same feedback diff font - honestly a bit of a relief to know this is the area we need to work on to unlock a bunch of these and not something more fundamental!

i sent this in response:

> That is really helpful, thankyou, and is in line with our last rejection too so this is obvi something we need to work on. Its a tough one as we are just starting out on what we know now to be the course of action we need to do - but we are indeed struggling to evidence it. I wonder if there's a space for someone to run a bit of an "activism r&d" fund somewhere in the space that prioritises people trying new methods, as if i can say one thing about the left it is deffo clinging on to past approaches that dont work in many, many ways imo :)

Kim

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Oonagh Ryder <oonagh@lipman-miliband.org.uk>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 at 15:47
Subject: Re: Large grants programme application
To: Kim Foale <kim@gfsc.studio>


Hi Kim,

I'm getting back to you with the feedback requested on your large grants application.

It's important to say first that this was a strong application and scored well. The work is clearly very relevant both to the aims of the Trust and of this specific grant programme. The application could have been stronger on impact. While the activities you were planning to (and have done in the past) were clear, the application didn't spell out how the activities connect to a broader process of transformative change. Successful applications showed a clear link between activities carried out, and change created towards an overall mission.

I hope this helpful. I'm afraid we're not able to give more detail due to capacity, but we will be reviewing the application guidance and the process for next year, so please do feel free to send us any feedback you have on this.

Best wishes,

Oonagh

Oonagh Ryder (she/her)
Coordinator
The Lipman-Miliband Trust

My working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday



On Thu, 6 Feb 2025 at 19:21, Oonagh Ryder <oonagh@lipman-miliband.org.uk> wrote:
Hi Kim, 

So sorry, I've had an unexpectedly busy week and won't be able to get this feedback to you tomorrow! I should be able to get back to you by next Friday. 

Apologies for the delay. 

Best wishes, 

Oonagh

Oonagh Ryder (she/her)
Coordinator
The Lipman-Miliband Trust

My working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday



On Fri, 24 Jan 2025 at 11:50, Oonagh Ryder <oonagh@lipman-miliband.org.uk> wrote:
Hi Kim, 

Yes, we're happy to provide some feedback! I'll need to take this back to our Grants Working Group so it will take up to 14 days, but I will get back to you by Friday 7th Feb. 

Best wishes, 

Oonagh

Oonagh Ryder (she/her)
Coordinator
The Lipman-Miliband Trust

My working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday



On Fri, 24 Jan 2025 at 11:27, Kim Foale <kim@gfsc.studio> wrote:
Hello thanks for letting us know.

Would it be possible to get some feedback? We are obviously very worried about big tech's impact on the world rn but are struggling to find suitable funders for resistance work in this area so we'd love to know what we could do better next time.

Kim

On Fri, 24 Jan 2025 at 10:38, Oonagh Ryder <oonagh@lipman-miliband.org.uk> wrote:
Hi Kim,

Thank you for your application to the Lipman-Miliband Trust large grants programme. We received over sixty applications, with a high proportion of of very strong applications, and regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. 

The large grants programme will be re-opening later in 2025. There are no restrictions on re-applying to either of our grants progammes, so please do feel free to submit an application again this year.

Thank you for your interest and we wish you all the best in securing alternative funding for this important work. 

Best wishes, 

Oonagh

Oonagh Ryder (she/her)
Coordinator
The Lipman-Miliband Trust

My working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday



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