TOTAL Benchmark is 35/70 70 0-2 3-5 6-8 9-10 How well does the project/activity/programme meet local needs and priorities, is there evidence of this need? The applicant has provided very little/no evidence to demonstrate how it will support the priorities identified by the Local Area Board. The applicant has provided evidence to demonstrate how the project or activity will deliver the Local Area Board priorities. The applicant has provided information as to how the project will be evaluated. The applicant’s project will effectively support the delivery of one or more of the area board’s priorities. The proposal is based on a robust evidence base and includes a comprehensive evaluation matrix. The applicant has provided a detailed explanation as to how the project will deliver a local priority. The application includes details as to how the impact will be measured and assessed both in economic terms and in terms of social impact. How well does the project/activity/programme meet the priorities indentified in the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) The applicant has provided very little/no evidence to demonstrate how it will support the priorities identified by the local JSNA. The applicant has provided evidence as to how the project will support a JSNA priority. The applicant has provided limited evidence to demonstrate how the project will impact on achieving a JSNA priority. There is a strong link between one or more of the priorities identified in the local JSNA and the impact of the applicants project. There is evidence that the project will deliver a JSNA objective and that the success of the project will be effectively measured. The applicant has provided a detailed summary as to how the project will deliver JSNA priorities. The applicant has considered the wider impact of the project in the context of the priorities identified in the funding guidance. The applicant has provided evidence that the project will be comprehensively and effectively reviewed and the impact of the investment will be measured. How well have older people and their carers been involved in the development There is no or very little evidence that older people/carers Older peoples/carers views have been taken into account There is evidence that the applicant has engaged older people Older people/carers are leading the design, delivery and review of this
of the project/ activity /programme? have been involved in the development of the proposed project. when developing this project. The project has included evidence that older people/carers will be involved in the development, design and evaluation of the project. and carers in developing the proposal. Taking an asset based approach to identify the outcomes of the people who will benefit from or access the project. Older people/carers will be involved in the evaluation of the program. project. There is a clear plan as to how this project will involve older people/carers in the evaluation of the project. Will enough older people/carers benefit from their project / activity? It is estimated between 1 and 10 people will benefit from the proposal. It is estimated that up to 25 people will benefit from this proposal It is estimated that more than 25 people will benefit from this project. Evidence has been provided as to how the project will continue after the funding has been used and how this will benefit a larger number of people. It is estimated that over 50 people will benefit from the project. The applicant has included a robust business case demonstrating how the project will deliver sustainable and viable opportunities for a large group of people. The project will be self perpetuating as people benefit from the project. How accessible is the activity/project for all (Disabled access, low incomes, vulnerable, socially isolated etc.)? There is very little or no evidence that this project will be accessible to everyone living within a community area or that the project will target people who are at risk of social The applicant has provided evidence to demonstrate how the project/activity will be accessible to individuals with a range of needs including physical disability, varying The applicant’s project will target individuals who are at risk of social isolation and has provided evidence as to how the project/activity will be made accessible to everyone living within As 6-8 with the addition of evidence to indicate the impact of supporting potentially vulnerable groups has been assessed and will be included in the project evaluation.
isolation or those living with a disability. communication needs or who are at risk of social isolation. a community area. The applicant has provided evidence that the accessibility to the project is based on the demographic profiles identified in the JSNA and any local priorities. How well will the project/activity safeguard the welfare of vulnerable people? There is little/no evidence that safeguarding implications are considered. Or there are concerns that vulnerable people may be put at risk as a result of this project. (If concerns exist a 0 score must be given and more clarification sought from the applicant) The applicant has ensured all relevant individuals will have DBS checks, there is limited evidence about the applicants safeguarding policy and understanding of local processes. The applicant has provided evidence that all relevant individuals will have appropriate DBS checks. The organisation has demonstrated they have a safeguarding policy in place. The applicant has a robust and comprehensive safeguarding policy in place, has demonstrated a good understanding of local safeguarding processes and individuals have all relevant DBS checks in place. How well has the applicant ensured that they will monitor and evaluate their project / activity involving older people and carers? The applicant has included very little/no evidence setting out how this project will be evaluated. The applicant has provided a framework for evaluating the project. The evaluation focuses very much on performance measures, e.g number of people accessing the service and does not extend to measuring the impact The applicant has provided evidence of a good evaluation framework that measures output and impact (outcome). There are some links with JSNA and local priorities. The applicant has provided a comprehensive plan setting out how the impact of the project will be evaluated. The impact measures are comprehensively framed within the priorities identified in the JSNA and local area priorities. Impact measures go