Miles Platting and Newton Heath 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: £50,865

Contact Details
Email: [email protected] 

Panel Members: Cllr John Flanagan, Katie McCall (Ward Regeneration officer), Jane Chadfield, Les Chadfield, Marlene Garnet, Derek Purnell, Moira Corcoran and Anna Tate (Macc)(Email: [email protected]).

If you would like to become a panel member, please contact [email protected] for more information or ring Anna on 0161 834 9823.

Panel Partner: Macc

This Panel has just been refreshed and met in December to approve almost £8000 in applications

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.  We have developed a Plan with support from the local Ward Plan.
Priorities
1. To improve the physical environment
2. To support activities for children and young people
3. To improve well being of residents

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.

So far the Panel has recommended projects for funding including a number of different residents groups, a canals project, a community football team , a garden project and a caers project.

Our local priorities for the Miles Platting, Newton Heath and Collyhurst South Ward were agreed and discussed in consultation with local politicians, key supporting partners (including local council departments, Registered Social Landlords, Police and other key organisations serving the local community) and representatives of the local community (including residents groups and friends group active within the ward) during our Ward Coordination Meetings which took place on: -

• 8th May 2012
• 3rd July 2012
• 9th October 2012
• 16th January 2013

All participants were happy to support and work towards delivering the priorities agreed. Updates of progress made against the priorities are reported at each Ward meeting.

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]. ( Please also email a copy of your application to [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