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@SteveC1XY on a direct train to Morpeth, ETA is about 40mins
by null, 05/23/2012,20:40
@SteveC1XY me too! See you there, if not before! #VSOSMorpeth
by null, 05/23/2012,19:08
RT @johnpopham: Watch "The One Show" BBC1, 7pm tonight to see rural people digging their way to Hyperfast Broadband connections #b4rn #da12bb
by null, 05/23/2012,14:22
RT @Hana_Plunkett: If u can't make tomorrows event. #VSOSMorpeth 2 follow the days progress, learn key information & ask questions 2 the Q&A panel @VillageSOS
by null, 05/23/2012,10:53
RT @Hana_Plunkett: Great news. @GroundworkNE will be part of #VSOSMorpeth. Fantastic opportunity 2 speak 2 them & other industry specialists. @VillageSOS
by null, 05/23/2012,10:52
Still time to book your place at our #VillageSOS event live in the North East tomorrow http://t.co/hevXA6La #VSOSMorpeth
by null, 05/23/2012,08:58
Providers squabbling over providing rural broadband (http://t.co/jsdxvC23) Learn how to do it yourself in the new Local http://t.co/WIuf9IiZ
by null, 05/22/2012,15:50
RT @BIGNIonline: read the latest edition of The Local from #VillageSOS http://t.co/WIuf9IiZ
by null, 05/22/2012,15:07
@_JacMac_ Thanks Jackie - We're actually in Morpeth on Thursday, so hashtag will be #VSOSMorpeth not #VillageSOSHexham
by null, 05/22/2012,10:14
Our 3500th member joined the #VillageSOS website yesterday. Thanks for your support everyone!
by null, 05/22/2012,09:37
#VillageSOS website still down for maintenance. Direct link to book your free place at #VSOSMorpeth on Thurs http://t.co/UeSZFBk7
by null, 05/22/2012,09:05
An alternative link to book for #VSOSMorpeth on Thursday in case you cannot access the #VillageSOS site http://t.co/UeT4dbth
by null, 05/21/2012,12:18
Apologies if you're have trouble accessing the #VillageSOS website, we'll be carrying out essential maintenance until Wednesday afternoon
by null, 05/21/2012,10:47
Don't forget we're in Morpeth on Thursday for the next #VillageSOS roadshow. Free tickets here http://t.co/hevXA6La #VSOSMorpeth
by null, 05/21/2012,10:31
RT @thesarahflood: Thank you @PlunkettFoundat @VillageSOS for great event on making community enterprise happen. Check them out for ideas, guidance, funding.
by null, 05/21/2012,10:28
Village SOS
Your future business partner could be right next door
| Areas | Application open/close dates | Minimum / maximum grants | Total available |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 10 April 2012 - 12 September 2012 | £10,000 - £50,000 | Up to £4 million |
Summary
Village SOS is an exciting initiative from the Big Lottery Fund to help kick start a rural revival using the power of sustainable community enterprise. We want to support inspiring business ideas that will bring communities together and support activities or enterprises that tackle the challenges they face. To find out more about community enterprises, see our question and answers
We have already funded a range of community enterprises. Go to www.villagesos.org.uk to see what other villages have done.
Through Village SOS Active we can:
- make grants of between £10,000 and £50,000 (including VAT)
- pay for some or all your costs for the first year of your enterprise but we cannot contribute funding towards projects that will cost more than £100,000 (including VAT)
- fund projects based in communities with a population of 3,000 people or less
- fund organisations that are voluntary and community groups or parish, town or community councils
- fund building work but, before submitting your application, you must own the freehold (heritable ownership in Scotland) or have a lease that cannot be end for at least five years.
Your application must reach us by 2pm on Wednesday 12 September 2012. You can send us your application at any time so that we can promptly assess your idea and, if you’re successful, pay you your grant. If you are unsuccessful then you can re-apply providing you do so before the deadline.
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If you have any questions about Village SOS Active, email us at active@villagesos.org.uk
BIG advice line 0845 4 10 20 30
