Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Home About Engaged Philanthropy Pebble Grants RankNet Conference 2021 News Contact Place Based The Rank Foundation’s approach to place-based programmes is not unique but we have a decade’s experience of working with and in local communities, across the statutory, faith and social sectors. Rank’s starting point is not looking at what is wrong with the community, but building on its assets and investing in its potential. We know from experience that the independent funder cannot transform deeply embedded social problems but it has a powerful role as convenor and connector. This in itself has the potential to unlock opportunities for people in local communities to collaborate for a greater benefit to all. Our experience suggests that by concentrating funding, knowledge and expertise in a very focused way, promoting stronger partnerships and increased collaboration, helps to ‘add value’ where the outcome is greater than the sum of each part. Our recent evaluation of the Hull Community Development Programme endorses this practice, whilst looking to identify the key characteristics of success. Key characteristics of success Field Experience. The Rank Foundation employ a field executive on the ground who spend time committed to understanding local issues, identifying opportunities and developing programmes based on local need. Reconnaissance. Time spent on reconnaissance is seldom wasted. Office based, reactive practice is less effective, less efficient. Back Good People – Good Organisations. The very essence of our work, identifying and supporting strong leaders. Local Presence. The local ‘co-ordinator’ or Associate role has proved pivotal. Identifying someone with a passion and commitment to the host City, capable of acting as the point of contact for all issues but, most importantly, seeking out new opportunities and developments. A key post. Encourage Connectivity, Develop Relationships. From the local co-ordinator to quarterly steering groups, external speakers, sharing good practice, access to bursaries, charities evening: encouraging and developing stronger partnerships plays a key part. Lessons Learned. A willingness to look at what works, what doesn’t and why? Future evaluation will focus on the methodology, the process that underpins this way of working, and the added value this brings. Culture and Ethos. This place-based approach is not unique, nor is it the only way of doing business. But where other grant makers lack local knowledge or ability to ‘reach out’ in this direct way, The Rank Foundation offer an opportunity for collaborative programmes, as we look to achieve greater social impact. LATEST NEWS Rank launches Plymouth Participatory Grant Making Programme Rank Memorial Award Winners 2021 Celebrating 10 Years of Time to Shine Recovery Grants Impact Films Rank Conference 2021: Take Stock and Reset CONTACT INFORMATION 12 Warwick Square London, SW1V 2AA Email: contactus@rankfoundation.com Web: www.rankfoundation.com QUICK LINKS Home News Contact Us Complaints Policy Privacy Notice Cookie Policy © 2018 - The Rank Foundation - All rights reserved. Charity Number 276976 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn