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South Staffordshire Commissioning Prospectus

A Partnership Approach to Improving Health and Wellbeing Outcomes

2015 - 2016

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Contents

Page 3 Foreword

Page 4 1. Introduction to the prospectus

Key Principals Aligned Commissioners/organisations 5 Priority Partnership themes Organisational commissioning priorities aligned to South

Staffordshire Partnership Priorities Prospectus Timeline

Page9 2. Key Contacts

Page 10 3. Priorities and Outcomes for South Staffordshire

Funders Priorities Alcohol Obesity Mental Wellbeing Dementia Rural Isolation

3 4. Application Pack

What is it for How Project Beneficiaries Who can apply How much can you apply for What can be funded What cannot be funded Requirement of Funding Hints and Tips on completing your application Funding application process Scoring Criteria Expression of Interest Application Form

Page 43 5. Key Websites and Documents

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Foreword

Welcome to the South Staffordshire Commissioning Prospectus: A Partnership approach to improving health and wellbeing outcomes. We are pleased to be able to continue our commitment to improve health and wellbeing outcomes through investment in all sectors that build capacity and strengthen the resilience of communities.

We have now been able to bring together investment from a range of partner organisations to enable joined up locality based commissioning of outcomes to support the improvement of the health and wellbeing of the population of South Staffordshire.

The Prospectus is aimed at strengthening community resilience and assets through funding support which promotes good health and wellbeing and helps prevent situations from getting worse for children, families and adults where there are particular needs. This overall prevention role is vital in managing demand for longer-term support and more expensive services, in turn helping to keep the local health and social care economy sustainable.

We are looking for innovative and evidence based proposals for investments to deliver measurable achievements in the key outcomes detailed within this Prospectus which would be considered for approval for funding. Projects will need to aim to identify future replicable or sustainable service models that build social value. Social value is about maximising the impact of public expenditure, considering more than just financial transaction, but including aspects of happiness, wellbeing, health, inclusion and empowerment.The outcomes included in the 2015-2016 Prospectus are drawn from priorities identified by local insight and partnerships, combined with input from a range of stakeholders including voluntary organisations and third sector businesses.

We look forward to working in partnership with successful organisations and innovative, enthusiastic people on new ways to use local resources effectively and efficiently – to deliver the impacts and outcomes that will make a difference to people’s lives.

South Staffordshire Partnership

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1. Introduction to the Prospectus

Key Principles

This commissioning prospectus is underpinned by the following key principles:

1. Addressing inequalities and identifying resources based on need2. Addressing the wider social determinants of health and wellbeing 3. Building capacity of the local economy4. Responding to local needs and priorities using all available insight in

South Staffordshire 5. Alignment of funding, reducing duplication 6. Outcome focussed7. Utilising existing/developing accountability and governance

arrangements, owning success and failures.8. Value for money9. Improving co-production with all sectors and joint cooperative

working.10.Increase the capacity in community based interventions and support11.Utilising the Locality Structure within South Staffordshire and working

towards the Good life philosophy 12.Prevention and early intervention reducing the demand on services13.Focus across the life course14.Vulnerable groups and communities15.Community Asset based approach utilising local assets effectively16.Encouraging and promoting personal responsibility

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2. Key Contacts

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The 2014-2015 Commissioning Prospectus is being run by the South Staffordshire Partnership.

Key contacts for funding, application queries or the submission of the application:

Mark Jenkinson, District Public Health Development Officer

[email protected]

01902 696533

Maggie Quinn, Partnership locality Manger

[email protected]

01902 696530

Imre Tolgyesi, Partnership Development Manager

[email protected]

01902 696210

Should you require support in writing your application, Contact South Staffordshire CVA or VAST on:

South Staffordshire CVA

01902 851675

[email protected]

VAST

0300 303 8606

[email protected]

3. Priorities and Outcomes for South Staffordshire

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mailto:[email protected]





http://www.vast.org.uk/

Five overarching Priorities have been identified for the South Staffordshire Commissioning Prospectus 2015-2016. Alcohol , Obesity, Mental Wellbeing , Dementia and Rural isolation

These have been developed through:

The Staffordshire Health and Wellbeing Boards Strategy

The South Staffordshire Locality Commissioning Partnership with all partners

Local insight - data and public consultations

Co-production with the community and voluntary sector and partners that has enabled us to get a range of sub priorities that highlight the need for specific activity within the locality.

Each of the five priority areas will tackle the main issues for the wider South Staffordshire Partnership. A number of sub outcomes have been attributed to the prospectus. The sub outcomes will ensure the funders of the 2015-2016 commissioning prospectus achieve their outcomes.

Please note: It is a requirement that all applications must meet one or more of the five priority areas and one or more of the funding provider’s outcomes on page 11- 14

Funders Priorities

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner Staffordshire

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Early Intervention – Tackling root causes before they become a problem. Supporting Victims and Witnesses – Making it easier for victims and

witnesses to get the support they need Managing Offenders- Preventing offending in the first place and reducing

the likelihood of re offending Public confidence – Making sure everything that happens contributes to

individuals and communities feeling safer and reassured.

South Staffordshire Housing Association

To create and maintain balanced communities in the areas where we work – including a range of high quality homes and services, increasing customers’ income through skills, training, support into work and volunteering, reducing energy costs

Making best use of our housing stock whilst minimising the potential impacts of welfare reform and releasing much needed family housing

Provide high quality care and support services supporting customers to achieve their potential and live full, independent and active lives

Staffordshire County Council BRFC

Support BRFC families most in need

Staffordshire County Council Public Health

Starting Well / Growing Well

Children and parents are healthier and more independent

Children and parents feel safer, happier and more supported in and by their community

Increased Breastfeeding (initiation and at 6 weeks) Healthy Weight (4-5 years and 10-11 years)

o Increase in frequency / intensity of physical activity to meet 150mins per week target (optional - 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year)

o Decrease in sedentary behaviour (moving sedentary people into 30mins of activity)

Increase use of green spaces for activities related to physical activity and health.

Self-reported wellbeing school aged children Hospital admissions caused by unintentional injuries in under 18’s

Living Well

Working age people are healthier and more independent

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Working age people feel safer, happier and more supported in and by their community.

Diet Proportion of physically active adults




Excess weight in adults Alcohol related hospital admissions

Ageing Well

Diet Proportion of physically active adults




Excess weight in adults Alcohol related hospital admissions Injuries due to falls

Stafford and Cannock CCG Integrated Commissioning Priorities

Undertaking a programme of pathway re-designs reducing the level of inappropriate and unnecessary elective referrals;

Reconfiguration of our urgent and emergency care pathway reducing unnecessary and avoidable emergency admissions;

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Continued re-procurement and re-commissioning key aspects of secondary care to drive improvements in efficiency;

Building on the improvements we have made in the care for dementia patients and frail elderly complex needs;

Transform services for Long Term Conditions improving quality, coordination of care and efficiency.

Developing capability and capacity in local Primary Care to support our longer term CCG goals.

South East Staffordshire and Seisdon Peninsula CCG

Quality , Partnerships , Engagement and Prevention

Patients and carers to be empowered to provide feedback to the CCG The community to access primary prevention services (e.g. smoking

cessation, healthy eating). People to make healthy life choices Reduce health inequalities

Specialist Services

People will receive the right specialist service supported by comprehensive care plans.

Rapid Response Services

Goal: People will safe and supported in times of crisis. Projects in this programme will support:

A reduction in A&E attendances A reduction in hospital admissions

PROGRAMME 4: GP PLUS

Goal: People will have access to high quality, co-ordinated, seamless care which provides support from diagnosis to the end of life. Projects in this programme will support:

• A reduction in A&E attendances • A reduction in hospital admissions • A reduction in alcohol related A&E attendances. • People to take control of their condition and reduce impact on their life • An increase in the number of people supported to die in their chosen

place.

PROGRAMME 5: DEMENTIA CARE SERVICES

Goal: People with dementia and their carers will be supported to manage the impact of the disease on their lives.

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PROGRAMME 6: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Goal: Improve access to and delivery of mental health services with better outcomes for individuals with mental health illness and their families.

South Staffordshire Council – Your Community

Strengthening Rural Communities

Making our District Safe

Supporting the ageing population to be healthy and independent

Improving people health and wellbeing

Creating a clean environment that is a great place to live fro old and young alike.

Ensuring that the welfare reform programme is managed efficiently, with appropriate support given to the most vulnerable.

Priority 1 Alcohol

Objectives

To tackle root causes before they become a problem

Reducing alcohol related issues Raising awareness of the effects and

long terms impact of alcohol

Target Groups

13-17 year olds Parents, carers Whole Communities Shops and Local businesses Schools

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Guiding Principles

Addressing inequalities and identifying resources based on need.

Addressing the wider social determinants of health and wellbeing

Building capacity of the local economy Responding to local needs and

priorities using all available insight in South Staffordshire.

Alignment of funding, reducing duplication

Outcome focussed Utilising existing/developing

accountability and governance arrangements

Value for money Improving co-production with all

sectors Increase the capacity in community

based interventions and support Utilising the Locality Structure within

South Staffordshire Prevention and early intervention Focus across the life course Vulnerable groups and communities Community Asset based Encouraging and promoting personal

Outcome Indicators

Improved knowledge of home accident risks as a direct result of the intervention

Improved Public Confidence Reduced hospital admissions due to

alcohol More informed public as a result of the

intervention Reduced consumption of alcohol in

u18’s Reduced sales of alcohol to under age

residents

Evidence Of need – What the data tells us

Based on synthetic estimates16,600 ( 19%) of adults in South Staffordshire consume alcohol at an increasing risk and a further 4,900 (5.5%) at a higher riskEstimates also suggest that 20,700 ( 23% of adults are binge drinkers)Key areasL1 PenkridgeL2 WholeL3 Great Wyrley-Cheslyn HayL4 Perton – Pattingham

Evidence of need – What you told us

People are not aware of how much alcohol is damaging to them.

Are there links between domestic violence and alcohol?

Alignment of prevention, treatment and regulation.

Increased responsible sales of alcohol Provide constant awareness on units

and safe drinking quantities through talks and existing community groups.

More / Regular updates of hospital admissions related to alcohol.

Priority 2 Obesity

Objectives

To improve knowledge and practices to support people to eat well

To provide more physical activity opportunities

To improve community awareness of nutritional supplementation before /

Target Groups

Children Their parents, carers and families Older people People living, studying, volunteering,

working and running business in villages across South Staffordshire

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during pregnancy and in the first 5 years of life

To prevent and or reduce excess unintentional weight gain

Guiding Principles












responsibility

Outcome Indicators

To increase the number of physically active children and adults

Positive change in physical activity as a direct result of the intervention

Wider understanding of what the Goodlife website and concept is.

Improvements in measures of physical fitness, flexibility, strength , spatial awareness , confidence or skills as the direct result of the intervention

Positive change in healthy dietary behaviours that have occurred as a direct result of the intervention

Improved knowledge of a healthy, balanced and varied diet as a direct result of the intervention

Improved knowledge, skills and confidence to grow food as a direct result of the intervention

Applications will need to achieve at least one of the above)


Child Obesity is a key issue across the district with many wards having a higher rate than the County and National average.

The number of adults and children who are above a healthy weight is steadily rising within the district

Physical activity levels for adults in South Staffordshire are lower than the national average.

Ideally, children under 5 should build up the required quantity (180mins) of


Increased sign posting to the Good life website

Lifestyle defines weight Habits are hard to break Time is Limited to exercise Look at childhood obesity issues- reduce

impact on later life 72% of residents indicate that they eat

fruit and Vegetables everyday – only 28% indicate they eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day.

31 % of adults perceive themselves to be overweight, while 56% of residents

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physical activity across the course of their day

All Children and young people should engage in moderate to vigorous intensity at least 6o minutes and up to several hours everyday

Vigorous intensity activities, including those that strengthen muscle and bone, should be incorporated at least three days a week.

All children and young people should minimise the amount of time spent being sedentary (sitting) for extended periods.

Adults should aim to be active daily. Over a week, activity should add up to at least 150 minutes (2½ hours) of moderate intensity activity in bouts of 10 minutes or more – one way to approach this is to do 30 minutes on at least 5 days a week.

Alternatively, comparable benefits can be achieved through 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity spread across the week or a combination of moderate and vigorous intensity activity.

Adults should also undertake physical activity to improve muscle strength on at least two days a week.

4) All adults should minimise the amount of time spent being sedentary (sitting) for

believe being overweight is a problem for other residents within the community.

48 % of residents have tried to lose weight in the last year. 85 % of residents have done this through changing their diet

79% of residents did this without any support.

43% indicated they need to improve their fitness

42 % state they get between 0 and 3 hours of exercise a week

Resident’s state Walking, Cycling and a swimming would be the activity they would like participate in.

People do not want health messages rammed down their throats.

Motivation to exercise is closely linked with social interaction.

63% of residents indicated walking was the main preference for being active, 37% preferred swimming and 32 % cycling

Increase professional and public awareness and build into Let’s Work Together

Target parents through pushchair walks More support for new moms through

healthy weight management for themselves and their children / family

Guidance and advice to cook on a budget.

Cooking and nutrition advice for families especially those with young siblings

Objectives

To enable adults and communities to lead healthy lifestyles and have good mental wellbeing

Improve mental health promotion, mental illness prevention and suicide prevention.

Tackle the wider determinants of health that impact on mental health and wellbeing e.g. fuel poverty and social isolation

Target Groups

All ages within the following groups who may be at risk

Mental Ill Health Social rural isolation and loneliness. Poverty Unemployment Substance / Alcohol misuse Physical ill health Carers

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Priority 3 Mental Wellbeing

Raise awareness of services and self help techniques to enable people to stay well and maintain good mental health and wellbeing

Guiding Principles












responsibility

Outcome Indicators

Beneficiaries report improved mental health and wellbeing

Beneficiaries report that they are more aware of mental health issues, services, information and self help techniques

Beneficiaries have sustainable access to employment, training, learning and volunteering opportunities

(Applications will need to achieve at least one of the above)


1 in 4 people have suffered from some form of mental ill health in South Staffordshire.

Feelings of happiness, contentment, enjoyment, curiosity and engagement are characteristic of someone who has a positive experience of their life. Equally important for well-being is functioning in the world.

Experiencing positive relationships, having some control over one’s life and having a sense of purpose are all


Increase proactive support for young people – mental health and & wellbeing.

GP’s need to understand what is available to improve likelihood of them referring on/signposting

Forums could be a solution to effectively working together but these must involve one stop shop for information, help to access services etc.

16% of residents indicate that mental health is an issue for them and 12 %

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important attributes of wellbeing. Developed by the New Economics Foundation (2008), the Five Ways to Well-being are a set of evidence-based actions, relevant to adults from all social spheres, which individuals can do in their everyday lives and promotes people’s wellbeing. They are:

Connect (with other people), Be Active (physically), Take Notice (of the world around you), Keep Learning (by trying something new) and Give (do something nice for others).

indicate it is an issue for someone in their household.

34 % feel mental health is an issue for their community.

The average satisfaction levels for people lives in the district are 0.34 behind the UK average.

Happiness levels are the same as the national average

Feeling worthwhile is 0.3 behind the national average.

Anxiety levels are 0.8 above the national average.

92 % are satisfied with the area they live.

94% are satisfied with their home. 92% feel the local area is safe 36% are not satisfied with their job 56% are not satisfied with their level of

debit 70% are not happy with their weight To provide additional support in

partnership with those preparing for Universal Credit

Provide support for carers of all ages , especially those who are rurally isolated

Continue to raise the awareness and understanding of mental health so people feel more supported in and by their community

Priority 4 Dementia

Objectives

In South Staffordshire, through the Good Life: Businesses, residents and front line staff

are more aware of an understand Dementia.

People with Dementia feel more included in their Community.

Communities work together to help carers of, and those with Dementia live well.

Target Groups

People with Dementia and their carers in the electoral district of South Staffordshire

People living, studying, volunteering, working and running business in villages across South Staffordshire

People in regular contact with the public in villages across South Staffordshire

Guiding principles


Outcome Indicators

Numbers of participants, shops and community venues attending

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responsibility

Dementia Friends and Let’s Work Together Training

Numbers of people with Dementia accessing community based initiatives

Identification of easily accessible safe places throughout the district

Numbers of carers accessing specialist support

The creation of opportunities for people with Dementia, also their carers.

In South Staffordshire, through the Good Life:

Communities have access to Dementia Friends training.

Local communities, including carers are involved with shaping local projects.

Professionals working in communities have access to Dementia training through Let’s Work Together.

Communities know of safe places locally for people with Dementia

Communities, people with Dementia and their carers are informed of all services and activities available.

Evidence of need – What the data tells us

1461 people live with Dementia 10, 8000 ( or 1 in 10 people ) are caring

for someone The number of people who are

predicted to have dementia will increase in the District by 40% by 2020

5% of residents in South Staffordshire care for someone with dementia


Befriending services Support for carers – access for services

and communication Of those who care for someone with

dementia 18% receive financial support 58% of residents caring for someone

with dementia have not looked into financial support.

61% stated they would not know where to access financial advice.

52 % of residents caring for someone have not accessed respite carer

Ensure people with dementia and their carers are understood , respected , supported and confident so they can contribute to community life

Ensure carers have access to financial advice

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Dementia with the partnership to create Dementia Friendly Communities

Priority 5 Rural Isolation

Objectives

• To support the development of Goodlife hubs within communities

• To support the development of a sustainable transport solutions

• To reduce social isolation in rural communities

• Enabling access to and capacity of activities

Target Groups

People in mid-age thinking about retirement

Older People living in South Staffordshire

Rural communities Vulnerable adults Hard to reach groups at risk or suffering

from social isolation People with Long term health conditions Carers

Guiding principles Addressing inequalities and

identifying resources based on need. Addressing the wider social

determinants of health and wellbeing Building capacity of the local economy Responding to local needs and









responsibility

Outcome Indicators Reduced social isolation as a direct

result of the intervention More people aware of signposting tools

and what’s available to them Increased access to voluntary

opportunities People feel more included People fell better within themselves

(Applications will need to achieve at least one of the above)

Evidence of need – What the data tells us

Only 13 % Urban In South Staffordshire around 44,200

people (41 %) are defined as living in the most disadvantaged quintile nationally for geographical access to


Sensory loss referral to be extended as sensory loss is an issue and has impact on health & social isolation.

In contrasts to the stats only 5% of residents indicate rural isolation is an

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services. This varies from 29% in Locality 4 to

55% in Locality 2 11,239 Properties are single occupancy 448 Pensioners Live Alone 20,000 people have limited day to day

activities as a result of a health problem or a disability

Over 900 people have assisted a bin collection – Which means they find it hard to get out and about.

13% of households do not have access to a car or van.

issue. 10 % of residents feel that rural

isolation is an issue for the local community.

65% of residents state that improved support to the elderly would help rural isolation.

61% indicate improved transport links will help

41% indicate that improved internet access would help.

69% residents indicate they have someone to call on for support.

40% of residents surveyed are aware of the Connect service

45% indicated they had visited hospital in the last six months and 72% travelled there by car.

44% of residents agree that their neighbourhood pull together.

Support people to become more connected with Community both online and in person.

Support access and the understanding of the range of transport provision available

Transport is key to accessing services

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South Staffordshire Partnership Commissioning Prospectus 2014/2015

4. APPLICATION PACK

What is it for?

The Prospectus is aimed at strengthening community resilience and assets through funding support which promotes good health and wellbeing and helps prevent situations from getting worse for children, families and adults where there are particular needs. This overall prevention role is vital in managing demand for longer-term support and more expensive services, in turn helping to keep the local health and social care economy sustainable

How?

We are looking for innovative and evidence based proposals for investments to deliver measurable achievements in the key outcomes detailed within this Prospectus. Projects will need to aim to identify future replicable or sustainable service models that build social value. Social value is about maximising the impact of public expenditure, considering more than just financial transaction, but including aspects of happiness, wellbeing, health, inclusion and empowerment.

Project Beneficiaries

The outcomes included in the 2015/2016 Commissioning Prospectus are drawn from priorities identified by local insight and partnerships, combined with input from a range of stakeholders including voluntary organisations and businesses. This will enable local resources to be used efficiently and efficiently to deliver impacts and outcomes that will make a difference to people’s lives within the District of South Staffordshire.

Who can apply?

Any formal constituted not-for-profit community group based in South Staffordshire District.

Any Parish Council in South Staffordshire District.

Locally based Community Enterprises and Charities.

Private sector businesses

Public sector organisations

Collaborative partnership bids form 2 or more partners

How much can you apply for?

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Funding bids must be £5,000 and over. If you are looking for a smaller amount of funding please apply to the South Staffordshire Community Budget

If you are planning to submit more than one proposal under this commissioning prospectus, please ensure that you submit a separate Expression of Interest form for each proposal.

Subject to delivery of successful outcomes, projects may be extended.

If you are proposing to deliver your project within more than one district/borough within Staffordshire please note that you may be required to submit a separate application form for each area. It would be expected in this case that you would identify where economies of scale will be applied.

Match funding is not a requirement of this scheme and you can apply for 100% of the cost of your project or activity however any contributions you can make will strengthen your application. Contributions “in kind” (e.g. volunteer time or hall use given free of charge) can be counted towards your contribution. Please base general volunteer costs on £6 per hour per volunteer.

The prospectus will be split into 5 lots, one lot will be allocated for each of the 5 localities. Please identify within the expression of interest form which localities your project aims to be delivered in.

What can be funded?

Any activity, project or event which is for the benefit of the community. This can include capital and/or revenue based costs.

Groups wishing to purchase equipment must demonstrate in their application how they plan to use the equipment in future activities which are of benefit to the community of South Staffordshire

What cannot be funded?

Routine running costs of a group or organisation, for example rent or stationery as part of the normal day-day business of the organisation. However, running costs specific to the project for which funding is being requested can be considered.

Contributions towards ongoing running costs

Any school curriculum based activity.

Any projects for the sole benefit of individuals

Events or activities the principle aim of which is to fundraise for another organisation.

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http://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/your_services/your_community/community_funding/community_budget.aspx

Political or religious activities or events (although secular activities promoted by faith based groups are welcome e.g. mums & toddlers group or community café).

Projects that are being administered through a third party.

Activities or events which have happened prior to receiving notification of an award. Applications cannot be made in retrospect proof of purchase/booking will be required in the evaluation.

Projects occurring outside the local authority boundary

Requirement of Funding

All applications must demonstrate the following:

They have the ability to deliver the project through sound financial planning and project management.

The activity or event promotes good equal opportunities practice.

The funding must be spent in accordance with the purposes for which it was approved. Any changes to the project/event should be agreed with The South Staffordshire Partnership.

Any profits arising from fund-raising activities (e.g. raffle or ticket sales) at the event must be retained for the benefit of the local area in which the activity occurs.

If your project requires planning permission, this must be obtained prior to applying to the South Staffordshire Commissioning prospectus.

The South Staffordshire Partnership reserves the right to award a grant lower or higher than that for which the application has been made.

If you are successful in your application you will be invited to attend a pre funding award meeting. One of the areas covered will be performance management and inputting data onto the Upshot performance management system

Successful groups/organisations must deliver their project/activity/event within 12 months of being awarded a grant unless otherwise stated.

Successful applications must issue press releases upon receipt of this grant, and again upon completion of the project/activity/event. All press releases must be cleared through The South Staffordshire Partnership prior to release.

A video of the project and its outcomes must be added to the Good life You Tube page.

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The South Staffordshire Partnership and Goodlife logos including any other relevant partner logos must be included on all publicity material relating to the event or project (press releases, brochures, posters etc.). Successful applications will be informed of logos they need to include as part of their promotion.

Successful Groups/Organisations must serve all appropriate licences and insurances.

Successful Groups/Organisations must ensure that Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (previously CRB Enhanced Disclosure Checks) are carried out on all adults having direct supervisory contact with any children under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults through the project.

Successful Groups/Organisations will receive 20% of the awarded grant up front, 15 % will be awarded each quarter on submission of performance outcomes. The remaining 20% will be retained until a satisfactory completed Evaluation Report is received.

All successful projects will need to link into the Districts Good life vision and any volunteers recruited will be required to attend a minimum of two let’s work together training sessions.

If the group disbands/breaks up any equipment purchased through the Grant Aid Scheme will become the property of The South Staffordshire Partnership.

All groups/organisations should be aware that their project/activity may be audited after completion.

Please ensure any third parties who you have identified have consented to the application submission.

Unless a research project is being submitted the panel requires all back ground work to be completed in advance of the project start date. Projects will be expected to commence delivery from from April 2015

Hints and Tips on completing your application:

Talk through your project or idea with us before writing your application. We will be able to advise you on what information you might want to include with your application. You might also wish to talk to Support Staffordshire or VAST who can advise you on all aspects of running your group, from developing constitutions and setting up committees, through to developing project plans and funding applications. Telephone: 01902 851675 for Support Staffordshire or VAST on 01785 213267

Get someone else to double-check through your application – particularly your finances! This is particularly important to ensure you have included all of the information you have to include or wish to be considered. Any incomplete applications will be rejected and returned to you and will be able to be reconsidered until the following funding round.

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Applicants known to the panel will not receive preferential treatment. All applications will be scored using a set scoring matrix and criteria –your application can only be assessed on the information provided in your application. If you don’t mention it or provide evidence of it, we don’t know it!

Check through the criteria. Do you meet all of the essential criteria? Does your application include a response about everything that will be considered when assessing your application?

Applications which have the best chance of success look at sustainability and how the project will make a difference to the community.

Is your project needed or wanted? Is there a similar activity already taking place in your area, could you work collaboratively with other organisations on your project? Do you have the support of local elected members?

Volunteers can play an important part of any project, especially when you’re looking at sustaining the project/activity long term. Include as much information as you can about volunteers.

When considering the cost of your project, don’t forget to include “in-kind” contributions – the real cost of delivering your project. If you had to pay people to design posters, deliver leaflets, carry out consultation, or if you had to pay to hire a venue – how much would it cost you? This all adds up to your “match contribution” and although it isn’t essential, it is a consideration and you have to consider that your application will be “judged” against other applications.

When completing the budget section, make sure you have read what is needed in each column and for each section.

Include EVERYTHING you need for the project, even if you are not asking us to fund it.

“In-kind” contributions should be listed as both EXPENDITURE and INCOME – think of it as paying for services without actually exchanging cash.

The amount of income you are able to contribute (including in-kind contributions) PLUS the amount you are requesting from us should EQUAL the total cost of your project.

Funding application process:

For 2015/2016 the process will be a three stage application.

Stage 1 Expression of Interest27

A one sided expression of interest will be introduced for 2015/2016. The Funding panel will meet in December 2014 to discuss Expression of Interests. Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 6pm on Monday 1st December 2014.

Once the panel has gone through all expressions of interest You will be notified in December 2014 if your project has been chosen to go through to stage two.

Stage 2 Full Application

If successful at stage 1 you will be invited to submit a full application to be submitted by 6pm on Monday 19th January 2014.

You will receive a letter confirming receipt of your application and your Grant Application Reference number.

The funding panel will meet in January 2015 to score applications. You will be notified in writing of the outcome of your application

within 4 weeks of the funding panel meeting. If your application is unsuccessful, your letter will give you feedback

on the reasons why.

Stage 3 Project discussion

Before funding is awarded successful projects will be invited to attend a pre award meeting In January 2015. This will be an opportunity to discuss your project in more detail and identify and agree what outcomes you expect to achieve and the logistics of how you will do this.

While the funding panel will assess your application and make recommendations, the final decision will be the responsibility of the Locality Commissioning Partnership and the budget holders.

You will be notified within two weeks of the panel meeting if your project has been awarded funding and can commence delivery.

If your application is successful, this letter will also include an Acceptance Form, Contract and BACS Transform Form, all of which must be completed and returned to South Staffordshire Council in order that your grant payment can be processed.

You will be requested to confirm your availability for a training session on the Upshot performance management system which is the partnerships method of supporting performance management.

Dates will be issued when outcome data is required to be submitted each quarter. Funding will be released once all outcome criteria for that quarter have been received. An Evaluation Form will also be sent to you. This must be completed after the project has happened and returned to South Staffordshire Council in order for the final grant payment to be processed

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Question numbers Criteria

Maximum points

project 1 project 2 project 3 project 4 project 5Section: About your project

13Population and wider benefits: Does the activity benefit an appropriate target population and meet local prioritie(s)? 12

14Distributed Delivery: Is there a fair share of delivery throughout the district? 10

16 Scale: Number of individuals who will benefit from the activity? 10Section: How will your project make a difference

22Past history: What experience or interest can the organisation offer? 10

23Scale of outcome: What are the expected benefits for the target population? 13

24Evidence base: What is the strength of evidence that the activity will improve wellbeing in the target population? 10

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Sustainability & Social/added value: How will the project be co-produced with communities? Also, what additional resources the organisation brings to the delivery of the proposed project? 13

26 Project need: No alternative through commissioned services: 10Section: Finances

28 Value for money: Total cost of the activity? 12

Totals 100 0 0 0 0 0

Projects scoring below 65 will not be considered

Low score - Very limited response No response Scores 0

Each question will be scored in turn. Responses to each criteria will be scored based upon the maximum points availible on the following basis:

Points awarded

Highest score - Evidence demonstrates a detailed and comprehensive resppnseHigh score - Evidence demonstrates a strong response Upper medium score - Evidence demonstrates an adequate response Lower medium score - Basic evidence giving limited response

Scoring Criteria

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: PAGE 1 OF 2

1. Name Of your Organisation

2. Where are you based and what geographical areas do you cover

3. Contact Name

4. Contact number

5. Contact Address

6. Email

7. Is this application a request for an extension of a project currently funded by the South Staffordshire partnership? Please circle Yes / No. If yes please outline in question 8 any proposed differences for 2015/2016 delivery.

8. Project Title and what you aim to achieve? Including target audience and geographical area/localities and which of the identified priority areas you aim to tackle. (250 words max)

9. What is the organisations core business and past history of delivery? (150 words max)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: PAGE 2 OF 2

Please return your completed application to:

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Post:

Policy and Partnerships

South Staffordshire Council

Wolverhampton Road

Codsall, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PX

Email: [email protected]

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South Staffordshire Commissioning Prospectus 2014-2015

Application Form

(Complete after Expression of Interest stage)

It is important that you work through this checklist before you start completing the application form. This checklist has been designed to help you decide if the South Staffordshire Commissioning Prospectus is right for your project or organisation, before you go to the time and expense of submitting an application. The checklist also helps us as it reduces the number of ineligible applications we need to process.

Part One – You must be able to answer yes to one of the options in Part One to apply.

Is your application for:

A project which is part of your normal work (this includes regular and repeat activities) unless it is more than two years since those activities or events have taken place, or they have been developed, for example they are to be run with new beneficiary types or in a new area?

Yes / No

Activities that will happen or start before we confirm our grant (which for successful applications is normally about 2 months from the deadline date)?

Yes / No

Any cost you incur when putting together your application? Yes / NoDay to day running costs of your organisation (for example, utility bills, council tax, rent or insurance)?

Yes / No

Land or building projects where the ownership or lease it not yet in place?

Yes / No

Fundraising activities for your organisation or others? Yes / NoItems that mainly benefit individuals (for example, equipment that is not shared)?

Yes / No

Items that are purchased on behalf of another organisation?

Yes / No

Loans or interest payments? Yes / No

Endowments (to provide a source of income)? Yes / No

Political or religious activities? Yes / No

A project that cannot be completed within 12 months of receiving a grant?

Yes / No

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The purchase of alcohol? Yes / NoRoutine repairs or maintenance? Yes / NoUsed Vehicles? Yes / No

VAT that you can recover? Yes / No

If you answered yes to any of the above, we may not be able to fund your project. Please check our guidance notes for further information or contact us for advice.

Please ensure that you have read all the funding criteria and additional guidance notes before completing this form.

Please complete all sections to ensure that your application can be considered.

About your group

1. Name of group or organisation

2. Where is your group based 3. What area does it serve?

4. Contact Name

5. Contact number

6. Contact address

7. Email

8. Organisation Type: Not for profit organisation

Private Business

Other – please specify:

If you are a community or voluntary sector organisation Is your group registered on The Good Life website

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YES

NO

If no, visit http://www.southstaffordshire.thegoodlife.uk.net/ to register.

About your project

12 Project title / Name

13. Project Overview – Please include how your project will benefit an appropriate target population and meet the partnerships priorities. (250 Words-12%)

14. What areas within South Staffordshire will your projects focus on? Whole district, locality, Parish, Ward or village.Please use locality map on the back of this form (200 Words-10%)

15. Will your project be delivered in partnership with an another organisation

Please circle YES / NO

If yes, please state who and have they agreed for this project to be delivered in partnership prior to the submission of this application.

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http://www.southstaffordshire.thegoodlife.uk.net/

16. When will your project take place?

17. Is your start date fixed or flexible

18. How will you promote and publicise your project? (150 words only)

19. How many people will benefit from the activity?

20. How will your project actively seek to involve as wide a range of people as possible? (150 words only)

21. Does your project involve work on land or a building? YES / NO

(You MUST own the freehold of the land or building, or hold a lease that cannot be brought to an end by the landlord for at least five years)

If yes, you must answer both a) and b) below

A) Does your organisation: (please tick which one applies)36

Own the freehold of the land or building?

ORHold a lease of at least five years that cannot be ended by the landlord

Is planning permission needed for your project (please tick which one applies).

Planning permission is not required

OR

Planning permission is required and has been granted

How will your project make a difference?There are data profiles for each locality available that you may find useful when evidencing how your project will make a difference. Visit the South Staffordshire Partnership website for more information (click on the Localities tab)

http://lsp.sstaffs.gov.uk

Other data that you may have collected yourselves from your own research is also acceptable as supporting evidence.22. Tell us about your organisation – For example: past history, evidence of delivery and/or involvement in the area? (200 words- 10 %)

23. What are the expected benefits for the target population (250 words – 13%)

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http://lsp.sstaffs.gov.uk/

24. What is the strength of evidence that the activity will improve wellbeing in the target population (200 Words – 10%)

25. How do you intend to ensure your project becomes sustainable and what added value does your organisation bring to this proposal? How will the project be co-produced with communities? Also, what additional resources the organisation brings to the delivery of the proposed project? (200 words – 13%)

26. Is your project needed? How the group / Organisation project will add value or fill a gap in service provision within South Staffordshire(200 words – 10%)

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Finances

(12 %)

27. Where have you applied for funding for this project (other than the South Staffordshire Partnership)? Please list the amount applied for and whether you have been successful.

Name of funder Amount applied for

Amount confirmed

28. How much will your project cost?

Please provide a full breakdown e.g. equipment, installations etc

Provide three quotations for each item/activity

If you can claim back VAT please exclude from the figures given below.

Please include everything you need for the project, even if you are asking us to fund it. Give the total cost of each item or activity in column A, and put how much you want from us in column B. It is acceptable to put £0 in column B. In kind contributions should be listed a both a COST and INCOME.

IF you want us to fund all of your project costs the figures in column A and column B will be the same.Item or Activity

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Total Project Expenditure29. How much are you able to contribute to your project?

Please include details of any sources of funding for this project, including any contributions from your group (in-kind and cash), and any funding applications you have submitted.

Please state whether the funding has been confirmed (C ) or is provisional (P).

Funding Source P / C Amount£££££

Total Project Income (Confirmed) £Total Project Income (Provisional) £Total Project Income £

Supporting Information

Please tick to confirm you have enclosed all the following documentation as failure to do so may lead to a delay in your application being considered.

Written quotes including the company/supplier(s) you are going to use if applicable

Latest audited accounts, annual report or income/expenditure budget for current financial year

Terms or reference/ constitution/ group rules

Evidence of ownership/ lease of buildings and/ or land (if relevant)Evidence of planning consent (if relevant)Project plan and cash flow forecast

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Declaration (on behalf of organisation or group)

I can confirm that

I have read the funding criteriaThe information on this form is correctAny award received will be spent on this activities specifiedIf an award is received. I will complete and return an evaluation sheet along with supporting photos or video footage.Planning permission granted (please state date);

That acknowledgement will be given of the South Staffordshire partnerships support in any publicity, printed or website material.I give permission for press and media coverage by the South Staffordshire partnership in relation to this project.That all press releases issued by us will be cleared through the South Staffordshire PartnershipThat the necessary policies and procedures will be in place prior to the commencement of the project outlined in this application

Please tick which policies are relevant

Child protection which meets Working Together Guidelines (please attach copies)Vulnerable adults which meets Working Together Guidelines (please attach copies)Public liability insurance

Access Audit

Equal opportunities

Environmental impact

Signed ………………………………………………………………. Date………………………….

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Print Name

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Position within the organisation ……………………………………………………………………

Please return your completed application to:

Post:

Policy and Partnerships

South Staffordshire Council

Wolverhampton Road

Codsall, South Staffordshire, WV8 1PX

Email:

[email protected]

5. Key Websites and Documents

Full Start Active, Stay Active guidelines Start Active, Stay Active (2011)

A report on physical activity for health from the four home countries’ Chief Medical Officers

http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/earlyyearsguidelines/index.html

Nice Guidance on Walking & Cycling

http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

http://www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk/DisabilitySport

Young Women & Physical Activity in Staffordshire

http://www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk/live/images/cme_resources/Public/Research--Young-Women--Physical-Actvity---Competitive-Sport-May-2013.pdf

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http://www.sportacrossstaffordshire.co.uk/DisabilitySport

http://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/

http://publications.nice.org.uk/walking-and-cycling-local-measures-to-promote-walking-and-cycling-as-forms-of-travel-or-recreation-ph41

http://www.bhfactive.org.uk/earlyyearsguidelines/index.html

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/216370/dh_128210.pdf




Physical Activity in Pregnancy

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pregnancy-exercise.aspx#tips

NICE Guidance on Falls Prevention

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG161/Guidance/pdf/English

Sustain. Food Co-ops Toolkit. Available from http://www.sustainweb.org/foodcoops/

Let get Cooking. Available from http://www.letsgetcooking.org.uk/

British Nutrition Foundation. Available from

http://www.nutrition.org.uk/

Healthy Start. Available from

http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/for-retailers/

Community Orchards. Available from www.commonground.org.uk

Five Ways to Wellbeing for adults – The evidence (NEF, 2008). See: http://www.neweconomics.org/publications/entry/five-ways-to-well-being-the-evidence

Ways to Wellbeing for Children and the Good Childhood Report (The Children’s Society, 2013). See:

http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/research/well-being/ways-well-being

Stafford and Stoke on Trent Partnership Trust materials and guidance:

http://www.staffordshireandstokeontrent.nhs.uk/Downloads/Services/Wellbeing/Professional%20Guide.pdf

The World Health Organisation.

http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/78069/E93670.pdfThe Childhood Accident Prevention Trust http://www.capt.org.uk/

http://www.southstaffspartnership.co.uk/

http://southstaffordshire.thegoodlife.uk.net/

http://www.staffordshirecarespurplepages.info/

http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx

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http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx

http://www.staffordshirecarespurplepages.info/

http://southstaffordshire.thegoodlife.uk.net/

http://www.southstaffspartnership.co.uk/

http://www.capt.org.uk/

http://www.capt.org.uk/

http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/78069/E93670.pdf

http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/78069/E93670.pdf





http://www.neweconomics.org/publications/entry/five-ways-to-well-being-the-evidence

http://www.neweconomics.org/publications/entry/five-ways-to-well-being-the-evidence

http://www.commonground.org.uk/

http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/for-retailers/

http://www.nutrition.org.uk/

http://www.letsgetcooking.org.uk/

http://www.sustainweb.org/foodcoops/

http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG161/Guidance/pdf/English

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pregnancy-exercise.aspx%23tips

http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pregnancy-exercise.aspx%23tips

http://www.staffordshire-pcc.gov.uk/

http://www.ssha.co.uk/

http://sesandspccg.nhs.uk/

http://www.staffordsurroundsccg.nhs.uk/

http://www.cannockchaseccg.nhs.uk/

http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx

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http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Homepage.aspx

http://www.cannockchaseccg.nhs.uk/

http://www.staffordsurroundsccg.nhs.uk/

http://sesandspccg.nhs.uk/

http://www.ssha.co.uk/

http://www.staffordshire-pcc.gov.uk/