For immediate release on 12 March 2014
New funding available for local groups Caithness, Lochaber, Inverness and Ross-Shire.
The Highland Third Sector Interface is delighted to be working with the People’s Health Trust to let our local groups and organisations know about a new pot of money open for their applications. Groups who have great ideas to make their communities an even better place to live are being invited to apply for funding to turn their ideas into reality.
People’s Health Trust has just launched Active Communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands – a funding programme for local people wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age.
Using money raised by HealthKind through The Health Lottery, People’s Health Trust is looking to invest in projects that support people living in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods of Highland.
Active Communities is a funding programme for not-for-profit groups with an income of less than £350,000 a year, seeking investment of between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects lasting up to two years. The projects should take place within a small area for a small group of people, such as 20 or 30 streets or a couple of villages.
John Hume, Chief Executive, People’s Health Trust, says: “We’re looking to support ideas designed and run by local people which help create even stronger links and ties within communities. Whether it’s a tenants and residents’ mediation group or a computer skills group for older people, we’re interested to hear about it.”
“Applying couldn’t be easier - it’s about local people telling us what would make their local community an even better place grow, live, work and age. It’s an online process with a step by step guide from start to finish.”
Mhairi Wylie, Chief Officer, Highland Third Sector Interface, says: “We are very excited to be working with the People’s Health Trust on the launch of their Active Communities Fund. Locally our partners will be available to support groups looking for access to the fund but who might be in need of additional support.”
“This fund is targeting specific communities so we will be putting information on our website about the communities eligible within the Caithness, Lochaber, Ross-Shire and Inverness areas and encourage everyone who is interested to check this out. Please also look out for additional information coming through networks and social media in the next few weeks.”
The closing date for applications is 1pm on 23 April 2014.
To find out more about Active Communities, visitwww.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk.
ENDS
Media enquiries
For media enquiries about the Highland Third Sector Interface please contact Mhairi Wylie – 01349 864289 chiefofficer@htspinterface.org.uk
For media enquiries about People’s Health Trust and Active Communities, please contact George Tyson – 020 7697 4017 / George.tyson@peopleshealthtrust.org.uk
Notes to editors
Active Communities
People living in the poorest neighbourhoods in Britain die, on average, seven years younger than people living in the richest neighbourhoods. What’s more, they will spend 17 years more of their shortened lives with an extra disability and have a lower quality of life. We believe that where people live should not unfairly reduce the length or the quality of their lives.
Active Communities, a funding programme for local people with great ideas about how to help create fairer places to grow, live, work and age well.
People's Health Trust is an independent charity investing in local communities to help create a society without health inequalities. It works closely with each Community Interest Company, distributing grants. www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk
HealthKind is a Community Interest Company committed to prioritising and raising money for health inequalities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. http://www.healthkindcic.org.uk/
The Health Lottery is operated for and on behalf of 51 Community Interest Companies across England, Scotland and Wales, all holding society lottery licenses granted by the Gambling Commission. www.healthlottery.co.uk
New funding available for local groups Caithness, Lochaber, Inverness and Ross-Shire.
The Highland Third Sector Interface is delighted to be working with the People’s Health Trust to let our local groups and organisations know about a new pot of money open for their applications. Groups who have great ideas to make their communities an even better place to live are being invited to apply for funding to turn their ideas into reality.
People’s Health Trust has just launched Active Communities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands – a funding programme for local people wanting to create fairer places to grow, live, work and age.
Using money raised by HealthKind through The Health Lottery, People’s Health Trust is looking to invest in projects that support people living in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods of Highland.
Active Communities is a funding programme for not-for-profit groups with an income of less than £350,000 a year, seeking investment of between £5,000 and £50,000 for projects lasting up to two years. The projects should take place within a small area for a small group of people, such as 20 or 30 streets or a couple of villages.
John Hume, Chief Executive, People’s Health Trust, says: “We’re looking to support ideas designed and run by local people which help create even stronger links and ties within communities. Whether it’s a tenants and residents’ mediation group or a computer skills group for older people, we’re interested to hear about it.”
“Applying couldn’t be easier - it’s about local people telling us what would make their local community an even better place grow, live, work and age. It’s an online process with a step by step guide from start to finish.”
Mhairi Wylie, Chief Officer, Highland Third Sector Interface, says: “We are very excited to be working with the People’s Health Trust on the launch of their Active Communities Fund. Locally our partners will be available to support groups looking for access to the fund but who might be in need of additional support.”
“This fund is targeting specific communities so we will be putting information on our website about the communities eligible within the Caithness, Lochaber, Ross-Shire and Inverness areas and encourage everyone who is interested to check this out. Please also look out for additional information coming through networks and social media in the next few weeks.”
The closing date for applications is 1pm on 23 April 2014.
To find out more about Active Communities, visitwww.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk.
ENDS
Media enquiries
For media enquiries about the Highland Third Sector Interface please contact Mhairi Wylie – 01349 864289 chiefofficer@htspinterface.org.uk
For media enquiries about People’s Health Trust and Active Communities, please contact George Tyson – 020 7697 4017 / George.tyson@peopleshealthtrust.org.uk
Notes to editors
Active Communities
People living in the poorest neighbourhoods in Britain die, on average, seven years younger than people living in the richest neighbourhoods. What’s more, they will spend 17 years more of their shortened lives with an extra disability and have a lower quality of life. We believe that where people live should not unfairly reduce the length or the quality of their lives.
Active Communities, a funding programme for local people with great ideas about how to help create fairer places to grow, live, work and age well.
People's Health Trust is an independent charity investing in local communities to help create a society without health inequalities. It works closely with each Community Interest Company, distributing grants. www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk
HealthKind is a Community Interest Company committed to prioritising and raising money for health inequalities in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. http://www.healthkindcic.org.uk/
The Health Lottery is operated for and on behalf of 51 Community Interest Companies across England, Scotland and Wales, all holding society lottery licenses granted by the Gambling Commission. www.healthlottery.co.uk
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