Funding

 

Staffordshire Cares: Community Wellbeing Fund

 

 

Small community groups, clubs and organisations are invited to submit an application for funding to the Community Wellbeing Fund to deliver local community-based projects. The overall aim of the scheme will be to improve the health, independence and wellbeing of older people and vulnerable adults.

 

The £1million Fund will be available over the next for years from 1^st April 2010, with £250,000 allocated per year.

 

Applications should be targeted at one or more of the following older people and vulnerable adult groups:

• People with Physical or Sensory Disabilities / Long Term Conditions
• People with a Learning Disability
• People with Mental Health / Emotional Wellbeing needs
• Vulnerable Older People / Lone Pensioners

Applications should aim to address one or more of the following outcomes, with a focus on prevention:

• Enable people to stay in their own home and live more independently.
• Improve and increase home safety and maintenance.
• Increase provision and access to equipment and adaptations.
• Reduce the number of people from being admitted into hospital.
• Reduce falls and trips.
• Reduce poverty / fuel poverty and maximise financial inclusion.
• Increase social networks to reduce isolation.
• Increase intergenerational support.
• Increase learning, training, employment and volunteering opportunities.
• Increase user-led involvement and participation.
• Reduce crime and fear of crime.
• Reduced incidents of discrimination, harassment and abuse.
• Increase awareness of mental health and address stigma.
• Improve and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
• Improve and increase community transport.
• Increase access to information.

There are two levels of funding:

Up to £1000 - There is a simple one side of A4 application form, requesting the aim, a description of activity, the reason for the request including evidence of bank details with references.   

 

From £1,000 to £10,000 - There is an application form, with a need to demonstrate in more detail how the project will meet the criteria.  

 

An Application & Guidance Pack has been developed to support organisations in their application:

 

Click here for upto £1000 Application Form

 

Click here for £1001 to £10,000 Application Form

 

Click here for Community Wellbeing Fund Criteria

 

Click here for Guidance Notes

 

Click here for Scoring System

 

Click here for Risk Management Checklist

 

Click here for Outcomes Glossary

 

There are also three events being held aimed at supporting community groups and clubs to apply for funding to the 'Staffordshire Cares: Community Wellbeing Fund'.

 

The events are targeted at South Staffordshire, Lichfield, Newcastle and Staffordshire Moorlands, which were areas we have received fewest applications from.  However the events are open to groups and clubs in need of support from across Staffordshire.

 

Groups and Clubs will be able to book appointments to discuss their project ideas, receive advice about how to complete application forms, as well as advice from CVS Development Workers about alternative funding and infrastructure support, such as how to develop a constitution or establish bank account.

 

There will also be open workshops, which groups do not need to book, which will give an overview of the 'Community Wellbeing Fund' such as the aims, purpose, processes and questions and answers.

 

Click here for Workshop Flyer

 

Please promote these events to any community groups that you are working with or are aware of and advise groups to contact myself if they would like to book an appointment or attend the workshop.

 

The closing date for the next round of applications to the Community Wellbeing Fund is 30^th November 2010.

 

Kind Regards

Shelley Davis

Health Development Officer

Health Development Team

Community Services

Directorate of Social Care and Health

Staffordshire County Council

14 Martin Street, Stafford, ST16 2LG.

 

Tel: 01785 27 8279

Email: shelley.davis@staffordshire.gov.uk

 

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