Gorton North 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: £101,730

Contact Details [email protected]

Panel Members:
Councillor John Hughes, Heath Cole (Manchester City Council), Marie Brinnicombe, Alan Grafton, Paula Goddard and Anna Tate ( Macc) ( Email [email protected]).

If you would like to become a panel member contact [email protected] for more information.

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 participation in community activities via new groups set up
2. Encourage neighbourhoods to come together through supporting community events
3. Support activities that develop 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.
Projects funded

Over 30 projects have been funded.  There has been lots of interest in the local area and a wide range of projects have been supported.   These include

community fundays and clean up days

community football clubs

training and volunteering opportunities for local residents

community celebration events

Park/heritage events

improvement of green spaces

tenants and residents groups. 

various youth projects

Gorton North Community First Consultation 2013
This consultation is designed to engage the local community to identify the local priorities for future funding of Community First applications. Click here to take part in the consultation

Our Gorton North Community First Plan was sent out to two local networks 22nd March 2013. The first was our Ward Coordination group including local politicians, key supporting partners (including local council departments, Registered Social Landlords, Police and other key organisations serving the local community including 25 members. The second group is a local resident’s forum known as Gorton All Together, including 37 residents, friends groups and voluntary sector representatives from Gorton. The ward priorities stated within the plan was discussed and agreed by members.

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

Panel meetings - previous panel meetings have taken place on 29/6/2012, 08/08/2012, 23/11/2012, 25/3/13, 10/05/13, 25/07/2013, 23/08/2013, 23/09/2013

15/10/2013