Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs)
Are due on 1 December 2008 for phase 1 - 8 partnerships and on 2 February 2009 for phase 9 and 10 partnerships. Aim to submit your return early, so BIG can release your 2009 funding early. AMRs now include sustainability and revenue claims. We aim to turn round AMRs in 20 working days as a rule. AMR forms were issued in June.
Under spends
Many partnerships have reported lower spending than anticipated in 2007-2008. Please adhere to your action plan agreed with BIG. Ensure you’ve committed the under spend by the time you submit your AMR.
Extensions
BIG won’t approve extensions based solely on your partnership having under spent. Make a case based on additional activities you’ll run. Consider target groups you’ll reach with the funding.
Trampolines
From September safety guards are a statutory requirement and are ineligible for our funding. You’ll need to make an increased contribution of at least 50% of the cost of each trampoline purchased.