People and Places

Summary of the programme

We have extended the People and Places programme. The programme will remain open for applications until mid-2011. The current programme will be reviewed and will be followed by a new People and Places programme in 2011. The successor programme will build on the success of the existing People and Places and as a result is likely to have many similarities.

We will fund capital and revenue projects that encourage co-ordinated action by people who want to make their communities better places to live. We will support local and regional projects throughout Wales that focus on:

• revitalising communities
• improving community relationships, or
• enhancing local environments, community services and buildings

The main aim is to bring people together to create real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need. We want your project to be community led – so helping people to develop the skills and confidence to become more involved in their community is an integral aspect to this programme.

We also encourage organisations to work together, and we’ll accept applications from organisations based anywhere in the UK. However, projects must mainly benefit people in Wales. Organisations not currently working in Wales should be able to demonstrate that they are aware of social and policy issues that are relevant to the local area and the project.

Are you eligible?

Under this programme we will only make grants to voluntary, community or public sector organisations either working separately or together.

What to do next

Questions about People and Places? Find out more.

Download an application form from the apply section or ask us to send you a CD-ROM with a form that you can fill in and email or post back.

Contact

• Call our national helpline for advice on 02920 678 200
• Email us at general.enquiries@biglotteryfund.org.uk
• Call our Lottery Funding Helpline on 0845 275 00 00 or go to www.lotteryfunding.org.uk