The BNDfC Grant Scheme

This page has been produced by BCAT for the BNDfC Small Grants Scheme.

Since its launch in May of 2004, the BNDfC Grant Scheme has awarded over £400,000 to local individuals, groups and organisations working to benefit those living in the Burngreave area.

Between June of 2004 and February of 2005, the BCAT Grants Team (Tania Ferreyra and Guy Weston – pictured right) supported groups and processed over 200 applications for funding. Decisions on funding awards were made by a panel of local people at monthly panel meetings A varied and interesting range of projects were funded, a number of which include:

Pitsmoor Adventure Playground Users Group

Funding has enabled the group to put on a calendar of events throughout 2004 and 2005 for children from the BNDfC area. Events include Christmas Party, Easter Holiday Party, summer party and trip to Alton Towers, a Halloween and an Eid party…

Burngreave African Caribbean Resource Association

An ‘open day’ held at Barry’s Café allowed local residents to enjoy Caribbean food, make links and networks with other groups, and encourage information sharing and ideas.

Asian Women’s Health Group

Fun event for local Asian women to attend a theme park during the summer months.

Burngreave Sports Network

Funding awarded for various projects organised by this group. These include the ‘Burngreave Mile Run’, the very successful Petre Street Bonfire, a three-day community football tournament, and the Petre Street festival during black history month.

Koncrete Kids Boxing Project

Funding for the purchase of a boxing ring, boxing equipment and specialist coaching for boys and girls and young adults interested in the sport…

Jamaica Society

The scheme enabled an inter-generational group of local residents to visit the permanent exhibition of the Slave Trail at the Liverpool Museum during Black History month. Local residents also linked up with the Liverpool Caribbean Centre, sharing Jamaican food and activities.

One World Dance & Music Association

BNDfC funding allowed this group to put on a programme of dance (street, jazz, ballet and Arabic) and music (saxophone, clarinet, piano) coaching and training sessions to young people from their centre in at Spital Hill.

Somali Housing Aid

Funding has supported this organisation in developing its future strategy and plan, helped with volunteer costs and trained staff members in language translation and first aid skills.

Somali Women’s Disability Scheme

A group of disabled local Somali women were able to visit Blackpool and a theme park during the summer months.

Sudanese Community Association

Basic office equipment and materials enabled this group to start to build their capacity as a community association, and allowed them to become more actively involved in the area.