Funding Awarded 2019-20
Organisation: Duffryn Community Link
Amount awarded: £25,058.82.
Locality: Newport.
Purpose: This project was initially funded in 2018/19 (decision number PCCG-2019-051) and has in principle been awarded year two funding subject to satisfactory reporting.
Organisation: Creazione in the Community
Amount awarded: £20,900.
Locality: Caerphilly.
Purpose: This project was initially funded in 2018/19 (decision number PCCG-2019-051) and has in principle been awarded year two funding subject to satisfactory reporting.
Organisation: The Gap Wales
Amount awarded: £15,000.
Locality: Newport.
Purpose: To deliver the Sanctuary project from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020, working with young asylum seekers and refugees, providing them with relational, holistic support, advice and social activities.
Organisation: Alway Amateur Boxing Club
Amount awarded: £20,000.
Locality: Newport.
Purpose: To deliver the Stop Stabbing Start Jabbing project on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm – 7pm and Saturdays 10am – 2pm, from the 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. This project will provide boxing / mentoring programmes to those people at risk of entering the criminal justice system or who have been young victims of crime.
Organisation: Cwmbran Centre for Young People (CCYP)
Amount awarded: £40,314.72.
Locality: Cwmbran.
Purpose: Towards the delivery of the Open Access Drop in Project from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. This will include provision of a drop in facility five nights a week within a safe environment, that provides tailor made services, activities and support, with counsellors and mentors available to young people attending.
Organisation: Cymru Creations
Amount awarded: £25,000.
Locality: Blaenau Gwent.
Purpose: To deliver the Blaenau Gwent Film Academy project from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020, which will include the opportunity for young people to create a series of short films focusing on current issues and concerns.
Organisation: County in the Community
Amount awarded: £11,807.50.
Locality: Newport.
Purpose: Towards the Premier League Kicks project in Ringland, running from 1st November 2019 to 31st October 2020. Weekly sessions will be provided on a Thursday outside of school hours. Learning opportunities will also be provided to improve young people’s development and wellbeing.
Organisation: Bryn Farm & Coed Cae Interact Youth Groups
Amount awarded: £40,151.
Locality: Blaenau Gwent.
Purpose: Towards an intergenerational project that will address relationships between young and old. It will address personal growth of individuals, isolation and associated mental health issues, educational developments and social interaction. The programme of activity will include leadership opportunities for young people to be engaged in out of school activities and create commitment to personal development.
Organisation: National Youth Advocacy Service
Amount awarded: £49,909.
Locality: Blaenau Gwent.
Purpose: Towards a project that engages with children and young people who are in danger of entering the criminal justice system, or are at risk of or becoming victims or crime and anti-social behaviour. The project will help break down barriers to engagement with various services (e.g. education and community-based organisations) as well as build positive working relationships, raise aspirations and build confidence. The project will use advocacy and a rights-based approach to ensure that young people’s voices are heard and their views valued. Bespoke services will also be provided to support young people on a one-one basis, to help them with their issues and referral to other services.
Organisation: Urban Circle Productions
Amount awarded: £50,000.
Locality: Newport.
Purpose: Towards Phase 2 of the U Turn project which received funding for Phase 1 in 2018/19. The project will use different forms of creative arts to tackle multiple social problems affecting vulnerable young people. The project will work with partners to plan and organise various events (e.g. Halloween) and workshops, receiving referrals when appropriate. The project will provide training on life skills and offer the opportunity to gain qualifications in various aspects (e.g. First Aid, Safeguarding and Youth Work).