Community groups in Yorkshire and the Humber celebrate almost £5 million National Lottery funding win
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Almost £5 million of National Lottery funding awarded to nearly 270 community projects across Yorkshire and the Humber
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Over £1 million of this will go towards supporting young people in the region
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Key towns and cities including Doncaster, Leeds and Hull will all enjoy a share
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In total, the Big Lottery Fund has announced £60 million in funding for community projects across England
Community organisations across Yorkshire and the Humber are celebrating today after being awarded almost £5 million in National Lottery funding. The money, raised by players for good causes, is being distributed by the Big Lottery Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.
In total, 269 community projects across the region are receiving a share. Key towns and cities including Doncaster, Leeds and Hull will benefit from the funding.
A particular focus for projects in Yorkshire and the Humber is young people, with more than £1 million of funding going to community groups working with young people in a variety of ways, from social activities for young people with Autism, to horse-assisted learning and therapy sessions.
The Vulcan Learning Centre in Hull is receiving £310,000 to work with some of the city’s most vulnerable young people who have experienced major issues such as homelessness, mental health problems and poverty.
Seb Glazer, Managing Director at the Vulcan Learning Centre, said: “This is very welcome news and will make a real difference to the young people we support. Thanks to National Lottery players, we will be able to expand and enhance the activities that we offer, and empower young people to make positive decisions about their future based on their own circumstances.”
Another group supporting young people is Jamie McDonnell Fight for Good CIC in Doncaster. Their grant of £10,000 will be used to provide boxing and fitness activities for young people to improve their skills, confidence and discipline.
James Harcourt, England Grant-Making Director at the Big Lottery Fund, said: “Thanks to National Lottery players, communities large and small are able to get the funding they need to bring their great ideas to life. Every time someone buys a National Lottery ticket it raises vital funds that help make a difference to hundreds of people’s lives. We’re delighted to be able to support projects like the Vulcan Learning Centre and Jamie McDonnell Fight for Good CIC, which are both fantastic examples of people coming together to use their ambitions and aspirations to create something wonderful for their local community.”
The Big Lottery Fund is responsible for giving out money raised by National Lottery players for good causes. As part of today’s announcement, it has revealed that it is making grants totalling almost £60 million going to 2,250 community organisations across England. See the full list of projects HERE.
To find out more visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk.
