Comic Relief

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A grant making programme managed by The Community Foundation for Wiltshire & Swindon.

Criteria

There are still many communities in the UK that suffer from economic and social deprivation and the current economic climate may make this situation worse. This programme aims to empower local people enabling them to create lasting change in their communities.  Projects  should be run  by people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with and priority will be given to small, locally based groups or organisations in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community. This can also include “Communities of Interest” which cover a wider geographical area.

While groups will be using a range of activities we specifically want 50% of the available funds to go to sports projects that

  • increase access to sport and exercise for people who face social exclusion and isolation
  • help people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

The remaining funding will support community groups running projects that

  • increase local services
  • builds skills of local people
  • increase community cohesion
  • respond to local economic needs

This work can cover a small geographical area such as a housing estate or village, but we will also consider work covering a slightly larger area such as a town or borough where there is evidence of community involvement.  

Exclusions

The criteria do not include the award of the Grant:

  • to individuals
  • to statutory organisations, including schools
  • to fund trips abroad
  • to fund buses, mini buses or other community transport schemes (not including transport costs forming part of a project)
  • to fund building costs, including access adaptations to buildings

 

    Record number of grants made during 2009/2010

    Our final calculations for our end of year accounts have shown that we distributed £913,000 in grants to 255 groups during 2009/2010.
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    The Community Foundation Demonstrates Quality

    The Community Foundation Demonstrates Quality

    Wiltshire and Swindon are one of the first two Community Foundations to receive enhanced quality accreditation as part of a pilot project for the Community Foundation Network.
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