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Global Grants
Global grants are small-scale funds (typically between £500 and £10,000) for local groups to tackle social exclusion, unemployment and build local social capital.Global grants will be distributed by "Intermediary Bodies", usually local authorities, community foundations or other large voluntary organisations. These Intermediary Bodies will have the ability to raise the necessary matched funding, publicise the global grants programme in their area, approve appropriate projects and monitor the results of the grants. Applicants to these bodies will fill in a much simplified form and, if approved, will receive 100% funding for their project.
All projects should have progression towards the labour market as a key theme. Projects can include "soft outcomes" such as activities that increase motivation, confidence or improve interpersonal skills. Global Grants should also support the National Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy and thus should be targeted at areas of greatest deprivation or groups that are in greatest need in the labour market.
Local social capital refers to the "social glue" that holds neighbourhoods and communities together, and which has broken down in areas of deprivation. Building local social capital allows communities to become safer, more socially active and importantly far more economically cohesive and thus a place where its residents will be better able to obtain employment. A major principle of local social capital is that local people are encouraged to provide local responses to local needs.
Intermediary Bodies in the South West and South East Regions
South West Region - Intermediary Bodies
Devon Community Foundation - "Exeter Positive Steps Fund"
Melanie McLoughlin
Devon Community Foundation
The Factory
Leat Street
TIVERTON
Devon
EX16 5LL
Tel: 01884 235887
Email: Melanie McLoughlin
Website: www.devoncf.com
A grant making fund totalling more than £350,000 for grants of between £250 and £10,000 for voluntary and community organisations in Exeter who are helping people who find it difficult to enter the world of work to get back on track. Grants of £250 to £500 are also for individuals applying through a group. The ‘Positive Steps Fund’ is designed to target those who need extra support when it comes to getting the basic skills, self-confidence and motivation needed to take up training or employment.
End Date: 31 August 2007
Prince's Trust - "Skills & Work Access Programme (SWAP)"
Malcolm Beauchamp
The Prince's Trust
Westmoreland House
Westmoreland Street
BATH
BA2 3HE
Tel: 01225 489 933
Email: Malcolm Beauchamp
Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk
A project to support unemployed and disadvantaged young people aged 16-30 in the South West Region. Assisting them to move towards the labour market to SWAP unemployment for jobs and skills.
Start Date: 1 August 2003
End Date: 31 July 2007
Somerset Community Foundation - "Somerset Opportunities Project"
Jocelyn Blacker
Unit 1
Baybrook Farm
Lower Godney
WELLS
Somerset
BA5 1RZ
Tel: 01458 833133
Email: Jocelyn Blacker
Website:www.somersetcf.org.uk
This project aims to enable and empower members of the community in Somerset who find it difficult to access the labour market. Grants will be awarded to support activities that help people to develop new skills and build confidence or that prepare disaffected young people to become independent.
Start Date: 1 April 2005
End Date: 31 March 2007
South West Foundation - "Solid Foundations 2"
Jan Crawley
South West Foundation
The Old Railway Station
Sea Mills Lane
Stoke Bishop
BRISTOL
BS9 1DX
Tel: 0117 968 0111
Email: Jan Crawley
Website: www.southwestfoundation.org.uk/solid.html
Voluntary and community organisations working in the administrative areas of Devon and/or Gloucestershire but excluding Exeter, may apply for grants for activities to support people who are unemployed or working below 16 hours a week. Grants are available from £50 to £10,000, although most grants will be in the region of £5,000. The programme aims to help people gain confidence and skills, which may help them find employment in the future. In particular, groups supporting carers, lone parents, people with mental health problems, people recovering from addictions, people with both physical and learning disabilities, people who are homeless, women, refugees and black & minority ethnic communities are encouraged to apply.
Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation - "Progress 2 "
Jen Wildblood
48 New Park Street
DEVIZES
Wiltshire
SN10 1DS
Tel: 01380 729284
Email: Jen Wildblood
Website: www.wscf.org.uk/grant-aid.htm
Progress 2 will deliver a Global Grants programme within Wiltshire and Swindon. It will support marginalised communities of working age, enabling them to build confidence, learn new skills, develop their potential towards the labour market.
Start Date: 1 April 2004
End Date: 31 December 2006
South East Region - Intermediary Bodies
Berkshire Community FoundationCarrie Guinan - Global Grants Project Officer
Berkshire Community Foundation
Arlington Business Park
Theale
READING
RG7 4SA
Tel: 0118 930 3021
Fax: 0118 930 4933
Email: Carrie Guinan
Website - www.berksfoundation.org.uk/en/pages/276/
Portsmouth and South East Hampshire Partnership
Marion Dawson - Global Grants Co-ordinator
Portsmouth & SE Hants Partnership
Enterprise House, 1st Floor Annexe
Isambard Brunel Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2RZ
Tel: 023 9289 9731
Fax: 023 9289 9749
Email: Marion Dawson
Website - www.the-partnership.co.uk/pages/global.htm
Surrey Community Action
Eleanor Jones - Global Grants Advisor
Surrey Community Action
Coniers Way
ASTOLAT
New Inn Lane
GUILDFORD
GU4 7HL
Tel: 01483 459292 ext 235
Fax: 01483 440508
Email: Eleanor JonesWebsite - www.surreyca.org.uk/global_grants.htm
Brighton & Hove City Council
Helen Pennington - Support Officer
Voluntary Sector Unit
Brighton & Hove City Council
Kings House
Grand Avenue
HOVE
BN3 2LS
Tel: 01273 296821
Fax: 01273 291123
Email: Helen Pennington
Medway
European Affairs and Neighbourhood Renewal Team
95 High Street
ROCHESTER
Kent
ME1 1LX
Tel: 01634 828878
Email: European Affairs
Website: www.medway.gov.uk/index/council/europaffairs/21126-4/21126-6.htm
West Sussex County Council
Maggie Nairn - Facilitator
West Sussex Learning Partnership
West Sussex County Council
County Hall
CHICHESTER
West Sussex
PO19 1RF
Tel: 01243 382454
Fax: 01243 777791
Email: Maggie Nairn
Kent County Council
Rural Revival Project
Kent County Council (E&R,RE)
Invicta House
County Hall
MAIDSTONE
Kent
ME14 1XX
Tel: 01622 221548
Fax: 01622 221636
Email: Rural Revival
Website: www.kent.gov.uk/Community/rural-communities/rural-revival
Website: http://extranet3.kent.gov.uk/sp/rural_revival/home.html
The Oxfordshire Community Foundation
Emma Tracy
The Oxfordshire Community Foundation
Vanborough House
20 St Michael's Street
OXFORD
OX1 2EB
Tel: 01865 798666
Fax: 01865 245385
Email: Emma Tracy
Website: www.mkcommunityfoundation.co.uk
Website: www.oxfordshire.org/grants/LNFdetails.htm
East Sussex County Council
Sherlyn Barrows - External Funding Officer
Strategic Economic Development & Europe Team
East Sussex County Council
Westfield House
County Hall
St Annes Cresent
LEWES
East Sussex
BN7 1RJ
Tel: 01273 481271
Fax: 01273 480336
Email: Sherlyn Barrows
Hampshire & IOW LSC
Kate Tymms - Global Grants Co-ordinator
Learning and Skills Council - Hampshire & IOW
Eagle Point
Little Park Farm Road
Segensworth
FAREHAM
Hampshire
PO15 5TD
Tel: 01489 558 556
Fax: 01489 558 686
Email: Kate Tymms
Website: www.lsc.gov.uk/hampshire-iow/Corporate/Global+Grants+2004.htm
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