Lived Experience Fund
South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership Lived Experience Fund
This fund is open to organisations, working individuals and families living in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen areas.
The purpose of the Lived Experience Fund is to support organisations in capturing the lived experience of local residents to help inform community planning partnership service delivery and policy development.
- Engaging with local people in this way can help to ensure that:-
- There is equality and dignity for all;
- Services and activities are relevant to local needs;
- Communities can voice their opinions and identify what works and what doesn't;
- Everyone feels valued and included;
- Sense of community is improved;
- Sense of control and influence strengthened in local communities;
- Collective action is promoted; and
- People are empowered to deliver effective interventions in their own lives and in that of their communities.
This money can only be used to capture the views and experiences of people who live in the areas of Cambuslang/Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire and who experience poverty, inequalities and/or deprivation. The money can be used for example:-
- To purchase equipment/materials;
- To print leaflets/posters;
- Any costs associated with the distribution of leaflets/posters; or
- To pay someone to carry out the work on your behalf.
Available funding and how it is distributed:
- Up to £1,500 per application. The Partnership encourage applications involving match funding e.g. £750 LEF and £750 from another source.
- Organisations can only apply once in any financial year i.e. April to March.
- The application must meet the criteria set out in the attached online form to be considered for an award.
- The South Lanarkshire Community Planning Partnership Board has a set of approved criteria which will be used when assessing applications for funding.
- The Cambuslang and Rutherglen Community Partnership will use this criteria to consider each application and decide which organisations will be awarded funding.
Organisations that can apply:
- Local Community Organisations that are based in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen areas of South Lanarkshire and who are able to contribute to improving service design and delivery in relation to the South Lanarkshire Community Plan's overarching objective of tackling poverty and inequalities.
(Please note that organisations who have not reported back on previous funding cannot apply for this years’ funding award).
How to apply?
To apply, please use the link below and complete the online form which includes the Conditions of Grant Form which must be signed by an office bearer. (Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday 8 July 2024).
Lived Experience Award Application
Conditions of Grant Acceptance Form
What happens when we receive your form?
Your application will be acknowledged.
Applications will be considered by the Cambuslang/Rutherglen Community Partnership and you will be notified in writing of the outcome of your application within 5 working days from the closing date for applications.
Sharing of your information
Evaluation information provided through successful applications may be circulated to national partners, used as case studies and assist with future funding.
Additional information
Please read the attached documents below for your information. If you are unclear about making your application or eligibility for grant support; need any additional information/advice prior to submitting your application; or if you need this information in another language or format, please contact the Community Planning Team to discuss how we can best meet your needs. Phone: 0303 123 1017 or Email: contact@southlanarkshirecommunityplanning.org.
Further documents:
Lived Experience Fund Information
