Overseas Aid - RNLI

Summary

The request sought the paper submitted by the Executive Director regarding Small Grants funding for the 2019-2021 period, specifically referencing an RNLI project. The authority released some information, including the list of approved grants and funding amounts, but withheld specific project details and assessment scores, citing partial exemptions.

Key Facts

• The Cabinet Office approved eight Small Grant applications for the 2019-2021 period.
• The RNLI received £57,855 for a project titled 'SwimSafe'.
• Other funded charities include CAFOD, British Red Cross, and Save the Children.
• The response includes a template for project assessment but redacts specific scoring and rationale for individual applications.
• The outcome was determined as 'Some information sent but part exempt' on 2019-12-19.

Data Disclosed

• 2019-11-05
• 2019-12-19
• £57,855
• £83,977
• £99,000
• £81,989
• £95,029
• £60,000
• £100,000
• SG 0619
• SG 0719
• SG 1019
• SG 1219
• SG 0919
• SG 1119
• SG 0319
• SG 0419
• 468
• £179.44
• £151,219
• £85,609

Original Request

A copy of the paper submitted by the Executive Director, Crown and External Relations referred to in this undated extract from a Minutes of a Department meeting - 049/19 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SMALL GRANTS APPLICATION The Department considered a paper submitted by the Executive Director, Crown and External Relations which sought approval of the Small Grants funding for the 2019-2021 project period. The Department approved the recommendations to approve the following applications for funding as set out in the paper:  SG 0719 ' 'Restoring degraded lands to reduce rural poverty in Zimbabwe' Excellent Development Isle of Man Ltd. Requested funding: £83,977  SG 1019 ' 'Access to clean water using solar power for drought-prone pastoralist communities in Afar, Ethiopia' CAFOD. Requested funding: £99,000  SG 0619 'SwimSafe' RNLI. Requested funding: £57,855  SG 1219 ' 'Emergency Obstetrics care for conflict-affected people in Hajjah, Yemen' British Red Cross. Requested funding: £81,989  SG 0919 ' 'Construction of two school buildings and education improvement in Rural Nepali Communities' Pahar Trust. Requested funding: £95,029  SG 1119 ' 'Wheels that heal: Providing mobile health services to marginalised communities, in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria' The Leprosy Mission of England and Wales. Requested funding: £99,000 The Department also approved to the funding of the following applications in addition to those above:  Funding of £60,000 for application SG 0319 'Ikawa N'Inka' by Send a Cow; and  Funding of £100,000 for application SG 0419 ' 'Protecting Syrian Children' by Save the Children

Data Tables (46)

Full Response Text

1 Isle of Man Government Small Grant funding 2019/2021
Summary of Project Application and Recommendation for Funding Charity:

Project Title:

Ref No:

Requested Donation:

Direct beneficiaries of IOMG Funding:

Cost Per Beneficiary:

Details of previous Isle of Man Government funding (past 2 years) YEAR AMOUNT PROJECT TITLE COMMENTS (RE PROJECT DELIVERY/ISSUES WITH FINANCES ETC)

Essential Eligibility Criteria for Shortlisting
Is the applicant registered under the Isle of Man Charities Registration Act 1989?

Does the applicant have a physical presence on the Isle of Man?

Does the applicant have the legal Authority necessary to operate in the country?

Country ranking on the UN Human Development Index? If not Low reason for inclusion detailed

The applicant specifies at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to be addressed

The applicant has demonstrated ability to raise at least 10% of total project budget

Is the applicant registered as Specified Non-Profit Organisation, if applicable?

Does the applicant have safeguarding policies and procedures in place in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children?

Administrative costs are below 10%

Application includes: Project Budget Project Delivery Plan
Risk Assessment Communications Plan
Safeguarding Plan

2

In addition to the above, the External Relations Team assessed each application using the following criteria:

Ranked 1-5 1 Project objectives are clear and meet the International Development policy objectives

2 Project Delivery Plan is well defined and achievable

3 Project costs have been realistically assessed and the project budget is detailed

4 The Project Budget demonstrates measures are in place to safeguard charity finances

5 The Charity has adequate safeguarding policies in place to protect vulnerable people

6 The charity has demonstrated that it can sufficiently manage this level of funding

7 The charity has demonstrated a proven record in delivering similar projects

8 The charity has sufficient technical expertise to implement the project over a timescale of two years and has identified an appropriate project manager

9 A satisfactory risk assessment has been undertaken

10 An appropriate level of due diligence has been conducted on partner organisations

11 The project is sustainable post – Isle of Man funding

12 The project is technically, environmentally and socially appropriate if not Low development on UN HDI clear reason why it should be considered

13 The Project Communications Plan clearly sets out detailed activities for raising awareness of the project and Isle of Man Government funding on the Island, in the project location and globally.

14 The project is deliverable within 24 months

15 Total

1 does not meet
2 meets in part but many ommissions 3 meets but with some deficiency
4 meets but small deficiency
5 meets completely

Project Goals/ Summary

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Location overview

FSA Ranking -

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Initial comments

Rationale for funding recommendation

Recommendation

Appendix 2

1 Isle of Man Government Small Grants funding 2019/2021
Summary of Project Application and Recommendation for Funding Charity:
Excellent Development Isle of Man Ltd Project Title: Restoring degraded lands to reduce rural poverty in Zimbabwe Ref No:
SG 0719 Requested Donation: £83,977 Direct beneficiaries of IOMG Funding: 468 Cost Per Beneficiary:
£179.44

Details of previous Isle of Man Government funding (past 2 years) YEAR AMOUNT PROJECT TITLE COMMENTS (RE PROJECT DELIVERY/ISSUES WITH FINANCES ETC) 2015 - 2018 £151,219 Creating sustainable lives for people and wildlife. MYG029.15

2017 - 2019 £85,609 Building resilient food and water secure communities in Ukambani, Kenya. SG001.17

Essential Eligibility Criteria for Shortlisting
Is the applicant registered under the Isle of Man Charities Registration Act 1989 or Registered with the UK Charity Commission
Yes Does the applicant have a physical presence on the Isle of Man or has demonstrated links to the Island Yes Does the applicant have the legal Authority necessary to operate in the country
Yes Country ranking on the UN Human Development Index
Zimbabwe – ranked 156 The applicant specifies at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to be addressed SDG6 – Clean water and sanitation SDG13 – Climate action SDG15 – Life on land The applicant has demonstrated ability to raise at least 10% of total project budget Yes – Additional funding will be provided through Guernsey Overseas Aid to fund this project. Is the applicant registered as Specified Non-Profit Organisation, if applicable (subject to project location) Yes Does the applicant have safeguarding policies and procedures in place in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
Yes Administrative costs are below 10%
Yes Application includes: Project Budget Project Delivery Plan
Risk Assessment Communications Plan
Safeguarding Plan

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Appendix 2

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In addition to the above, the External Relations Team assessed each application using the following criteria:

Ranked 1-5 1 Project objectives are clear and meet the International Development policy objectives
4 2 Project Delivery Plan is well defined and achievable
5 3 Project costs have been realistically assessed and the project budget is detailed
4 4 The Project Budget demonstrates measures are in place to safeguard charity finances 5 5 The charity has adequate safeguarding policies in place 4 6 The charity has demonstrated that it can sufficiently manage this level of funding
5 7 The charity has demonstrated a proven record in delivering similar projects 5 8 The charity has sufficient technical expertise to implement the project over a timescale of two years and has identified an appropriate project manager
4 9 A satisfactory risk assessment has been undertaken
5 10 An appropriate level of due diligence has been conducted on partner organisations 4 11 The project is sustainable post – Isle of Man funding 5 12 The project is technically, environmentally and socially appropriate 4 13 The Project Communications Plan clearly sets out detailed activities for raising awareness of the project and Isle of Man Government funding on the Island, in the project location and globally. 5 14 The project is deliverable within 24 months 4

63 FSA Ranking

High risk of Terrorist Financing

Project Goals

The overall purpose of the project is to restore degraded lands in 2 micro-catchments in Matebeleland South Province to conserve important natural resources and reduce rural poverty. The key outcomes will be:  Local communities have improved water security  Reduced soil erosion and restoration of degraded land  Reduced deforestation and improved natural regeneration of Mapane woodlands  Reduced contamination risk within the catchments and improved hygiene behaviours in the beneficiary communities

Relevant Information

Zimbabwe

Ranked 156 out of 189 on the UN Human Development Index; Zimbabwe is a country which is considered of low human development. Approximately 70% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Following the presidential election there has been a shortage of US dollars which was the currency that the country adopted to fight hyperinflation. The shortage of US dollars has driven up the price of basic goods. This has led to the closure of clinics and shortage of fuel. It has also sparked violent protests across the country and internet shutdowns. This has pushed families into poverty.
Following the unrest in January there is still significant political instability due to shortage of dollars which may lead to further protests, demonstrations and shutdowns.

There have been no recent reports of unrest or violence since January 2019.

Appendix 2

3 Rationale for Recommendation

The planned activities to achieve the 4 key outcomes are as follows:  Construct 2 sand dams; 1 in each micro-catchment. Up to 40 million litres of water is stored in a sand dam, protected by sand from evaporation and contamination, providing local people with a year-round clean water source for domestic, farming and livestock use. Drinking water is accessed either by gravity to a standpipe or by way of a Rowa hand pump.  Construct gabions/stone silt traps, planting vegetation and pegging and constructing contours.  Training of trainers in environmental conservation.
 Establishing community woodlots in each catchment to increase vegetation cover.  Raising awareness of safe water practice through encouraging regular hand washing and keeping water containers clean.

The application has a detailed project delivery plan with clear activities to achieve the main project outcomes. The charity has experience of delivering similar projects which the Isle of Man Government has funded.

The budget is clear and the charity has a detailed safeguarding policy. The project satisfactorily demonstrates that the proposal meets the SDGs and can be delivered within the timescale.

Recommendation

The External Relations Team recommends that this project be funded.

Appendix 3

1 Isle of Man Government Small Grant funding 2019/2021
Summary of Project Application and Recommendation for Funding Charity:
CAFOD Project Title: Access to clean water using solar power for drought-prone pastoralist communities in Afar, Ethiopia
Ref No:
SG1714521I Requested Donation: £99,000.00 Direct beneficiaries of IOMG Funding: 7387 Cost Per Beneficiary:
£13.40

Details of previous Isle of Man Government Small Grant funding (past 2 years) YEAR AMOUNT PROJECT TITLE COMMENTS (RE PROJECT DELIVERY/ISSUES WITH FINANCES ETC) 2015 £168,836.00 Livelihoods and leadership: tackling gender inequality and sexual violence

Essential Eligibility Criteria for Shortlisting
Is the applicant registered under the Isle of Man Charities Registration Act 1989? Yes Does the applicant have a physical presence on the Isle of Man? Yes Does the applicant have the legal Authority necessary to operate in the country?
Yes Country ranking on the UN Human Development Index? If not Low reason for inclusion detailed
Yes The applicant specifies at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to be addressed Yes, SDG6 (clean water and sanitation) and SDG7 (affordable and clean energy)
The applicant has demonstrated ability to raise at least 10% of total project budget Yes Is the applicant registered as Specified Non-Profit Organisation, if applicable? No (were registered, but advised to de-register) Does the applicant have safeguarding policies and procedures in place in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children?
Yes Administrative costs are below 10%
Yes Application includes: Project Budget Project Delivery Plan
Risk Assessment Communications Plan
Safeguarding Plan

Yes to all

Appendix 3

2

In addition to the above, the External Relations Team assessed each application using the following criteria:

Ranked 1-5 1 Project objectives are clear and meet the International Development policy objectives
5 2 Project Delivery Plan is well defined and achievable
4 3 Project costs have been realistically assessed and the project budget is detailed
4 4 The Project Budget demonstrates measures are in place to safeguard charity finances 4 5 The Charity has adequate safeguarding policies in place to protect vulnerable people
5 6 The charity has demonstrated that it can sufficiently manage this level of funding
5 7 The charity has demonstrated a proven record in delivering similar projects 5 8 The charity has sufficient technical expertise to implement the project over a timescale of two years and has identified an appropriate project manager
5 9 A satisfactory risk assessment has been undertaken
3 10 An appropriate level of due diligence has been conducted on partner organisations 5 11 The project is sustainable post – Isle of Man funding 4 12 The project is technically, environmentally and socially appropriate if not Low development on UN HDI clear reason why it should be considered
5 13 The Project Communications Plan clearly sets out detailed activities for raising awareness of the project and Isle of Man Government funding on the Island, in the project location and globally. 4 14 The project is deliverable within 24 months 4 15 Total
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FSA Ranking:

Higher risk of money laundering and financing terrorism

Project Goals/ Summary

 Objective 1) To improve access to safe and adequate water for drought-prone pastoral communities in Aba’ala district in Afar region, Ethiopia  Objective 2) To improve hygiene and sanitation practices among drought-prone pastoral communities in Aba’ala district in Afar region, Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is currently ranked 173 out of 189 countries on the UN Human Development Index. The region is beset by a dearth in infrastructure with some areas having better connection than others.

Relations between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea have recently improved to the point that borders between the two nations opened for the first time in twenty years. The borders were then subsequently closed whilst the two respective governments negotiated terms with regards to duty and visas.

Taking much of the credit for the thawing in relations is the new Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, whom there is a genuine enthusiasm around. His claims for reform in the country is reflected through his record to date as it shows a liberalising of the country’s old autocratic distribution of power and a greater inclusion of women in Ethiopian politics. Moreover, he has so far permitted a greater degree of freedom of speech in the media and the arts.

Rationale for funding recommendation Appendix 3

3 Currently, only 28% of the Aba’ala district has water coverage. For the majority of people living in the region, most of the water available is surface water which is naturally susceptible to disease/ bacteria (the World Health Organisation notes 80% of all diseases in the developing world are water related) and is also only available during the rainy season. As such, many households in the region utilize circa 10 litres of water per day (2 litres per person) which is far below the international average of 5 litres per day. In this sense and whilst CAFOD have not checked the boxes under the UN S

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