Grants of up to £3,000 are now available to help organisations deliver initiatives that support families, children and young people living on the Isle of Wight.
The Early Help Community Capacity Building Grant is available to local groups, clubs and enterprises through the Isle of Wight Council’s Supporting Families Programme.
The funding is intended to help providers organise activities, clubs or groups for families, parents/carers and/or young people up to the age of 19 (or up to 25 with specified additional needs).
Grants could be used to set up and run schemes such as parental, baby or toddler groups, teenage groups, family-based groups, mental health and welcoming sessions/hubs, peer support groups, outreach support and community-led groups and activities.
The grant application opens from today (Wednesday) and organisations are encouraged to apply by November 28.
One recipient of the grant earlier this year was The Crossley Company which support children and young people's social, emotional and mental health wellbeing.
Penny, from The Crossley Company, said:
“The funding application process to get this grant was uncomplicated with support online or at the end of a phone.
"The grant was approved very quickly, and I was able to start work straight away, offering a range of new services and provision — already making a positive difference.”
Steve Johnson, from Aspire Ryde, which also received grant support over the summer, said:
"The funding really made a difference to people in our community.
"We’ve had lots of positive feedback, with one person telling us that because of the confidence they gained taking part in our WoW project, they’ve been able to get back into work.
"It really helped with their anxiety, helped them to grow, and they now have a full-time job, which is fantastic news.”
More information on the Early Help Community Capacity Building Grant is available on the council's website.
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