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Originally Posted by gondola
Well I cannot see how someone cannot understand that if a project is not generating the desired outcomes, then the money ought to be channelled elsewhere.
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This one did generate its outcomes - I can not speak for all projects.
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Originally Posted by gondola
Which brings me to my previous assertion - that you cannot make someone understand something, when their job depends on not understanding it.
By the way, I gave you a few examples of set ups which were simply a farce. Do you have the courage to state the same and ensure that they do not get funding for the same purpose going forward, or shall you just turn a blind eye and suggest that at least it was given to an organisation in Hyndburn and thus that makes it worthwhile.
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Again, I can not speak for other projects. As far as I am concerned the projects that I have been involved in have achieved their goals and are benefiting the area. You may be right for all I know, I don't know everything about every community group and as you haven't actually specified any area where you feel there is a misuse of funds then I can't investigate. Give me facts.
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Originally Posted by gondola
Finally, is it the case that fund raisers for 'community projects' and those on similar committees such as yourself, are incentivised on the basis that the person securing the funding gets 'x' per cent in addition to their salary? If so, then such persons clearly have a vested interest in ensuring the money is retained in Hyndburn rather than going to more plausible concerns elsewhere.
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No, but I wish it were, I'd be rich by now. (That's a joke by the way in case you don't get it). I do not make a penny out of getting funds for Hyndburn Mela or other community groups that I help. I am paid a small retainer by Hyndburn Women's Forum - this too has been discussed on this forum - I had a lengthy chat with Busman about it some time ago. Plus, if a community group comes to me and wants help with a funding bid then I will help them, gratis. If however, they want to run a project and want me to work for them and get the funding first, then yes I charge a fee for the work but not an incentive for getting the funding bid.
I have always been extremely open about the work that I do.
I can not answer for other people or other community groups, so again, if you have specifics tell me and I'll look into it for you.