Councillor Info - Brian Hubbard

Local Funding Sources

TEN KEY SOURCES OF LOCAL FUNDING

NAME OF FUND

FUNDING BODY

CONTACT

PURPOSE / PRIORITIES

Neighbourhood Support Fund

M-bro Voluntary Development Agency

Chris Brogan 01642 803609

Supports projects in 15 most deprived wards in Middlesbrough which will:

Reduce Crime
Increase Employment Opportunities
Improve Literacy & Numeracy Skills
Improve GCSE results
Reduce Teenage Pregnancy
Support other aims of the Middlesbrough Community Strategy.

Community Chest

Cleveland Community Foundation

Michelle Smith 01642 314200

The Community Chest programme is part of the Government’s National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal and provides funding to stimulate and support community activity in the most deprived areas of Middlesbrough. The funding aims to encourage people to become involved in the regeneration of their communities and neighbourhoods.

Local Network Fund

Cleveland Community Foundation

Michelle Smith 01642 314200

Supporting activities that give children experiences, or help them achieve goals, that other children may take for granted

Activities that help families improve their living standards and cope with the difficulties that come from being on low incomes.

Activities that help children who are isolated or alone, or have difficulty accessing services

Projects that give children and young people the chance to express their opinions and give advice on matters that concern them.

HAZ Easy Access Fund

Cleveland Community Foundation

Michelle Smith 01642 314200

The Middlesbrough HAZ aims to improve the health and wellbeing of local people and reduce health inequalities. The fund is available to voluntary organisations, community groups and associations for Middlesbrough people.

Awards for All

National Lottery

Patricia Lowes 0191 255 1100

Supports community-led projects which:

Benefit people who experience traditional or cultural barriers to full participation in the community

Make a long term difference to people’s quality of life by developing their skills or widening their experience

Meet a need for a community service or resource that is not currently available and for which there is no statutory responsibility.

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NAME OF FUND	FUNDING BODY	CONTACT	PURPOSE / PRIORITIES
Neighbourhood Support Fund	M-bro Voluntary Development Agency	Chris Brogan 01642 803609	Supports projects in 15 most deprived wards in Middlesbrough which will: Reduce Crime Increase Employment Opportunities Improve Literacy & Numeracy Skills Improve GCSE results Reduce Teenage Pregnancy Support other aims of the Middlesbrough Community Strategy.
Community Chest	Cleveland Community Foundation	Michelle Smith 01642 314200	The Community Chest programme is part of the Government’s National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal and provides funding to stimulate and support community activity in the most deprived areas of Middlesbrough. The funding aims to encourage people to become involved in the regeneration of their communities and neighbourhoods.
Local Network Fund	Cleveland Community Foundation	Michelle Smith 01642 314200	Supporting activities that give children experiences, or help them achieve goals, that other children may take for granted Activities that help families improve their living standards and cope with the difficulties that come from being on low incomes. Activities that help children who are isolated or alone, or have difficulty accessing services Projects that give children and young people the chance to express their opinions and give advice on matters that concern them.
HAZ Easy Access Fund	Cleveland Community Foundation	Michelle Smith 01642 314200	The Middlesbrough HAZ aims to improve the health and wellbeing of local people and reduce health inequalities. The fund is available to voluntary organisations, community groups and associations for Middlesbrough people.
Awards for All	National Lottery	Patricia Lowes 0191 255 1100	Supports community-led projects which: Benefit people who experience traditional or cultural barriers to full participation in the community Make a long term difference to people’s quality of life by developing their skills or widening their experience Meet a need for a community service or resource that is not currently available and for which there is no statutory responsibility.