Example Plans and Strategies

Securing Funding from Statutory Bodies, Local Government, Health Authorities, and Corporate Sponsors

Where can you start?

When seeking funding for community projects, Community Interest Companies (CICs), or registered charities in the UK, it is essential to align your proposals with the strategic plans and priorities of potential funders.

Here is a list of example plans and strategies that individuals and organizations can research to better understand and align with the goals of statutory bodies, local governments, health authorities, and corporate sponsors.

This list is not exhaustive and you will need to find your own local equivalent strategies to the ones listed as examples.

Local Government Strategic Plans

Local Authority Corporate Plans

-These documents outline the overarching goals, priorities, and initiatives of local councils.

Example: [Your Local Council’s Corporate Plan]

Local Development Plans

– These plans detail the priorities of local authorities for future development and land use.

Example: [London Borough of Camden Local Development Plan]

Community Safety Plans

– Focus on strategies to improve public safety and reduce crime within the community.

Example: [Manchester Community Safety Strategy]

Public Health Strategies

– Outline objectives for improving public health and well-being in the local area.

Example: [Bristol Public Health Strategy]

Health Authority Strategic Plans

NHS Long Term Plan

– A comprehensive strategy for the future of the National Health Service, focusing on healthcare improvement.

Example: [NHS Long Term Plan]

Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) Strategies

– Detail the priorities and planned health services of local CCGs.

Example: [Leeds CCG Strategic Plan]

Health and Wellbeing Strategies

– Plans developed by Health and Wellbeing Boards to address local health inequalities and improve health outcomes.

Example: [Sheffield Health and Wellbeing Strategy]

Mental Health Strategies

– Specific plans to address mental health needs and improve mental health services.

Example: [Greater Manchester Mental Health Strategy]

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategies

Corporate Social Responsibility Reports

– Annual or biennial reports published by companies outlining their CSR activities and funding priorities.

Example: [Unilever Sustainable Living Plan]

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Strategies

– These strategies focus on a company’s environmental, social, and governance impacts.

Example: [HSBC ESG Report]

Community Investment Strategies

– Plans detailing how businesses invest in community projects and initiatives.

Example: [Barclays Community Investment Strategy]

Employee Volunteering and Giving Programs

– Corporate programs encouraging employees to volunteer and donate to community projects.

Example: [PwC Volunteering and Giving Program]

National and Regional Funding Strategies

Big Lottery Fund Strategic Framework

– The framework outlining funding priorities and approaches of the Big Lottery Fund.

Example: [National Lottery Community Fund Strategic Framework]

Arts Council England Strategy

– Plans and priorities for funding arts and culture projects across England.

Example: [Arts Council England Strategy]

Sport England Strategy

– Strategic plans for promoting and funding sports and physical activities.

Example: [Sport England Strategy]

Heritage Lottery Fund Strategic Framework

– Priorities and funding approaches for heritage projects in the UK.

Example: [Heritage Lottery Fund Strategic Framework]

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