North West region update
Summer edition
New funding streams
Exciting news for the voluntary and community sector as the latest announcements on future funding pots are soon to be released, watch out for more news coming shortly on our website
We have launched a targeted funding programme to support young people moving through important and difficult transitions in their life. The programme will provide a package of support for some of the most isolated young people in our communities: young carers, young people leaving the care system and young people leaving young offenders institutions. BIG will be looking to support these vulnerable young people in developing their skills as well as improving their access to services.
BIG has committed £30 million for young people’s work in 2010-2011 Help with housing Up to £30 million working with the social housing providers, supporting their most vulnerable residents to take control of their finances.
Keep an eye on our website for the latest news
Changing Spaces update
Community groups across the North West are paving the way to improve open, public spaces thanks to Groundwork UK’s Community Spaces programme, which is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
Community Spaces grants of £10,000- £49,999 are available to fund projects such as community gardens, access improvements to parks or woodlands; play areas; and nature reserves. There is a two-stage application process, and if your application is successful at stage 1, your group will be allocated a Facilitator to help develop your second stage application.
To check if you are eligible to apply for a Community Spaces grant visit the website or call the Advice Line on 0845 3 671 671.
Funding in the region
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MP surgeries
Newly elected North West MP’s were invited to Westminster this month to meet with all the Lottery distributors including the Big Lottery Fund’s North West Head of Region. They were updated on our existing programmes, future programmes and invited to ask constituency specific questions about our funding. This was a great opportunity to flag up all the excellent projects awarded funding in the North West region.
Advising the advisors
The North West team held a number of very successful briefings in June specifically for Funding Advisors in the Region. The 2 hour sessions were held in Manchester and provided essential information for people who give funding advice to front line organisations. They were given lots of information on our current and future programmes, an interactive session about giving advice on Big Lottery Fund applications and a session on communications.
News from the region
Did you know that you can get information and guidance about our funding and talk with our online advisors? Visit the Big Lottery Fund website to find out how you can get the advice you need fast.
Contact your regional office at:
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York House
York Street
Manchester
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