STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE ‘CAN DO’ FUND
The trustees of John Moores Foundation (JMF) have recognised that, as one of the most disadvantaged areas of Merseyside, the residents of Stockbridge Village will have been excessively, adversely affected by the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, historically JMF has received very few funding applications from and/or designed to benefit the area.
Following conversations with a range of individuals and agencies, JMF’s trustees have decided that, as an initial response to this situation, it will invite applications from groups based in Stockbridge Village for grants up to £1,000. These can be used help address the following key needs that have been identified as having become even greater during the pandemic. These are:
- Health and Wellbeing, especially
- improved mental and physical health
- increased self-confidence
- higher aspirations
- reduced isolation, especially among older people
- Environment, e.g.
- increasing the number of people able to enjoy green spaces
- improved public spaces
- growing projects
- Young People aged over 11, e.g.
- personal development
- inter-generational work
- having fun
Examples of what these grants could be used for include, but are not restricted to:
- Equipment
- Materials
- Room hire
- Newsletters
- Volunteers’ out-of-pocket expenses
In addition to the money, successful applicants will also receive support from JMF staff members to help develop project ideas and access other funding.
To apply to this fund, please first contact JMF either by phone (0151-707 6077) or email (info@johnmooresfoundation.com) with a brief description of what the groups want a grant for. You will then be sent a link to our application form, which JMF staff would be happy to complete with you.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 9.30 am on Monday 17th May with the decision on which applications have been successful being made by Friday 28th May
For larger grants, you can also apply to JMF’s main fund, although it can take several months for a decision and there is greater competition.
Stop Smoking Today
Women In Football. One Knowsley
Knowsley Council, One Knowsley and ForHousing are working with the Football Association for Merseyside and other Merseyside councils to put together a bid to Sport England for Active Through Football funding. We are interested in talking to women in Knowsley about how to increase activity levels and create sustained behaviour change through football. If successful the project in Knowsley will target women 16-25yrs and +45yrs. To support the bid we are looking for women to take part in a focus group which will help shape the future of the project in Knowsley.
The focus group’s will be hosted and facilitated by One Knowsley on Zoom Wednesday 21st April at 1.30-2.30pm or Wednesday evening 6-7pm.
If you are interested in attending please contact Jane Houghton (One Knowsley): jane.houghton@oneknowsley.org or Annie annie.maclean@forhousing.co.uk (ForHousing) for the Zoom link and further information.
Any problems with Zoom please telephone Jane on : 07763 876751 for an alternative platform to get involved in this consultation.
Fix Your Bike Voucher Scheme
Access a voucher for up to £50 towards the cost of getting it safely back on the road. Available for one bike per person.
Cycling is a great low cost, low carbon means of transport. This scheme aims to encourage more people in England to choose cycling as an alternative to private cars, particularly for work and essential journeys while social distancing measures are in place.
Click link below
https://fixyourbikevoucherscheme.est.org.uk
Everton Veterans Hub will be running a day of activities for veterans and their families
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Mental Health Matters Free 12hrs of back to back sessions
FREE 12 HOURS OF BACK 2 TO BACK SESSI0NS
Please Come and join us on Friday 5th February 2021 for lots of fun sessions, Adults and Children all welcome. 8.3am - 8.30pm live from @the_weight_loss_prep_kitchen Instagram page
Please Click on link below for Timetable of the days events