Community First Programme
Community First is an £80 Million Government Funded initiative managed by
the Community Development Foundation (CDF) supporting communities to come
together to identify their local priorities, plan for the future, and develop grassroots
activity. The programme will be led and delivered through ward based community
panels, each supported by a panel partner organisation.
The Programme aims to:
· Support local projects that improve the quality of life for local people
· Promote a sense of ownership not only of problems, but of local
opportunities and resources
· Start more neighbourhood groups and revitalise existing groups
· Introduce a new approach to funding projects – leveraging time, money and
other resources – helping neighbourhoods play a leading role in regenerating
their area
It is intended to result in:
· Communities being able to help themselves and others
· Neighbourhood groups that are better able to express their needs and
influence decisions made about that community
· Neighbourhood groups that are better able to take control of resources
needed to make a difference – enhancing confidence, capability and
partnership
Funding Allocations
The allocation of CF resources to Soho Ward is spread over 4 years. It is broken down as a proportion of the total as follows:
Year 1 – 17% – £ 14,060
Year 2 – 25% – £ 21, 223
Year 3 – 25% – £ £ 21, 219
Year 4 – 33% – £ 28, 272
The Soho Community First Panel is keen to receive applications for Year 1 funding. In recommending projects for funding to the Community Development Foundation we are looking at how projects meet the priorities for Soho Ward. For details of these please see the page – Soho Ward Priorities.
For details of how to apply please see the relevant page on this website where you can download an application form and guidance on how to apply.
We have until 30 June 2012 to recommend projects for Year 1 funding. The deadline dates for applications are as follows:
- Friday 30th March for the panel meeting on 2nd April
- Friday 27th April for the panel meeting on 30th April
- Friday 25th May for the panel meeting on 28th May
Soho Ward Birmingham – if your project aims to benefit people living in this area and focuses on the priorities for the ward then it is eligible for funding through Community First.
