Calderdale Council has launched two three-year strategic grants programmers for the voluntary sector for 2018-2021.
These grants have been agreed to fund key programmes of work to support Stronger Neighborhoods and Culture. They replace our old grant schemes that supported some great cultural and community organisations between 2015 and 2018. Evaluation report to follow.
The new grants schemes were revised to reflect the new 
Stronger neighbourhoods objectives [PDF 360KB] and Cultural objectives [PDF 361KB] that are in line with the Council’s Vision to be the Best Borough in the North.
The grants were agreed along with the overall structure of the programme, including priorities and grant funding allocations by Cabinet at its meeting of Monday 2nd October 2017. The Cabinet and minutes are available here:
Cultural Grants
To support projects that will deliver our vision for a vibrant and thriving cultural sector, which contributes to all aspects of economic and social wellbeing and enhances our sense of place.
Key facts:
- The total available each year is £100,000
- It has been an open programme scored against the Council’s Cultural objectives [PDF 361KB]. The programme is now closed following the full allocation of the fund.
Stronger Neighbourhoods Larger Grants
To support universal and preventative projects that will deliver our vision for strong neighbourhoods which contribute to all aspects of economic and social wellbeing and enhance our sense of place.
Key facts:
- The total available each year is £100,000
- It has been an open programme scored against the Council’s Stronger neighbourhoods objectives [PDF 360KB]. The programme is now closed following the full allocation of funds.
The following Cultural Grants have been awarded:
| Organisation | Activity | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To ensure arts and culture are accessible to all including the most disadvantaged and marginalised groups in society, running an outreach programme challenging and addressing social and cultural isolation. Creating opportunities for different generations and cultures to meet and mix. | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £210,000 | |
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To annually deliver the ‘Making Connections in Calderdale’ Programme throughout 2018-2021. To connect and collaborate with organisations and groups in Calderdale to ensure the delivery of a robust cultural offer. |
£16,000 | £16,000 | £16,000 | £48,000 | |
| Handmade Parade | A new programme of work in Calderdale that sees Handmade Parade and Hebden Bridge Arts Festival collaborate on the emergence of new parade partnership, activity focused in the communities of Mixenden, Elland and Brighouse to support wider participation in the Arts across Calderdale. | £14,000 | £14,000 | £14,000 | £42,000 |
| Total |
£100,000 |
£100,000 |
£100,000 |
£300,000 |
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The following Stronger Neighbourhood grants were awarded:
| Organisation | Activity | 2018/19 | 2019/20 | 2020/21 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Minds | Culturally appropriate mental health education and support for BME community to raise understanding and challenge stigma of mental health. | £20,601 | £21,113 | £21,635 | £63,349 |
| Christians Together Calderdale | Provision of workers to deliver first step support into accessing services for some of the most socially excluded people in Calderdale; service users may have multiple issues such as homelessness, drug or substance abuse and mental health issues. |
£17,667 |
£18,208 |
£18,770 |
£54,645 |
| Smartmove | Voluntary coordinator running homelessness prevention workshops in schools, generating donations to the project and raising awareness, pre tenancy work with vulnerable groups, develop pathways to education and employment for service users. Further develop partnerships |
£18,000 |
£18,000 |
£18,000 |
£54,000 |
| Centre at Threeways | Volunteer programme growing the previous project at Threeways, to include a broader user group, young people/women in north Halifax, developing wider partnerships with YOT and local businesses, creating pathways into skills & employment |
£27,000 |
£26,000 |
£25,000 |
£78,000 |
| Barnardo’s | Fund a part time member of staff to work with the LGBTQ young people's group Identity, to increase inclusive services in Calderdale, training ambassadors and role models within the community to champion the needs of LGBTQ young people. This worker will also carry out engagement and development work with the aim of putting in a bid to Big Lottery to continue the work that is being funded. |
£25,000 |
£25,000 |
£0 |
£50,000 |
| Total | £108,268 | 108,321 | £83,405 | £299,994 | |
For more information on the Voluntary Sector Commissioning programme for 2018-21 contact:
- Username Grants Section
- Email grants@calderdale.gov.uk
- Telephone 01422 392317
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Address
Grants & Voluntary Sector Commissioning
Regeneration & Strategy
2nd Floor
Westgate House
Halifax
HX1 1PS