Community Learning Exchange Blended Amanda Cornish Coordinator Community

Community Learning Exchange Blended Amanda Cornish Coordinator Community Learning Exchange amanda@scottishcommunityalliance. net

Community Learning Exchange What is it? ● A learning opportunity for community groups ● Realistically funded with proportionate administration ● Administered by the Scottish Community Alliance ● Open to any member of Community Resources Network Scotland

Community Learning Exchange ● At the first lockdown SCA developed a virtual version of the CLE as a stopgap ● The stopgap became a pilot ● 23 organisations have taken part including CRNS members Edinburgh Remakery and Shrub Co-op ● Informal research indicates that community groups have rapidly become adept at using various communication platforms.

Community Learning Exchange ● However many community groups have also indicated that there is still a requirement and a desire to return to face-to face learning visits when circumstances allow. ● But they are also very clear as to when face-toface visits are appropriate and when virtual or distance learning is more cost-effective and more efficient.

Community Learning Exchange Blended ● SCA is working on developing a blended version of the CLE based on feedback from groups participating in the virtual version ● Applicants can choose either route - virtual or face to face.

Community Learning Exchange Blended The objectives remain the same • A learning opportunity for community groups • An opportunity to increase capacity through shared learning and experience.

Community Learning Exchange Blended So how does it work? • There’s an application form • CRNS will verify the application • If approved by SCA a grant offer letter will be sent to the applicant group, along with a grant acceptance form • Once the signed acceptance form, agreeing to the terms and conditions, is returned to SCA, the funds will be released • The paperwork is not arduous.

Community Learning Exchange Blended What’s covered? For virtual or distance learning up to a limit of 13 hours at £ 35 per hour for planning and delivery.

Community Learning Exchange Blended What’s covered? For face-to-face learning visits the costs of a visit up to £ 750 Including • Travel • Accommodation • Subsistence For the host organisation: • Fee of up to £ 300/day.

Community Learning Exchange Blended What it won’t fund The exchange will not fund: • Delegate fees for conferences, seminars, workshops etc. • Training courses, delivery or attendance.

Community Learning Exchange Blended When? • SCA is currently working on guidance and a single application form for the blended version of the CLE • Aiming for 7 June launch - CRNS will be informed • Meantime - the virtual CLE is still open for applications.

Community Learning Exchange Blended amanda@scottishcommunityalliance. net