Contact: Sheila Little, ext 7545, [email protected]

APPENDIX 1

Applications for grants to voluntary organisations 2007/2008

Hampshire Schools Sports Federation (HSSF)

2006/07 Grant £8,560

This submission for grant aid is on behalf of the Hampshire Schools Sports Federation (HSSF).

Federation aims

· To provide a single federation for all constituent schools' sports associations in Hampshire

· To provide a cohesive sense of direction and purpose for extended school sports in Hampshire

· To maximise the use of financial and material resources available

· To provide a platform for debate and discussion on the development of extended school sport and to highlight particular areas of concern or need

· To liaise closely with the children's services departments in the three Local Authorities to ensure that their priorities for sport are maintained

· To ensure that the three Local Authorities' requirements regarding the supervision of and safety in all activities and sports are observed

· To promote sport for young people of school age in Hampshire.

How the grant will be used

There are 23 sports are affiliated to the Federation, of which 15 county associations apply for grant aid. In turn, the associations provide opportunities for school-aged young people to compete at local, district, county and national level. The associations use the funding for administration, travel, equipment, competition fees etc. Each association which applies for financial support, provides a written report of their previous year's activities together with an audited balance sheet.

Other applications for funding

The HSSF receives funding from the two Unitary Authorities i.e. Portsmouth and Southampton. For 2006/2007 this was as follows:

Portsmouth £ 800
Southampton £1,883

Quality and range of services provided

Production of an annual Hampshire Schools Sports Federation Yearbook

A certified balance sheet is also produced (will be emailed separately).


General comments


The HSSF and their member associations are very lucky to have such a large and committed band of workers who give of their time so freely. Obviously most of these people are teachers who, with the increase in workload within their schools, still recognise the importance of developing whatever talents the young people have - in this case sporting talents. Their expertise lies in developing these talents and they recognise the continuing support that they receive in the form of financial backing from the three Local Authorities. In order to meet the basic requirement of the applications from associations in the year 2006/2007, the HSSF has used up its surplus.

Without the continued support of all three Local Authorities, the HSSF will not be able to meet the basic requirements of their membership and many associations will have to reduce their programme, especially at the higher levels of achievement. The HSSF would, therefore, seek a grant in line with previous years which has included an increase for inflation. The HSSF does, of course, acknowledge this grant and includes the Hampshire County Council logo on all HSSF letters and in the Yearbook.

Appendix 2

Application for Grant Aid support from Hampshire County Council Education Department

2006/07 Grant £11,800

Grant Achievements in 06/07

Learning through doing is an integral element of all of our practical activities and work with other agencies.

Last year, BTCV used the funds received from the Education Department to:

Develop and strengthen our work in schools and with teachers by promoting 7 "Teachers Network Groups", bringing together teachers and educational resource staff from geographical areas across Hampshire to share best practice, explore funding opportunities and to learn about BTCV initiatives that can support the curriculum and their personal development. These groups provide an informal opportunity for teachers and school based staff and volunteers to meet up. The groups meet at local schools and take place outside of school teaching hours. Topics discussed this year included

- "Outside" - the curriculum

- Creating a bog area

- Managing ponds

- Funding your practical conservation project

- Working with community groups and local volunteers

BTCV has established a teachers group in each of the District Authority Areas and ensured that schools are aware of our services.

BTCV worked directly with over 110 schools during 2006/07.

BTCV secured funding (£11,000) from the Department of Health to trial a Junior Green Gym (BTCV trademark product) which started in Waterloo BESD Primary School in Havant in January 07. The project is currently engaging 7-11 year olds in physical conservation activity in the school grounds.

BTCV supported 7 schools to make a grant application to "The Breathing Places" funding source to fund school ground improvement projects. If the schools are successful funding will come though in May 07.

BTCV raised an extra £1800 from the Ernest Cook Trust to undertake practical conservation work with schools in 2006/07.

BTCV linked with other providers of services / opportunities for young people to offer our expertise and advice and explored specific project initiatives to engage marginalised young people (e.g. excluded pupils, young offenders, BME and those who live in isolated rural settings) in conservation projects through the V inspired Programme and Eastleigh Green Space Project.

· `Vinspired' Programme

As a key national delivery partner, BTCV engaged 50 young people to take part in three taster practical conservation events at Lakeside Country Park and Southampton Green Gym. This initiative secured £3,000 to enable us to develop other youth related projects.

We are particularly proud that one of the participants, Sarah, has been named as BTCV Regional Young Green Hero of the Year.

· Eastleigh Youth Community Service Awards Project

BTCV has worked with the Eastleigh Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Open Award Centre and three local Scout groups to restore the Sensory Garden at Lakeside Country Park. The project has been supported by more than 48 young people, their parents and organisational leaders.

We will continue to deliver and develop this opportunity and to encourage young people to develop more projects in their communities. BTCV will support them to apply for grant funding to achieve this.

BTCV has developed our warden schemes to provide opportunities for young people to become active citizens and to develop their own practical conservation projects through the BTCV Young Leaders Project:

Following the success of the `Vinspired' taster days and the Eastleigh Green Space Youth Project, we have recruited young people to train as BTCV Day Project Leaders in 07/08. This project will support up to eight 16-25 year olds to train and co-lead BTCV practical project days across Hampshire.

The contribution that we seek from the Education Department will ensure that we can continue to deliver high quality, best value and efficient service to the people of Hampshire.

BTCV is a locally funded, national charity that achieves significant results from working in partnership with local authorities, health services and the private sector. Your investment in our efforts will help empower local young people and people working with them to connect with their environment and ensure a sustainable future.

The BTCV Annual report and accounts can be accessed on line at www.btcv.org.uk .

2007/08 Proposed use of Grant

As an organisation, we are proud of our achievements and recognise that this has been achieved because of the support that Hampshire County Council gives us, both in cash and kind.

This year, our focus will be

1) To continue to develop and strengthen our work in schools and with teachers. BTCV wants to establish a teachers group in each of the District Authority Areas and ensure that every school in Hampshire is aware of our services.

2) To support the BTCV Junior Green Gym (BTCV trademark product) project in the Havant area.

3) Link with schools and other youth service providers to offer our expertise and advice.

4) Explore other and develop current specific project initiatives to engage marginalised young people (e.g. excluded pupils, young offenders, BME and those who live in isolated rural settings) in conservation projects.

5) Develop our warden schemes to provide opportunities for young people to become active citizens and to develop their own practical conservation projects. BTCV is looking to secure funding through landfill tax and lottery awards to achieve this.

The funding support from the Education Department will be used to make a contribution towards the costs of the operational delivery of our work (e.g. staff costs).

Further details about our work in Hampshire can be found at www.btcv.org/southerncentral

Julia Fraser

BTCV Senior Project Officer

BTCV Southern Central Area Office, Room 3, 2 Venture Road, Southampton Science Park, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7NP

_02380 769719

Fax: 023 8076 8328

E Mail: [email protected]

BTCV is a Registered Charity 261009

BTCV Head Office Conservation Centre, Sedum House, Mallard Way, Potteric Carr, Doncaster DN4 8BD

Appendix 3

The Hampshire Technology Centre Trust Ltd., (INTECH)

Review of the Year 2006/7

1. Aims and Objectives

The aims of the Trust are:

"To advance the education, knowledge and understanding of the public, in particular the young, in scientific and technological principles and processes, so as to create and inspire both a new generation equipped with the skills for modern enterprise and a population more able to appreciate fully the significance of today's increasingly complex issues"

In order to achieve these aims INTECH focuses its efforts in two areas:

1. Formal education of school groups visiting INTECH and INTECH visiting schools

2. Informal education of public visitors often visiting as families.

2. Annual Review

· The number of school children visiting INTECH in the year 2006/7 grew to 14,329. An additional ~ 14,000 pupils were visited in school by the INTECH Outreach Team delivering Science and Technology workshops.

· School visitors to the Centre used the exhibition, attended science shows and took part in educational workshops, all of which have been developed to provide excitement and inspiration while maintaining strong links to the National Curriculum. INTECH has continued to develop new curriculum related workshops to meet the needs of teachers; the new range of data capture workshops has been particularly popular.

· INTECH continues to operate the SETPOINT for Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton & the Isle of Wight, delivering workshops in schools and at science fairs. Over 100 Science & Engineering Ambassadors were recruited from industry to work with schools. A highlight of the year was a visit by David Bell the Permanent Secretary of the DfES who commented "I was very impressed at the extent to which the centre (INTECH) had built partnerships with a range of external bodies, including universities and private sector companies, to ensure that the visiting school students received a rich and varied experience".

· Total visitor numbers have risen by a further 10% to 85,723 for the year

· Financial performance for the year 2006/7 (prior to audit) resulted in a small surplus of £27,300 before depreciation costs. The Audited accounts for 2005/6 are attached.

3. Outlook for 2007/8

There are several changes that will impact the financial performance of INTECH

· Hampshire County Council is reducing its grant by £40,000

· Portsmouth City Council have not awarded its annual grant of £20,000 although Southampton City Council will continue to award a grant of £10,000

· SEEDA has awarded INTECH a capital grant of £650,000 to install the largest planetarium in the UK which will be an exciting and attractive educational asset, but this award does not include any revenue costs which will continue to be a challenge.

The development of the educational provision will continue, taking the lead from teachers' and pupils' needs. The number of school children visiting INTECH is targeted to increase by 10% over the year.

Phil Winfield April 2007

Director