Grassroots Engagement Fund

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1 Grassroots Engagement Fund Would you like to hold an event/activity for your local group or community? What are we offering? We are offering funding to local organisations and groups to run one-off activities or events to engage local people in the NHS. A maximum of 750 per event is available but applications for smaller grants are strongly encouraged so we can reach as many people as possible with this money. This fund for the borough of Merton is provided by South West London Collaborative Commissioning and administered by Healthwatch Merton. What can the money be used for? We would like to fund activities and events that would be enjoyable to local people and provide an opportunity for them to engage with the local NHS. Examples could include tea dances; pottery classes; fun days; drop in sessions; pizza and movie afternoons, cultural activities etc. Agreed with you in advance - people from the local NHS will attend these events/activities to talk to local people about their experience of services and collect information and views. Why are we funding this? Healthwatch Merton is working with the NHS in South West London, and Surrey Downs, to help find out what local people think about local health services. We are keen to encourage people who do not normally get the chance to express their views about local services to engage with the NHS and are looking for you to run such events and activities. How to apply Please complete a short application form which explains: what activity you would like to run; who you will be inviting/reaching, how many people you think will attend and how your application will meet our funding priorities; the date and time when the activity is likely to take place; how NHS staff will be able to engage with your attendees. Funding Priorities Applications that help us to reach people who do not regularly get to share their views with the NHS from the following groups will be prioritised children and young people pregnant women and those people from different races people with learning disabilities who have recently given birth and of different religions carers people with mental health conditions people with physical disabilities socio-economically deprived communities older people people for whom English is not a first language transgender people LGBT communities working age men and women who use NHS care in Merton We will prioritise applications that demonstrate how the NHS will be able to engage meaningfully with people they do not normally reach and demonstrate good value for money. 1

2 Decisions Applications that meet a minimum standard will be reviewed by the Panel who may ask for further information before making a decision on whether or not to provide funding. The decision of the panel is final and there is no appeal process. Successful applications will also have to run at times where it is possible to provide NHS attendance so please be as specific as possible Who can apply? Local groups and voluntary sector organisations who work with or support our community at the grassroots. We encourage applications from community groups, self-help groups as well as charities, businesses and social enterprises who can demonstrate that the funds will be spent on community engagement on a not for profit basis. When is the funding available? We are accepting applications from 23/5/16 until 1/12/2016 (or once the all the funding has been allocated). Applications should be made at least one month before the proposed event to ensure that South West London Collaborative Commissioning can make arrangements for local NHS professionals to attend. When will the activity need to be held? All events/activities need to be held by the end of December Money will be allocated on a first come first served basis once the funds have gone they ve gone. How will the NHS engage with my session? We realise that the activities will be varied, as will the attendees. Therefore the ways that the NHS captures information will need to be appropriate to the activity that you run and the people who take part. For example, if it s a coffee morning, a slot at the beginning to hear about people s experiences of the NHS might be appropriate. If it s a fun day, you could provide a stall for NHS staff to speak to people on a one to one basis. The NHS representatives don t need to give a presentation just have some way of speaking to people either in a group or individually. Please bear this in mind when planning your activity or event. The NHS will also want to collect feedback and information from the people at your event including their contact details, whether they want to hear more or take part in the future and their views and experiences of local health and social care. Any questions please contact: Dave Curtis, Manager, Healthwatch Merton - dave@healthwatchmerton.co.uk 2

3 Funding opportunity: Would you like to hold an event/activity for your local group or community to talk about the NHS? Name of the individual, community/voluntary group or organisation making this application: Name of main contact (including position if applicable): Address: Telephone number: Charity number (if applicable): Company Number (if applicable):. Please provide a brief description of your proposed activity/event: what you want to do date and time you would like to hold it (please be as exact as possible) Who it is aimed at? (please see Funding Priorities for groups we would like to target) How many people do you expect to take part? How will you promote the event or ensure that people attend? 3

4 Please explain how the NHS will be able to seek the views of people during this event. Please recommend the most suitable way to speak to this community given the nature of the event. (e.g. time for a presentation/focus group/one-to-one basis) Are there any NHS issues that your group is particularly interested in? How much is the total grant you are applying for? (Max 750) Please give a detailed breakdown of how you would spend this money (e.g. Room hire, refreshments, equipment, staff, resources etc.) Cost heading Total Does your organisation have the following in place? (please delete as appropriate) Answering No will not necessarily invalidate your application but we may contact you to request further information or direct you to support. Safeguarding policy (if your event involves vulnerable adults or children) Written governing document (articles of association, constitution, or rules) Equality and diversity policy Health and safety policy (covering staff, volunteers and service users) Public liability insurance Does your organisation need further support? MVSC is a local charity which provides a range of support to community and voluntary groups in Merton. Would you like us to pass your contact details to them so that they can offer further assistance? 4

5 Bank details Please give details of the bank or building society account into which we would pay the money Name of the bank or building society you hold an account with Your account name (the organisation name on your statements) Sort Code Account Number Building Society roll number (if appropriate) I agree to the following: the information provided on this form is true and correct. if this application is successful Healthwatch Merton may share my contact details with NHS staff coordinating the representation at the proposed event/activity and that I will coordinate with NHS representatives to ensure their attendance at the event. the information provided on this application can be stored securely by Healthwatch Merton and used for future contact. if my application is successful, the money can be paid into the account details provided above. Healthwatch Merton can contact me after the event/activity for feedback. funds provided through from the Grassroots Engagement Funds will be used solely for the purposes set out in this application. If there is any substantive variation I will agree this in writing with Healthwatch Merton. records of expenditure will be kept in full and if requested to do so, we will provide Healthwatch Merton with evidence of how the funds were expended including copies of invoices and receipts. Name Position in organisation/group Date We aim to contact successful applicants within 4 weeks of application. Please completed forms to: Dave Curtis, Manager, Healthwatch Merton - dave@healthwatchmerton.co.uk 5