Baguley and Newall Green Community First Panel

This funding programme is now closed.

£30 Million is now available to fund community projects in some of the most deprived areas of the country. People will be encouraged to give time, expertise and resources towards the projects they identify in their areas. The government will match these pound for pound, helping to stimulate local action towards meeting community needs.

Ward Allocation: £67,820

Contact Details
Email: [email protected]

Panel Members:
Paul Andrews/Tracey Rawlins (Local Councillor), Sarah Woolley (Housing Trust), Eric Smith (Community Group), Wyn Casey (Community Group), .

There are vacancies to become a panel member to apply, email: [email protected].

Panel Partner: Wythenshawe Community Housing Group.

Funding Priorities
Each ward has its own Community First Panel which is made up of members of your community who have come together to produce a list of priorities to improve your area. If a project fits in with these priorities then the panel may recommend it for funding.
Priorities
1. Improve opportunities for children and young people locally
2. Improve the physical environment
3. Support community safety initiatives
4. Support new group start up
5. support neighbours to work together through community events

You can apply for a grant from a minimum of £250 to a maximum of £2,500 per year. The programme will run until March 2015 and funds will be available during that time.

The panel met to consider applications on Monday 3rd March 2014 and approved 10 applications.

Previously Funded projects

• Plant growing project
• Garden festival
• school mentoring project
• Family fun day
• Community day
• Gymnastics group
• Brownies group
• Building restoration project.

How to apply
To apply complete the Funding Proposal Application and return to:
Manchester Community Central FREEPOST NAT4553, Manchester M60 3BR (please allow a few extra days for this to reach us).
Or email your Application to your panel at: [email protected]
You can discuss your project with your local panel and if it is approved then a representative from your local panel will recommend your project to CDF for funding. Click here for guidance on applying

Next deadlines:
31 January 2014 – decisions 10 February 2014 and
10 March 2014 – decisions 28 March 2014