Perform Bursary Fund
Key Delivery Considerations
Effective and efficient assessment process
The assessment process for applicants has been set out to ensure that the following is achieved and maintained:
- Clear expectations for applicants are set out in publicity information and on the application form
- Young people who would most benefit from a drama course apply
- There are inbuilt mechanisms, that are not onerous to the applicant, that ensure that those with genuine need apply e.g. two teacher and/or other references are requested in an easy to fill out form
- Trustees have a clear set of priorities for assessment, supported by a set of values to guide decision-making
- Successful applicants are notified promptly and given opportunities to participate in the closest local facility
- Successful applicants are supported throughout the drama course and their progress monitored
- Successful applicants development is documented and feedback to each young person and their carer
Maximisation of young people opportunities
The number of young people given opportunities to participate in a drama course is directly related to the amount of income generated for the PBF. To maximise the number of opportunities the securing of additional income streams has been set as a priority for the Fund.
Holistic approach to young person development
Each young person has their own individual needs and areas for support. As such each young person is worked with on a personalised basis, with the Perform teachers identifying and supporting a young person in the best way for their development. The professional and personalised approach of Perform teachers is a organisational strength and carefully quality assured element of Perform delivery (and a frequently identified key reason for paid participation in drama classes).
Sustainable delivery for continued increase in opportunities for the long term
It is the aim of the PBF to continually increase the number of opportunities for young people through securing funds from multiple funding streams. In practice this means the PBF are constantly identifying and building relationships with individuals and organisations who understand and are able to support the aims of the Fund. A fundraiser with a good understanding of the aims and vales of the PBF will be recruited for ongoing committed time to securing funds on a commissioned basis.
The various elements of the fundraising plan are as set out below:
- Personalised invitation to support the PBF
- Biannual fundraising events inviting contributions Formal letters inviting contributions Perform Teacher invitations at existing drama classes
- Existing Supporters Perform parents Networks of PBF Trustees and existing Supporters Social Organisations
- Building relationships with funders who have aligned values and funding priorities
- Speaking with and meeting aligned funders Submission of applications to aligned funders
- Social enterprise funders with aligned values and priorities Corporate Organisations
- Building relationships with corporate organisations with aligned social values and/or CSR priorities
- Formal letters inviting investment and support Speaking and meeting aligned corporate organisations Corporate organisations with clearly identified social responsibility objectives and funds Corporate connected organisation to PBF Supporters.
