

●      Share phase – someone shares their idea and asks for other community members to identify what role they wish to play in helping bring the idea to life 

●      Consultation phase – the group present to the Ernesettle Community Network using whatever means they chose (e.g. in person, presentation, written).  

●      Decision - At least 3 people will score the proposal and to ensure there is no conflict of interest must not be involved directly in the proposal. 

●      A representative from NSPCC will form part of the panel as an additional member but they will not score and will only be there in an advisory role ensuring the funding is used in the best way. 

●      Learning & reflection – the group are asked to report to the Ernesettle Community Network the outcomes from their proposal considering the learning and celebrating the successes.  The group are also accountable for the money spent or not spent and must report to the Network any changes to the initial proposal. 

 

*Together for Childhood Outcomes 

 

 | Children and families know about healthy relationships and what sexual abuse is 
 | Children and families know where to access support / services if they are concerned about sexual abuse 
 | Children and families take action if they are concerned about sexual abuse 
 | Community members know what sexual abuse is and recognise sexual abuse can be prevented 
 | Community members respond appropriately if they have concerns relating to sexual abuse about a child / family 
 | Professionals who work with children are more confident in identifying, addressing and preventing sexual abuse 
 | More sexual abuse services that are evidence based are available for families and children, those with harmful sexual behaviour and offenders to prevent them reoffending and for those at risk of offending 
 | Health, public services and voluntary sector work together in a co-ordinated, evidence based way to help prevent sexual abuse