Do you have Ideas to help your community prosper?
Project Focus and Criteria
We are initially seeking small-scale projects and ideas designed to test innovative concepts that promote social mobility, with a strong focus on community involvement and impact. Successful proposals are likely to align with one or more of the following priorities:
- Renewable Energy or Efficiency:
Projects that generate renewable energy or heat, or contribute to energy conservation for local communities. - Learning and Skill Development:
Projects that enhance educational outcomes, provide new skills, or share knowledge, especially for young people aged 18-30. - Community Engagement:
Initiatives that involve or benefit the local community, particularly in areas with significant socioeconomic challenges (e.g., average income 59% below the poverty line, as identified by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s UK Poverty 2024 report). - Wealth Generation:
Efforts that create financial opportunities or improve economic outcomes for the community. - Intersectionality and Multiculturalism:
Ideas that promote inclusivity, equity, and cultural diversity. - Quick Implementation:
Projects that can be implemented within 18 months. - Existing Community Action:
Active community groups or champions already advocating for local needs, potentially with a Community Action Plan and local authority engagement.
Additional Requirements
- Defined Outcomes:
Proposals must include clearly defined objectives with measurable outcomes that benefit the community. - Evaluation:
Outcomes will be assessed independently after project completion and compared with the original objectives to determine success. Projects that demonstrate successful outcomes will be considered for more substantial funding. A “fail-fast” principle will guide our approach. - Local Authority Support:
Evidence of local authority involvement and readiness to act is essential.
This framework ensures that projects foster resilience, inclusivity, and meaningful impact in disadvantaged communities.
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