A reminder of fourth opportunity to apply for funding from the Cheetham Community First programme which will run from 29th August 2014, with all applications to be received by 12pm(midday) on 19th September 2014. Please contact j.newell@manchester.gov.uk or Tel : 0161 234 5109 for more information or an application form.
February 2014 Bidding Round
A reminder of third opportunity to apply for funding from the Cheetham Community First programme will run from the 10th February 2014, with all applications to be received by 12pm (midday) on 28th February 2014.
Please contact d.sabet@manchester.gov.uk or 0161 219 2504 for more information or an application form.
Next Bidding Round – November 2013
Following the success of the Cheetham Communities First programme in 2011-13, we are due to have our first bidding round for 2013-14 in November. Details will be finalised soon and a call for applications will be made over the next 2-3 weeks.
The panel will meet in November to make a decision on all the applications.
For more information or to register your interest in the programme please email a.mcwilliam@manchester.gov.uk or check back on this blog over the next few weeks.
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Who has been successful so far?
So far £29,000 has been allocated to voluntary and community sector groups through the Community First funding programme to support a variety of programmes. Projects supported include:
- Abraham Moss Warriors – supporting Cheetham volunteers to take FA coaching qualifications in order to train local u16 residents
- Cheetham Heritage Festival – supporting the annual multi faith event taking place this September across various Cheetham venues
- Cheetham Hill Advice Centre – training for their volunteers so they can support even more Cheetham residents with advice on a variety of topics.
- Cheetham Al-Hilal Community project – summer camp for 100 Cheetham young people to deliver study booster sessions alongside sports and activities.
- On top of the world – music making workshops for 11-19 year olds in Cheetham, involving recording and performing.
In 2013-2014 the Cheetham panel wants to attract new organisations to apply for this funding. Contact us through the link below for more information.
http://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/cheetham-community-first-panel
How to apply for Cheetham Community First Funding
Guidance notes regarding how to apply for Cheetham Communities First Funding are available on our Manchester Community Central page (http://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/cheetham-community-first-panel).
We have had previous bidding rounds in June 2012 and February 2013. Another will be announced for Autumn 2013. Please contact us through the email address on the Cheetham Manchester Community Central Page linked above or follow this page to ensure you get information on the next bidding round.
Applications for Communities First Funding in Cheetham are decided upon by a community panel made up of local organisations and residents. In Cheetham this is led by panel partner ‘First Asian Support Trust’ and also has representives from a local business, faith organisations, resident group, elected members and the local regeneration team.
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