Crumpsall 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: £33,910

Contact Details
Email: [email protected]

Panel Members:
Jon-Leigh Pritchard (Local Councillor), William McDougall (Community Group), Andrew Jones (Ward Regeneration Officer) and Anna Tate ( Macc).

To become a panel member to apply, email: [email protected] or ring Anna at Macc on 0161 834 9823.

Panel Partner: Macc

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. Increase opportunities for residents to contribute to their community
2. New group start up
3. Support community learning opportunities
4. Support activities which improve health and well being

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.

This community First Panel has made recommendations for funding to groups including Health and wellbeing groups, residents groups,  a scouts club, a football Club and a talking Newspaper project.

Our Local priorities for the Crumpsall ward were agreed and discussed with local politicians, key supporting partners (including council drepartments, registered social landlords, the police an dother key organisations serving the local community). In addition, local residents groups were contacted by email and telephone discussions for thie input. The Ward priorites for Crumpsall ward were discused, agreed and reviewed at the following meetings;

• Ward Co-ordination Tuesday 15 January 2013
• Core Group Tuesday 26 February 2013
• Ward Co-ordination Monday 8 April 2013

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