Cheetham 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]
Telephone: Andrew McWilliam, 0161 234 5108
Website: http://cheethamcommunityfirstpanel.wordpress.com/  

Panel Members: Andrew McWilliam (email: [email protected], Tel: 0161 234 5108 / 07852511767) Basat Sheikh (First Asian Support Trust) (email: [email protected]), Naeem Hassan (Ward Cllr) (email: [email protected]), Fiaz Riasat (Adam Solicitors) (email: [email protected]), Margaret Woolf (Resident) (email: [email protected]). There are currently vacancies for Cheetham panel members, if you are interested, email: [email protected]

Panel Partner: First Asian Support Trust

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:
• Children & Young People (particularly projects engaging 14-25 year old age group).
• Environment, waste and recycling
• Employment, Skills and Enterprise
• Healthy Living
• Faith, Culture and Cohesion

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.

Click here to view the Community plan for Cheetham and for more information on the priorities

How to apply
To apply complete the Funding Proposal Application and return to:
North Manchester Regeneration Team, Harpurhey District Office, 8 Moston Lane, Manchester, M9 4DP
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

Third round deadline: November 2013