Big Lottery in Wales has recently launched a programme which is similar to the English 'Communities Living Sustainably' and L8LS was asked to speak at the latest event for applicants to the programme.
Welsh applicants to the 'Create Your Space' programme gathered near Newtown to discuss and refine their project ideas, whilst getting some tips for success. They will soon be submitting their final proposals to Big Lottery and the best candidates will be awarded a share of the £8.8 million budget to deliver their 7 year projects.
Lindsey and Chris spoke for half an hour or so about the L8LS project and, in particular, the early stages of the project and the lessons learned:
Welsh applicants to the 'Create Your Space' programme gathered near Newtown to discuss and refine their project ideas, whilst getting some tips for success. They will soon be submitting their final proposals to Big Lottery and the best candidates will be awarded a share of the £8.8 million budget to deliver their 7 year projects.
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What L8LS might look like in Wales |
- Development of the project partnership
- Community engagment
- What's worked, what hasn't