The selection panel for Sheffield & South Yorkshire was
established in part to apply the Landfill Communities Fund
(LCF) strategically within the Sheffield area. A strategy
has been developed for giving funds to projects with the aim
of helping those applying for funding and to also make sure
every project is assessed against the same criteria. This strategy
is a guide and needs to be considered alongside other factors
such as availability of funds, proximity to a landfill site
and any changes that may be made to the LCF.
The main guidelines are set out below and a matrix is also
provided to see the criteria needed for specific categories.
The maximum amount a project can apply for is normally up
to £15,000 with the flexibility of having increased funds
depending on the amounts of money available for each quarter.
VCS will rarely provide 100% funding so match funding is essential.
All projects falling within the strategy will be judged according
to their merits, but the level of awards will also depend on
the source and amount of landfill tax credits available to
VCS.
When making decisions about distribution of funds the panel
will bear in mind the location of the projects. Although projects
within 10 miles will be eligible, projects within 5 miles of
the landfill site will be favoured.
VCS funding can be used in support of salaries in the short
term and particularly where a new opportunity has been created.
Organisations seeking funding for salaried posts will generally
be expected to seek ongoing funding after one year.
VCS is more likely to be more forth coming for new pilot projects rather
than providing ongoing funding.
Sustainable development
Priority will be given to projects which demonstrate a sustainable
approach such as local resources & involvement of the local
community. Priority will be given to applications which show
evidence of self help.
A six month commitment date will be put on projects which
have applied for funding from else where. You will need to
show evidence that other funding has been sort.
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Category (A) Covers the reclamation of land whose use has been
prevented because of previous activity.
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Not considered a priority issue for VCS to address
in Sheffield.
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Category (B) Covers the reduction or prevention of pollution caused
by previous activity.
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Not considered a priority issue for VCS to address
in Sheffield.
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Category (D) Protection of the environment, the provision, Maintenance
or improvement of public amenities and parks.
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Village halls, church buildings and other community
buildings – will fund provision where
1- Priority is to bring facilities up to standard for community
use.
2- To help retention of vital community services.
3- To improve facility by offering more services to the needs & demands
of the community.
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Running costs of ongoing projects.
Costs for tools & machinery.
Salaries for more than one year.
Legal fees, architectural plans & master plans.
Car parks for public amenities.
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Preference to projects that show existing provision is inadequate & insufficient.
Preference for projects where local community has a sense of ownership
of a project and a genuine involvement in its development to prove
a need for the facility. Evidence that it is self sufficient self
managed and sustainable is also preferred.
Community access to churches. There must be evidence that the provision
for community access is being improved in a church & that there
is evidence that this will become a genuine facility for the wider
community to include more facilities and benefits for them.
Public access must be shown. The public parks & playgrounds
must be open at least 84 days a year for 4 evenings or 2 full days
a week.
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Category (D) Protection of the environment, the provision,
Maintenance or improvement of public amenities and parks.
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Public Parks & Playgrounds will fund provision
for:
1- Children’s playgrounds, skate parks, sports facilities
and local parks where existing provision is insufficient or equipment
needs to be replaced & where the local community is fully consulted & involved.
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Rights of way:
Will not normally fund provision for:
improvement/maintenance where it is a statutory duty of a landowner
or local authority
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Preference to projects that show existing provision is inadequate & insufficient.
Preference for projects where local community has a sense of ownership
of a project and a genuine involvement in its development to prove
a need for the facility. Evidence that it is self sufficient self
managed and sustainable is also preferred.
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Category (D) Protection of the environment, the provision,
Maintenance or improvement of public amenities and parks.
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Walking, strategic footpaths & cycle ways.
1-Projects to encourage walking & cycling and improve access
for all & form part of a wider initiative to add to existing
provision.
2- Strategic footpaths or cycle ways that help create circuits
or networks or link to key destinations.
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Public access must be shown. The public parks & playgrounds
must be open at least 84 days a year for 4 evenings or
2 full days a week.
If the area is part of any planning condition then it is not eligible
for funding
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Category (DA) projects that are for the protection of the environment
and the conservation / promotion of biological diversity on
land or water.
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Need to demonstrate the value of the project within
the BAP (Bio diversity Action Plans) process
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Multiple project site application under one project
application.
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Provides a focus for bio diversity projects funded
by LCF. Projects should tie in to BAPS and fit in to
the planning process. Public access is not a requirement.
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Category (E) Covers restoring and repairing buildings that are
for religious worship, or are of architectural or historic
interest.
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Will fund churches in desperate need of restoration
and repair in order for it to stay open to the public.
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Unlikely to fund projects over £5,000 towards
church infrastructure projects.
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Can only fund repair and restoration. Cannot fund
new build.
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