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The Coalfields Regeneration Trust Fund in the West Midlands announces the launch of new funding programmes.....
Welcome to the first newsletter from the West Midlands Coalfields Regeneration Trust team announcing the launch of round 4 of our two grant funding programmes.
The regional office team comprises: To contact us: Address
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust The Coalfields Regeneration Trust (the Trust) is an independent grant-making body. We are a registered charity and limited by guarantee, governed by a board of trustees.
Our mission is: “Working closely with partners, the Trust is a key agency promoting and achieving social and economic regeneration in the coalfields of England, Scotland and Wales”
The Grant Programmes We run two grant programmes: Bridging the Gap – for requests between £500 - £10,000 Main grants – for requests between £10,000 and £300,000
These funding programmes will both run for three years from April 2008 to March 2011.
We are also aiming to run two strategic programmes in the West Midlands, called Sports Legacy and Family Employment, for more information on these please contact the regional office.
The Main Grants Programme Themes We will support projects that fit into one or more of the following funding themes:
Within these overall themes there are regional difference. A Regional Framework sets out specific priorities for the West Midlands. The regional office will be pleased to advise you about this.
Outputs Projects are expected to achieve one or more of the following core outputs:
Costs We can provide up to 100% of total project costs for capital and revenue projects for up to 3 years. The maximum contribution from the Trust is £300,000. Match funding is encouraged.
Who can apply Most voluntary and community organisations, including PTAs. Branches of larger organisations Statutory organisations, including local authorities, health authorities, health trusts, schools and FE colleges and other organisations that receive public funds.
Eligible Areas Projects should be based in an eligible coalfield community or be able to show clear and immediate benefits for an eligible coalfield community that has a high level of deprivation. Projects need to show that they benefit people from wards within the top 30% most deprived. There are eligible wards within Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Staffordshire Moorlands, Tamworth, North Warwickshire and Nuneaton and Bedworth. Please contact the regional office for advice on eligible areas.
When to apply Applications can be made at any time within the 3 year timescale of the Funding Programme
Application Process It can take up to 23 weeks for your Main Grants application to be processed. Case Studies Two Main Grants projects supported by the Trust.
New Way Credit Union Supporting local people to develop their own solutions is a key area of our work. In a number of communities the rise of debt and closure of local banks has lead to local people working together to provide locally owned and managed financial services. After several years of hard work, local people in North Warwickshire registered New Way Credit Union in 2001. The credit union offers low cost loans and savings accounts. The Trust supported the credit union to acquire high street premises and to employ staff. With the continuing support of their volunteers and the local community, the credit union is going from strength to strength and has recently started working with two schools.
Weston Spirit Youth should be a time of opportunities; a time to explore possibilities and make choices that will provide a solid foundation for later life. Unfortunately, many young people in coalfields communities find their opportunities and choices greatly limited, because of where they live. The Trust has supported a number of projects that provide opportunities for children and young people. For example, in Southern Staffordshire we have been working with Weston Spirit. Weston Spirit is a nationally recognised organisation delivering personal training courses for young people. They have an excellent track record of working with young people to help motivate them to engage in construction activities and formal education. The Trust’s support will enable over 100 local young people to benefit through this project.
The Bridging the Gap Funding Programme We will support projects that fit into one or more of the funding themes as outlined under the Main Grants programme. Within these themes we will support project activities that encourage the voluntary and community sector to:
Outputs The outputs to be achieved are the same as for the Main Grants programme.
Costs We can provide up to 100% of total project costs for capital and revenue projects for up to 12 months. The maximum contribution from the Trust is £10,000. Match funding is encouraged.
Who Can Apply
Eligible Areas Projects should be based in an eligible coalfield community or be able to show clear and immediate benefits for an eligible coalfield community. Please contact the Regional Office for advice on eligible wards.
When to apply Applications can be made at any time within the 3 year timescale of the Funding Programme
Application Process It can take up to 12 weeks for your BtG application to be processed.
Case Studies Two BtG projects supported by the Trust:
Bentilee Volunteers ‘Shed’ Project A voluntary group, the Bentilee Volunteers, runs a recycling project called ‘Shed’ that offers residents good quality, affordable refurbished furniture and electrical goods. The volunteers van was old and unfit for purpose, so the Trust supported the volunteers to purchase a new van to collect and deliver the goods.
Family Focus In Rugeley ‘Family Focus’ is a project that involves volunteers providing a service to local people aimed at helping to prevent family breakdown where stress-related problems are threatening mental health and child safety. The Trust supported the costs of running the service.
Help and Support Please note that before you can submit an application for funding to the Trust you must be issued with a Unique Reference Number (URN). In-order to obtain a URN please contact the regional office who will run through a short eligibility check with you before generating an URN and supplying you with an application pack. If you need help and advice with your application please contact the regional office. Please remember this is a competitive bidding programme and we strongly advise that you contact us prior to applying for funds.
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