Foundation grant update, October 2013
In October 2013, Foundation Trustees approved grants totalling £1,475,818 to help tackle disadvantage in the North East and Cumbria. In Cumbria, Carlisle and Eden Mind was awarded £98,190 over three years to employ a project worker to develop a range of services for people with mental health problems in Carlisle. A grant of £24,750 was awarded to help establish Women’s Community Matters in Barrow in Furness. The organisation aims to improve the lives of women with multiple and complex needs through a one-stop shop centre and outreach services. It particularly focusses on supporting women offenders and women who misuse drugs and alcohol, as well as those who have been victims of abuse.
|
Name |
Grant Amount £ |
Term (Years) |
| Acorns |
£60,000 |
3 |
| Gay Advice Darlington |
£66,600 |
3 |
| A Way Out |
£48,000 |
3 |
| Carlisle and Eden Mind Ltd |
£98,190 |
3 |
| New Arts North Ltd |
£60,934 |
3 |
| Prism Arts |
£75,000 |
3 |
| Redcar and Cleveland Mind |
£79,162 |
3 |
| Waddington Street Centre Ltd |
£67,446 |
2 |
| NE First Credit Union |
£165,854 |
3 |
| 700 Club |
£94,712 |
3 |
| Aquila Way |
£218,170 |
3 |
| Hope North East |
£95,000 |
2 |
| Justice First Limited |
£72,000 |
2 |
| NEPACS |
£150,000 |
2 |
| Regional Refugee Forum North East |
£100,000 |
2 |
| Women’s Community Matters |
£24,750 |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
£1,475,818 |
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