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Grants and Community Contracts
Laura Caunce - January 2007
laura.caunce@kirklees.gov.uk
A variety of community and voluntary organisations have been awarded grants and community contracts totaling over £100,000 by Kirklees Community Liaison for health and social care projects. These projects have been awarded monies since April 1, 2006, and encourage social interaction and activities to take part in the heart of communities.
Councillor Margaret Bates, the cabinet member with responsibility for Adult and Social Services said: “The projects will enable new ways of working to be developed to improve access to public services and the support available to people within their own community. Most social care is provided by family, friends and neighbours in their own communities. Funding community and voluntary organisations and working in partnership with them will go a long way to reaching our common goal - helping local people when they need help and in as many ways as we can together.”
Community Liaison is part of Kirklees Adult Services. They provide funding and development opportunities and support to community and voluntary organisations. Part of their funding comes from Kirklees Neighbourhood Renewal.
Examples of grants awarded are: |
Huddersfield Bangladeshi Muslim Association
An afternoon of activities in Lockwood for the isolated elderly Bangladeshi community.
HPCA - men's group and women's group for the elderly
HPCA are a community-based organisation working with the Pakistani community in Thornton Lodge and Crosland Moor, Huddersfield. They run a drop-in and other activities over four days.
The Reach Project
Provides advice and practical support to asylum seekers, mainly from West and Central African countries. The grant is for an afternoon drop-in session based in Huddersfield town centre.
Young at Heart
A community group working with older people from the Newsome and Primrose Hill areas of Huddersfield. Two meeting places will be provided where older people can meet and socialise.
St Paulinus Over 55s
A group for older people meeting weekly in Westtown, Dewsbury. The sessions include keep fit, craft activities, speakers and quizzes.
Lakes Neighbourhood Watch
A Neighbourhood Watch Scheme, which has expanded its service to supporting the elderly and most vulnerable members of the community. It does this by having monthly social meetings, shopping and prescription services and a handyman service.
Kirklees Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Group
Provides support and information about sickle cell and thalassaemia. The group will provide support by having information stands at events, running drop-ins and taking referrals from the health and social care sector.
The Elderly Council
A group which has been set up to provide a twice weekly social/luncheon club for the elderly male community based around Clare Hill in Huddersfield.
Indian Muslim Workers' Society respite service for carers
A weekly session for carers in Batley where they receive a cooked meal, activities and some respite from their caring activities.
Indian Muslim Workers' Society project for elderly people
A weekly session for older people in Batley where they receive a cooked meal, activities and advice and information.
Thornhill Lees Over 50s social club
Two afternoon sessions a week for older people in Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury. Activities include speakers on issues such as fire safety.
Kirklees Sport Association for the Disabled
A weekly session at Huddersfield Sports Centre for people with physical disabilities.
EKTA Supporting elderly
Asian women with mental health problems in North Kirklees
By & Buy & Drop By community shops
Weekly computer classes for older people in the Golcar area
Examples of Community Contracts awarded are: |
Share Walking Group
A weekly walking group for people with learning disabilities who live Kirklees to improve health, well being and social interaction. There will be a beginners groups and an advanced group. Healthy living project A day of activity for young adults with a learning disability to equip them with the skills they need to live and healthy and fulfilling life.
Paddock Learning Centre - information technology project
A project for older people to take part in IT courses for 2 hours a week over 12 weeks. Three of these courses will be run in the first year.
Thornhill Lees Community Centre
A weekly service for older people in Thornhill Lees to encourage participation in activities, develop new skills and forge new friendships.
Huddersfield Chinese Community Centre
A weekly session for older people providing lunch and activities.
Thornton Lodge Neighbourhood Learning Centre
A carers' project for women in the Thornton Lodge and Crosland Moor areas. It will help identify carers and provide activities.
Chestnut Centre
A weekly drop-in services for older people living in the Deighton area of Huddersfield to provide computer training, a hot lunch and information and advice.
Hard of Hearing Fellowship
To raise awareness of the needs of people who are hard of hearing across Kirklees
Anyone who is interested in applying for a grant from Community Liaison or would like further information about the community groups mentioned above should contact the team on 01484 225142 or email community.liaison@kirklees.gov.uk
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