b. Identify funding sources and delivery arrangements

Funding

In assessing the appropriateness of potential sources, key players should consider the following:

  • What is the type and nature of the scheme or programme?
  • What are the most appropriate sources for our scheme?
  • Are there other partners who can jointly share and deliver the particular facility or service?
  • How can we best utilise existing council assets and resources?
  • How can capital costs be supported?
  • How can management and operational costs be supported and sustained through revenue sources?

Further information on funding sources can be found in the Sources for Funding section of the toolkit.

Example: Redlees Studios, Isleworth
This multi function cultural and sports centre was undertaken in three phases as follows:

- Funded via Section 106 contributions and a partnership between Hounslow’s Leisure Services and Hounslow.

- Funded via contribution from Hounslow Leisure Services and Arts Council England, created open plan studios, a fine art studio, a technology suite and a dark room.

- New bowl pavilion funded via a Sport England Lottery award plus the development of two further studios and a reception area.

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Strategies for Delivering Joint Facilities and Services

Developing partnerships can help all key players achieve a desirable outcome. This can be done by sharing resources (joint provision or co-location), facilities and knowledge with other sectors, such as health and education, or simply strengthen culture and sport provision in their area or community. Key players should consider the following:

  • What type of operator do we need?
  • How much risk do we want to take?
  • Is there a capital funding gap?
  • How can revenue funding be supported?
  • How do we achieve the highest level of design and quality through cost effectiveness?

Further information on delivery arrangements can be found in the Strategies for Delivering Joint Facilities section of the toolkit.

Example: Wellness on Wheels, Wear Valley
In using a mobile fitness facility which travels around the District, the service aims to promote the benefits of physical activity and encourage key lifestyle changes within local communities by delivering innovative activity opportunities to isolated and socially deprived areas.

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