East Riding of Yorkshire Community Support Fund

Sunday, August 01st, 2010 | Posted in : Community Services, Young Peoples Services, |

East Riding of Yorkshire Community Support Fund East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The East Riding Community Support Fund is a jointly funded initiative between East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Age UK. The grant assists groups that are providing services or activities for older members of the community or where the majority of the group members are over 50 years of age. The purpose of the grant is to encourage social support and independence.

Who can apply?

Voluntary, community or self help groups that are managing or developing services, activities or social clubs for older people.

How much can I apply for?

Up to £500. Groups awarded a grant cannot reapply to the East Riding Community Support Fund for further funding for a similar project within the same year. If the proposal differs sufficiently from the original it may be awarded funding.

What can the grant be used for?

Examples include:

• Speaker/tutor costs
• Kitchen equipment and utensils
• Games and leisure equipment for activities
• Other equipment to broaden group activities

The fund will not award grants for:

• Individuals
• One-off trips or activities
• One-off outings or social events

If you require further information or assistance in completing the application form or require it in another format please call:

Gary Headland, National Befriending Programme Development Coordinator for Age UK, on 01977 619586.

or

Alison Kozary Contract and Review Assistant, East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 01482 396119

Contract start date Fri 30 July 2010

Contract duration (months) 12

Deadline Sat 30 April 2011 at 12:00

 

Contact for information

Lucus Elliott

Address County Hall, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU17 9BA

Phone 01482 396087

Email lucus.elliott@eastriding.gov.uk

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