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A feasibility study prepared for the Black Box TrustNovember 2011Actions cont… Timeframe forimplementation cont…Carry out market research of those attending eventsand performances at the venue to develop a deeperunderstanding of the customer base. This will identifyany gaps in the characteristics of those who typicallyattend specific events and enable the Black Box tobroaden their marketing strategy.Complete a skills audit of board members to ensureall the expertise required to run the Black Boxeffectively are in place and identify any gaps. TheBoard has already identified a need to strengthen itsfinancial management and strategic planning.Consider making greater use of volunteers to work inthe Black Box to reduce the wage bill of the venue.Engage with the MAC and other arts providers in theCathedral Quarter, including Oh Yeah! and theUniversity on programming and pricing issues, ifnecessary facilitated by the Arts Council.Within the next 3 monthson an ongoing basisWithin the next 2-3months and annuallythereafterWithin the next 6 monthsJanuary 2012 onwards(aligned to the MAC‟sprogramming and pricingbecoming publiclyavailable)It will take time to put these actions in to place and it will require additional funding, separate tothe funds required for the operation of the venue, to become effective. We would recommendthe Black Box to apply for „transitional‟ funding to support the action plan outlined above. Thisfunding would:Provide additional resource to record and monitor venue data and information;Provide training for existing staff in financial management;Provide the opportunity to employ a financial director/senior manager; andEnable the Black Box to seek advice and guidance on the preparation of a business plan.We understand that the Black Box plans to apply for funding from the ACNI, BCC and DSD forfinancial year 2012/13. This funding is intended for continuing the operation of the venue. Tomitigate against the risk of not receiving the required level of funding from these organisations,the Black Box have already investigated some of the other funds that may be available for themto apply for, one being the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. We have identified other potential streams,such as the Heritage Lottery Fund, and others, of which details are included in Annex A.52
A feasibility study prepared for the Black Box TrustNovember 2011Annex ATable A: Other potential streams of fundingFundingproviderYour Heritage -Heritage LotteryFundJohn MooresFoundation -Grants forNorthernIrelandCommunityRelationsCouncil -Communityrelations,Culturaldiversity grantschemeWhat the funding can be used for Eligability Applications dueThis fund supports projects that look afterand enhance the UK's heritage, increaseparticipation in heritage activities andimprove access to and enjoyment ofheritage.This scheme provides grants to registeredNorthern Ireland charities to help themgrow and develop. It will support:start-up and running costsvolunteer and programme costseducation and training costsvenue and travel costsone-off project costsequipmentThis funding is intended to helpcommunity/voluntary groups throughoutNorthern Ireland develop their capacity toengage in community relations work and toenhance the community relations potentialof projects they undertake.Not for profitorganisationsCharity or not for profitorganisationsThe scheme is aimed atlocally based groups suchas communitydevelopment groups,cultural organisations,and other organisationsand groups involved incommunity relations,reconciliation projectsand cultural engagement.When fundingbecomes effectiveDecisions onRolling programme -applications areno deadlines formade within 10applicationsweeks from receiptRolling programmethereare nodeadlines forapplications- 8 - 12 weeks-Funding available£3,000 - £50,000Maximum amountis discretionary butaim to give smallamounts to a largenumber oforganisationsMaximum amount:£10,000NotesProjects should conserve and enhance theUK's diverse heritage or encouragecommunities to identify, look after andcelebrate their heritage andensure that everyone can learn about, haveaccess to, and enjoy their heritage-There is no restriction on the number ofapplications any one group can make to thescheme. However, if a group has receivedfunding in the past, it may need todemonstrate that new proposals will buildupon earlier achievements.FoyleFoundationThe foundation will support charities in theU.K. The dominant purpose of which is tobenefit either the Arts or Learning.Fund Charitable activities of organisationsGenerally they make grantsfor specificprojects/activities such asbuiliding projects.However they will considerapplications for corefunding, generally fromsmall organisations.Applications areaccepted all yearround- £10000 - £50000Requires supporting evidence withapplication. Is not exclusive to NorthernIreland.EsmeeFaisbairnConsider work which others may find hardto fund, perhaps because it breaks newground, appears too risky, requires corefunding, or needs a more unusual form offinancial help such as a loan. Also takesinitiatives where new thinking is required orwhere we believe there are importantunexplored opportunities.Our primary interests arein the arts, education andlearning, the environmentand enablingdisadvantaged people toparticipate fully in society.Applicationsaccepted all yearround-Wide range offunds from thisorganisationHave a Finance Fund for not-for-profitorganisations such as the Black BoxCommit £30 million annually towards awide range of work.Elephant TrustCommitted to helping artists andinstitutions that depart from the routineand signal new, distinct and imaginativesets of possibilities.Priority is given to artists and smallorganisations and galleries who shouldsubmit well argued, imaginative proposalsfor making or producing new work orexhibitions.- 16th January 2012 -Not generallyexceeding £2000Appear to have funded quite a lot of smallorganisations like the Black Box, forexample galleries.53
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