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Action for Children (Birmingham Young Carers)
Research has shown that young boys who care for a sick family member frequently leave school without formal qualifications. This is because many feel unable to cope with their responsibilities and develop behavioral difficulties, often letting their schoolwork slip. Action for Children (Birmingham Young Carers) works with young boys, providing one-to-one support, help with their homework and much needed breaks from their caring duties. This enables these vulnerable young people to thrive at school and well into adulthood.
Amount Awarded: £62500
African Caribbean Project
Not many young people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds take part in making decisions which affect their lives. African Caribbean Project run a Young People's Participation Project to increase young people's involvement in local organisations. This means that they have more input into decisions and actions that affect their lives, and feel more involved as part of their community.
Amount Awarded: £85000
Age Concern Coventry
277,000 older people are believed to be abused at any one time in the UK. The abuse can be physical, emotional or financial. Age Concern Coventry is working with banks and GP practices to help workers detect signs of abuse more quickly, as well as supporting older people who may have already been exploited.
Amount Awarded: £118186
Aquarius Action Projects
On a large post-war housing estate in Birmingham, with high levels of unemployment, young people are drinking at risky levels and not getting access to the help they need. Aquarius employs an outreach worker to provide advice and information to young people to assist them in finding the support they need and making more positive choices in their lives.
Amount Awarded: £128956
Ashram Project
Life can be lonely for many older people, but those from Asian backgrounds can be particularly vulnerable to exclusion and isolation. Ashram Project runs sessions on healthy eating, personal safety and keep-fit in partnership with local service providers. The project enables them to access the support they need to improve their physical wellbeing and helps them feel more part of their community.
Amount Awarded: £1000
Asylum Support and Immigration Resource Team (ASIRT)
Women who have experienced trauma such as rape often don't have the chance to talk about this in a supportive and sympathetic environment whilst making an asylum claim. Asylum Support and Immigration Resource Team (ASIRT) supports women in making appeals around their asylum claims to provide accurate and honest accounts about what they have experienced.
Amount Awarded: £200553
Athac
Disabled children often can't take part in sports because they don't have access to the facilities they need. Athac offers sports to children with a range of disabilities, enabling them to enjoy activities that other children get to take part in and therefore helping them to be more included in their community.
Amount Awarded: £2000
Back to the Park
Life can be difficult growing up in areas where unemployment is high and there are few affordable activities on offer. A lack of positive opportunities can lead some young people to become involved in anti-social behaviour. Back to the Park runs structured football sessions for children in the area. With coaching from Walsall FC, the youngsters get to learn about teamwork and discipline.
Amount Awarded: £888
Barnardo's SOFA
Young people who look after a parent with HIV can be incredibly vulnerable. They often feel overwhelmed by their adult responsibilities and struggle to cope with the emotion of nursing their mum or dad. Barnardo's SOFA gives vulnerable young people in the West Midlands the crucial help and support they need to cope with the difficulties of their demanding duties.
Amount Awarded: £69801
Base 25
Base 25 It's estimated that one in fifteen young people in the UK self-harm. Base 25 run an advice and information centre, with a service for young people. This includes a young people-led support group, which organises a range of activities to tackle the issues leading to self harm and helps them to build confidence and self esteem.
Amount Awarded: £60600
Birmingham Inner Circle Community Credit Union
In areas where unemployment is high and opportunities are limited it can be hard for people to be able to manage their finances and avoid getting into debt. This can be an even bigger problem for minority ethnic communities, where cultural and language barriers might mean they do not know about support on offer. Birmingham Inner Circle Community Credit Union enables them to receive financial services so that they can save their money and access fair loans. This scheme offers them the vital help they need to turn their lives around.
Amount Awarded: £8750
Birmingham Youth Sports Academy
Growing up in an area where unemployment is high and activities are expensive can have a negative impact on a young person's life. They'll have few opportunities to learn new skills and could get drawn into anti-social behavior. Birmingham Youth Sports Academy runs sporting activities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. It's an important scheme, giving them the opportunity to lead healthier and more positive, active lives.
Amount Awarded: £1001
Blossomfield Hoops Basketball Club
Blossomfield Hoops Basketball Club runs sessions in Solihull which encourages participants from different backgrounds to integrate with one another. This stops them focusing on tensions between their communities and gives them the opportunity to enjoy being active together.
Amount Awarded: £1000
Brighter Futures Housing Association (Formerly Potteries Housing Association)
Girls who are vulnerable to sexually exploitation often do not fully realise the dangers they face, whilst for professionals working with them it can be difficult to recognise warning signs that something is wrong. Brighter Futures works with schools in Stoke-on-Trent to raise awareness about how young people can protect themselves and stay safe from the dangers of sexual exploitation.
Amount Awarded: £102810
Burghill and Tillington Cricket Club
Disabled people are often prevented from participating in sporting activities because the right equipment isn't available. Burghill and Tillington Cricket Club is home to Herefordshire Disabled Cricket Team and has specially adapted facilities so that people of all abilities can get involved. This gives everyone the chance to improve their physical wellbeing, work as a team and make new friends.
Amount Awarded: £4000
Capoeira ART BRASIL
Neighbourhoods with high levels of poverty, deprivation and social exclusion can have the highest rates of tension between different communities. Often this can be because communities lack activities for people to do together. Capoeira ART BRASIL uses the uplifting power of Brazilian music and dance to unite young people in the community. The light-hearted sessions bring them together to learn about a new culture and acts as an important way to help break down barriers.
Amount Awarded: £1009
Chell Area Family Action Group
In disadvantaged areas where there are few affordable activities on offer, it can be hard for families to stay healthy. Chell Area Family Action Group runs an array of activities to improve the health and well-being of local people. These include cooking courses, sports clubs and walking groups which enable people to lead healthier and happier lives in their community.
Amount Awarded: £28500
City United
Some young people in areas with high unemployment without access to different activities to learn skills can feel that their prospects are bleak. City United runs sports sessions and activities which give young people the opportunity to get involved in training, volunteering and business. By teaching new skills, the project helps them to engage in positive community activities and work toward a better future.
Amount Awarded: £28500
CLD Youth Counselling Trust
In rural areas, there is a high demand for counselling for young people with mental health problems. The CLD Youth Counselling Trust runs a specialist counselling, training and support service in Herefordshire. Emotional, psychological and behavioural problems are picked up earlier and the development of more serious mental health issues are prevented.
Amount Awarded: £75700
Council of Disabled People, Warwickshire & Coventry
People experiencing a mental health crisis are often vulnerable and may need support to express their needs to social services and health care professionals. The Council of Disabled People, Warwickshire and Coventry support people with mental health problems to get their voices heard, so they are properly involved in decisions that affect their lives.
Amount Awarded: £107972
Coventry Carers Centre
Young carers are often disadvantaged in many ways. As well as providing round-the-clock care for a parent with a disability or addiction, many cannot take part in out of school sports or activities because their families also suffer from financial worries. Coventry Carers Centre runs sports sessions where young carers from low income families can have fun and be active with other young people whilst getting a much-needed break from their caring duties.
Amount Awarded: £5000
Coventry Mind
Research shows that a staggering 1 in 10 young people have developed mental health problems by the time they reach 16. Whilst getting involved in positive group activities is important to their recovery, many become isolated as they struggle to cope with what they are going through. Coventry Mind runs Vibes, a mentoring scheme for vulnerable young people in Coventry. They are matched with volunteers of a similar age, who support them to get involved in social activities which they previously may have felt excluded from. The scheme is a crucial lifeline, helping these young people to interact with others and look towards a brighter future.
Amount Awarded: £71809
Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
Most young women who have been sexually abused are extremely traumatised and can become isolated as they struggle to deal with what they have been through. Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides group therapy for vulnerable women. They also encourage and support young survivors to get involved with the planning and delivery of the project. This builds confidence and assertiveness, crucial in supporting survivors to move on with their lives.
Amount Awarded: £117447
Coventry Refugee Centre
Many women who come to the UK seeking refuge have survived torture, imprisonment and rape. Coventry Refugee Centre helps these women to deal with the trauma they have been through by offering them counselling and therapy. This support is key in enabling them to restore their confidence, feel less isolated and work at rebuilding their lives.
Amount Awarded: £122210
Eastside Amateur Boxing Club
Young people who come from minority ethnic communities can sometimes feel excluded from mainstream recreational activities, due to cultural and language barriers. This can leave them feeling isolated so that they are more likely to become involved in anti social behaviour. Eastside Amateur Boxing Club runs boxing sessions to help them learn self-discipline, respect for others and gain a sense of achievement. Learning to box also gives them the confidence to make positive decisions in their lives with some of them going on to become coaches themselves.
Amount Awarded: £3968
Extra Time
Heart disease is the UK's biggest killer, yet many older people throughout the country have little access to affordable exercise sessions that would help them get active. Extra Time runs an over-60s keep fit club for older people in West Bromwich, offering gentle exercise classes and lessons on health and nutrition. The club makes it easier for older people to keep healthy and happy.
Amount Awarded: £1350
FC Kaleef
In areas where unemployment is high and opportunities are limited, young people can feel like they have nothing positive to do with their time. FC Kaleef offers a range of sporting activities to get them involved in team work, which gives them a fun way to improve their physical fitness, increase their confidence and gain a better sense of pride in their community.
Amount Awarded: £1000
FC Phoenix Disability
Disabled people often can't take part in community activities because they don't have access to the facilities they need and therefore can feel isolated. FC Phoenix Disability runs a football club for people with disabilities, using specialist wheelchairs and equipment. The club enables them to get active and meet people, so that they feel more part of their community.
Amount Awarded: £1364
Great Bridge Community Forum
Life can be tough for vulnerable older men, especially those suffering from mental health problems. Great Bridge Community Forum offers a range of activities for those who are living alone or in hostels, including healthy eating courses and gentle exercise sessions. By giving them the opportunity to make friends and learn new skills, they can begin to lead healthier and happier lives.
Amount Awarded: £1530
Hamstead Little League
Team sports are an excellent way for children to build confidence and improve their physical wellbeing. But in disadvantaged areas it can be hard for them to find affordable sports activities. Hamstead Little League promotes netball in local primary schools encouraging girls to develop new skills, keep fit and healthy while enjoying time with others in their community.
Amount Awarded: £2828
Herefordshire Mind
One in four people will experience a mental health problem in their life. Those living in rural areas can find it difficult to access the services they need, which can leave them feeling isolated and alone. Herefordshire Mind works to combat this by offering one-to-one support to help vulnerable people get the information and assistance they need. The project is crucial in helping them to get their voices heard so they can begin to turn their lives around.
Amount Awarded: £100000
HMM Arts
Binge drinking is a growing problem among young people across the UK. Many who drink regularly are unaware of the dangerous effect alcohol can have on their health, relationships and their community. HMM Arts runs music workshops at local youth centres which engage young people and enable them to develop an understanding of the effects of alcohol. The project also helps to direct young people to specialist services where they can get help when needed. This provides them with new skills and the opportunity to share what they have learnt with others.
Amount Awarded: £146618
Leisure Wayfarers
Many older people are lonely and isolated, rarely leaving the house and seeing other people. Leisure Wayfarers organises structured walks for retired people, encouraging them to set challenges for themselves. The project helps them to get fit while making friends, and remaining part of their community.
Amount Awarded: £1000
Local domestic violence project
This domestic violence project supports members of the local community affected by domestic abuse. The grant enables them to run a youth programme which includes weekly activities and awareness raising work in schools. Young people involved in the project are supported to form healthy relationships and to move on from their experiences of domestic abuse.
Amount Awarded: £18000
Moorlands Activity Group
Growing up in areas with high unemployment and few affordable activities can have a negative impact on a young person's development. They'll have limited occasions to develop new skills, work as a team and overcome their fears. Moorlands Activity Group holds outdoor pursuit weekends for youngsters who would otherwise be at risk of becoming involved in anti social behaviour. The sessions give them valuable opportunities to push their boundaries and build confidence for the future.
Amount Awarded: £10000
Murray Hall Community Trust
Boys and young men who witness domestic violence can find it very difficult to deal with these distressing experiences. Murray Hall Community Trust offers group therapy and activities to boys aged 11 and 14, helping them to overcome their trauma and learn about healthy relationships.
Amount Awarded: £117401
New Park Village Basketball Club
In areas with high unemployment and few affordable activities on offer, young people can get drawn into anti-social behaviour that has a negative impact on the local community. New Park Village Basketball Club runs popular training sessions for local youngsters. The team of coaches act as positive role models, providing players with the support they need both on and off the court.
Amount Awarded: £1000
Newford Residents Association
In disadvantaged areas some young people miss out on the chance to take part in recreational activities because they can't afford the cost. Newford Residents Association offers a range of sports so that young people who might otherwise be excluded get the chance to participate. In addition to helping improve their fitness this project provides local youngsters with a place where they can make friends and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Amount Awarded: £1100
North Birmingham Community Service
Older people from ethnic minority backgrounds are some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in our communities. Language barriers can also make it particularly hard for them to lead healthy and happy lives. North Birmingham Community Service run keep fit and healthy eating sessions in English and Punjabi to help them build their confidence and work towards a healthier future.
Amount Awarded: £1167
North Staff Carers Association
Young carers looking after a parent with substance misuse or mental health problems are often at risk of neglect. They can also develop behavioural problems as they struggle to cope with what's going on at home. North Staff Carers Association aims to relieve the pressure on these vulnerable young people, by helping their parents to overcome their problems. Through targeting the source of the problem, young carers have the chance to lead a happy and fulfilled childhood.
Amount Awarded: £62263
North Staffs Mind
Young people in Stoke on Trent experiencing mental distress need support in dealing with day-to-day events and crises. North Staffs Mind offer specialist support in a non-traditional setting to reduce the stigma that often occurs when people are seen accessing mental health centres. With this help, young people are better able to manage their conditions and achieve their potential.
Amount Awarded: £136886
Potteries Housing Association / Brighter Futures Housing Association
Nearly 80% of people with severe ongoing mental health problems are unemployed. Brighter Futures enables service users to build their confidence and job skills by working in various roles at one of their five cafes. In the future, the cafes will be run by those who attend the project.
Amount Awarded: £89017
Prime Time Group
Life can be lonely for older people if they can't afford to take part in local activities. Prime Time Group runs a sports club for older people and encourages them to get involved. By taking part in these sessions older people can improve their physical wellbeing while feeling connected to the community.
Amount Awarded: £1464
Real Riverside FC
In areas where there are diverse ethnic communities it can be difficult for people to feel fully integrated which can leave them feeling isolated. Real Riverside FC runs football activities for young people to help them get active and make friends so that they can lead healthier lifestyles and feel more part of their community.
Amount Awarded: £1300
Refugee and Migrant Centre (formerly Wolverhampton Asylum Seeker and Refugee Services)
Refugee and asylum seeking women need support not just with asylum claims but also with their traumatic experiences, as many were raped or tortured. The Refugee and Migrant Centre recognise this and offer a range of services in Wolverhampton so that these women get the full support they need to start to recover.
Amount Awarded: £89793
Rehab UK
Community sports and activities are often difficult to access for people with disabilities. Rehab UK runs a community 'Sit Down' Volleyball group for people with an acquired brain injury. The sessions improve their perceptive skills and build their confidence so that they can play a more active role in society and seek new opportunities for employment, education or training.
Amount Awarded: £4394
Saltley Methodist Church
People living with mental health difficulties often face stigma and discrimination which can make it hard for them to socialise or get into employment. Saltley Methodist Church runs woodwork sessions so that they can learn new skills and gain confidence to tackle prejudice and become involved in the community.
Amount Awarded: £8418
Sandwell Asian Development
Young people who come from minority ethnic communities can sometimes feel excluded from mainstream recreational activities, due to cultural and language barriers. Sandwell Asian Development runs boxing sessions to help them gain a sense of achievement, self confidence and respect. Learning to box also gives them the confidence to make positive decisions in their lives.
Amount Awarded: £1815
Shrewsbury Spartans TAG Rugby Team
Young People with learning difficulties can be left out of sport simply because there are no facilities to cater for them. Shrewsbury Spartans has established a Tag Rugby Team for young people with learning disabilities. Including them in these sessions can help them to develop their team-work skills, improve their physical wellbeing and increase their confidence while having fun.
Amount Awarded: £5000
Shropshire Independent Advocacy Scheme
Without the right support, adults experiencing mental health problems can find themselves isolated as they struggle to cope, especially in rural areas with a lack of transport and services. Shropshire Independent Advocacy Scheme works to ensure isolated people living with mental health issues get the support and advice they need.
Amount Awarded: £121222
Slimfit
Older women from ethnic minority communities are sometimes unable to join in recreational activities because of language and cultural barriers. This can lead to increased levels of poor health, isolation and depression. Slimfit runs fitness sessions for women only, enabling them to improve their physical and mental wellbeing in a supportive environment.
Amount Awarded: £2000
Solihull Children's Special Needs Association
Many communities do not provide suitable access for children with disabilities to participate in local activities. This can make it harder for them to make friends and gain new skills. Solihull Children's Special Needs Association runs swimming classes with specialist teachers and equipment, enabling disabled children to get fit in the water while having fun with other young people in the area.
Amount Awarded: £1000
South Warwickshire User Forum
The stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health makes this difficult situation much harder to deal with. The South Warwickshire User Forum run an Awareness, Media and Information project, where people with mental health issues are working to reduce cliched negative press reports and improve the public's perception of mental health by challenging misrepresentation and providing more informed accounts.
Amount Awarded: £99458
Sport 4 Life
Young people living in disadvantaged areas can feel trapped by the fact there are few affordable clubs and activities to take part in. Sport 4 Life runs dance classes, providing young girls a much needed chance to get involved in something fun and positive. This helps to develop their confidence so they can become active members of the community.
Amount Awarded: £1750
Stockingford Crusaders
Young people whose families struggle financially can feel like there are few activities on offer to them and this can lead to them getting mixed up in anti-social behaviour, crime and drug taking. Stockingford Crusaders runs a BMX track for local youngsters that gives them the chance to engage in a fun, healthy activity, and makes the community a safer place.
Amount Awarded: £4620
Sutton Coldfield YMCA
In Sutton Coldfield, young people who turn to drink and hang about in gangs are harming themselves and having a negative impact on the local community. Sutton Coldfield YMCA has eight youth workers out and about on the streets, working directly with young people to reduce alcohol abuse and self-harm and to improve their experiences in education.
Amount Awarded: £99648
The Green Eyed Monster Company
Disabled people can sometimes feel excluded from mainstream society because provisions aren't made for them to access activities. The Green Eyed Monster Company's Frock On project runs sewing sessions where disabled people can make clothes which are then sold. This project is a great way for disabled people to learn new skills, make friends and feel like a more valued member of their community.
Amount Awarded: £1200
The Rape and Sexual Violence Project
Many women refugees experienced severe trauma including rape before they fled their country. The Rape and Sexual Violence Project (RSVP) provides a self-help group and counselling so that there is support available to these women to help increase their confidence so they can start to rebuild their lives.
Amount Awarded: £99716
The Rural Media Company
Growing up in a home where domestic violence has taken place can have a devastating impact on a young person's life. Those living in rural areas can experience further isolation. The Rural Media Company's Re:focus project uses the power of film-making to help vulnerable young people regain their confidence. The films are given to policy makers to show them what it is like to survive domestic abuse. The project is crucial in helping vulnerable young people to get their voices heard to help stop the cycle of abuse.
Amount Awarded: £78923
Ulverley Hawks FC
Growing up in a disadvantaged community with few affordable activities on offer can have a negative impact on a young person's life. They'll have few opportunities to learn crucial skills and may become disheartened about the future. Ulverley Hawks FC runs a large junior football club for youngsters aged 5 to 16. Staffed by teenage volunteers, the club is a vital asset to the community, helping young people to develop important values such as discipline, leadership and teamwork.
Amount Awarded: £1000
Urban Development Foundation
In areas where unemployment is high and opportunities are limited people can feel that their future prospects are bleak. This can be an even bigger problem for people from minority ethnic communities where cultural and language barriers makes it harder to access the services they need. Urban Development Foundation works with those who have recently arrived in the area to help them to get into employment and training so that they can become contributing members of society.
Amount Awarded: £9790
Walsall Street Teams
Young women abused through sexual exploitation often feel they do not have choices. The Jigsaw Project provides these young people with a safe place and support to develop confidence and skills. They also provide practical support to return to education and leave the abusive, inappropriate sexual relationships and move forward with their lives.
Amount Awarded: £99366
Walsall Street Teams - Dudley service
Young women abused through sexual exploitation often feel they do not have choices. The Jigsaw Project provides these young people with a safe place and support to develop confidence and skills. They also provide practical support to return to education and leave the abusive, inappropriate sexual relationships and move forward with their lives.
Amount Awarded: £102700
Waterloo Housing Association
Older people with limited mobility are often excluded from normal fitness activities because of a lack of facilities in their area. This can leave them feeling lonely and inactive. Waterloo Housing Association runs activity sessions for older people living in retirement homes. They are popular, fun and give residents something to look forward to each week.
Amount Awarded: £2000
Worcester Warriors Community Foundation
In rural areas where there are few activities on offer some young people get drawn into anti-social behaviour or drug and alcohol misuse. Worcester Warriors Community Foundation organises rugby and other sporting activities for local young people to enjoy in their local area. In addition to helping improve their fitness this project provides youngsters with a place where they can make friends and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
Amount Awarded: £27720
Worcestershire Association for the Blind
People with visual impairments are often prevented from participating in community activities because facilities don't cater for their needs. This can leave individuals feeling excluded and lonely. Worcestershire Association for the Blind runs golf courses, which using specialist equipment, enables partially sighted people to participate, improve their physical fitness and get involved with what's happening on their doorstep.
Amount Awarded: £2400