The principles we will follow when deciding who to give funding to
We believe we should use these principles.
Proportionality
The process for applying for funds should reflect the amount being applied for. With an easier process for small amounts and stricter rules for large amounts.
Long-term funding
Larger amounts should be for at least three years.
Proportion of income
We will only fund part of the overall income of an organisation.
Open procedures
Funds should be available to organisations we haven’t funded before.
Cost
Funding will help organisations cover their running costs not just the cost of directly providing services.
Available to both large and small organisations
Small and large organisations should both have a fair chance getting funding.
Encourage Manchester-based organisations
We will favour organisations that already have links, contacts and services in Manchester.
Building on strengths
We will favour organisations that have a ‘strengths-based approach’ focussing on the things people can do, rather than what they can’t and helping them achieve their goals.
Building on success
We will favour organisations who can show the good outcomes they have achieved.
Continuous learning and improvement
We will ask an organisation independent of the Council to check that the whole funding programme has met its aims.
This consultation closed on Sunday 12 February.