Creating a Mentoring Programme for Sport: A ... - sports coach UK

52Creating a Mentoring Programme for SportWhere possible, contact existing schemes to see what their overheads are. This will help you structure andestimate the costs of your programme. Always plan for an overspend, and having a contingency/emergencybudget can be good practice. Use the following prompt questions to help you identify the costs associatedwith your intended project:AWhat workforce (numbers and roles) do you believe you will need to run your programme?What will this cost?Will you have accommodation (room, furniture, equipment) costs to consider?If so, what are they likely to be?Do you intend to pay the mentors and/or provide incentives? If so, what are the costs of this likely to be?(How much will you pay and for what type of activity, eg a total figure for the programme or anhourly rate?)How much contingency do you think you will need (eg 10–20%)?Are there opportunities to reduce infrastructure costs (eg administration, IT support) by combining thisprogramme with your core role as an organisation?BudgetingUse the tables that follow to help you produce an estimate of the costs involved in setting up and runningyour mentoring programme.Infrastructure costsCost ItemsWage bill – programme coordinatorWage bill – administrationWage bill – other staff (eg consultants)Office costs (heating, rent, lighting)Office equipmentBusiness insuranceIT supportContingency fundsEstimated CostDescription Year 1 Year 2 Year 3Subtotal: