3m boost for Communities First Trust Fund in Wales
Communities First areas across Wales are set to receive over £3m from the Communities First Trust Fund for 2009/2010.
Since its inception in 2002, the Communities First Trust Fund has supported over 8,800 small voluntary groups who are trying to make a difference in their community and encourage more community involvement in improving their local area.
The Fund has proved very successful and funded projects have included; local communities pulling together and arranging clean ups of their estates, intercultural events, buying much need equipment to give groups a start up boost and improving community owned facilities.
The longer term impact of the funding comprises the empowerment and encouragement of more community involvement and the restoration of community spirit, pride and ownership.
Phil Fiander, Director of Enterprise for WCVA said: “WCVA is delighted to administer further funding for the Communities First Trust Fund. The continued demand and positive impact the Trust Fund has had on the local communities, in Communities First areas across Wales, demonstrates the need for such support.”
The popular Grants scheme aimed at small local groups in Communities First areas is welcoming applications from a range of community projects including music and the arts.
Organisations wishing to apply to the Trust Fund and for further information on the Communities First programme should contact the Communities First Helpline on (800 587 8898.
Notes for Editors
The Communities First Trust Fund (CFTF) aims to support any type of activity that involves local people, through small community organisations, that benefits their community. Applications are welcome from a range of community projects including music and the arts. The activities must provide some measure of economic, environmental, social or cultural benefit for people living in a Communities First area.
There are over 180 areas across Wales eligible for support from the Communities First Trust Fund. These areas have been identified in the Communities First Programme. A list of the eligible areas is available by contacting the Communities First Helpline (0800 587 8898 or e-mail help@wcva.org.uk
The Communities First Trust Fund is a scheme funded by the Welsh Assembly Government. The fund is administered by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA).
WCVA is the voice of the voluntary sector in Wales, with more than 1,800 members including a wide range of major national organisations working on issues such as volunteering, housing, economic regeneration, childcare, community development, transport, the environment and health.
More Information: Helen Wilson, Operations Officer, Communities First Trust Fund ( 02920 431 762 (day) - * hwilson@wcva.org.uk
You can obtain the brand new application pack from the Communities First Helpline - phone 0800 587 8898 or email help@wcva.org.uk.
| Communities First Trust Fund Application Pack | doc |
| Covering letter | |
| Guidelines | doc |
| Application form | doc |
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