Fourteen is a programme funded by Spirit of 2012, a charity set up by the Big Lottery Fund to connect events to communities across the country; tackling disadvantage by supporting opportunities in sport, physical activity, culture and the arts, volunteering and social action. 
Forever Manchester is managing the Fourteen programme in Manchester, where it will support the communities of Harpurhey and Moston.
The Aims of Fourteen in Harpurhey and Moston
The programme will seek to increase participation in the community through social action and volunteering. Fourteen also seeks to increase inclusion, particularly for young people and people with disabilities.
Outcomes
All funded activity should seek to contribute to at least one of the following Fourteen outcomes:
• Improve perceptions towards disability and impairment; understanding ‘disability’ as an individual with a physical or mental impairment that impacts on their ability to carry out daily activities.
• Improve individual wellbeing, understanding wellbeing as “feeling good and functioning well”.
• Overcoming isolation through providing opportunities for individuals to participate or volunteer; to feel valued in their community; and, to ensure all role models are celebrated.
• Connecting Communities through providing opportunities for individuals to engage and actively contribute in their community, ensuring people are proud of the place they live and are confident in making friends.
How much can you apply for?
Awards of between £1,001 and £5,000 are available. Please note the Fund likes to support project specific activity and doesn’t support capital or ongoing core running costs.
Applicant organisations should have an annual income of under £150,000.
For further information and to apply, visit: http://forevermanchester.com/funding/, or contact the Forever Manchester Awards Team on 0161 214 0940 or email: [email protected].
Deadline: Wednesday 20 April 2016