FUNDING is being offered to groups in a bid to help tweenagers get involved in social action projects across the county.
Berkshire Community Foundation is encouraging people to apply for the #iwill fund, specifically for people aged between 10 and 14.
The #iwill movement brings together those who believe that all youngsters should have the chance to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, and communities. It has been possible thanks to £66 million joint investment from The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
BCF, along with 15 other community foundations from the UKCF network, will award grants of up to £10,000 to groups for projects lasting up to a year. It aims to fund both new and well-established groups, and encourage young people who are new to social action.
Examples of projects funded in earlier funding rounds include teacher training for Young Citizens.
Rosemary Macdonald, CEO of UK Community Foundations, said: “Young people are the future of our communities. By encouraging 10–14-year-olds to get involved in social action and see the benefits for themselves and their communities, we are creating strong foundations for the future.”
Jon Yates, CEO of Berkshire Community Foundation, was thrilled to be able to offer the funding.
“Inspiring young people to engage in social action is a great investment as it is these people we will look to in the future to maintain the strong tradition of the charitable and voluntary sector in the UK,” he said.
“The funding not only creates benefit now but will also inspire young people to combat the societal needs of the future.”
For more details, log on to: berkshirecf.org
