Community Wellbeing Fund
Small local community groups, faith groups, clubs, Parish Councils, village halls and other organisations are invited to submit an application for funding to the Community Wellbeing Fund to deliver local community-based preventative projects.
The overall aim of the scheme will be to improve the health, independence and wellbeing of older people and vulnerable adults.
The £1million Fund will be available over the next four years from 1st April 2010, with £250,000 allocated per year.
Applications should be targeted at one or more of the following older people and vulnerable adult groups:
- Adults with physical or sensory disabilities/long-term conditions, and their carers
- Adults with a learning disability and their carers
- Adults with mental health/emotional wellbeing needs, and their carers
- Vulnerable older people/lone pensioners, and their carers
People with physical or sensory disabilities / long term conditions and their carers People with a learning disability and their carers People with mental health / emotional wellbeing needs and their carers Vulnerable older people / lone pensioners and their carers.
The short video above includes the following information:
1. An introduction from Matthew Ellis, Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing: Where the Community Fund came from, what it does, where we are so far with the Community Wellbeing Fund.
2. Examples of the Community Wellbeing Fund includes: The MASE Group, Care and Share Group, Cannock, Autism Radio UK, Burton Chinese Association, Moorlands Home Link.
3. Contact information
For further information about the Scheme or how to apply please contact:
Shelley Brough (Health Development Officer)
Community Services - Social Care and Health
Tel: 01785 278279
shelley.brough@staffordshire.gov.uk|
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