Sharston Community First Panel

 This funding programme has 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:
Gavin Evans (Manchester City Council),  Angela Doyle (Community Group), Maureen Jones (Community Group), Malcolm Booth (Community Group) and Sarah Woolley ( Wythenshawe Community Housing Group).
There are vacancies to become a panel member to apply, email: [email protected]

Panel Partner: Wythenshawe Comunity 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 physical environment
2. Increase opportunities for neighbourhoods to come together through small events
3. Improve sense of well being for 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.

The panel met to consider applications on Friday 6th March and approved 5 applications.

 Previously Funded projects.

• School mentoring project
• Adventure play area
• Football club
• Gardening festival.
• Youth Safety project
• A Community Picnic.
• Food Growing 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