Youth Opportunities And Youth Capital Funds
In 2005 the Government published a Green Paper called 'Youth Matters'. In this document the Government explained how they planned to improve 'Places to go, things to do, and someone to talk to' for young people.
One suggested way of doing this was to let young people themselves decide how money should be spent in their local areas.
Therefore, the government has created two funds and each Local Authority has been given an allocation of money. The Government has named these funds 'The Youth Opportunities Fund & The Youth Capital Fund'.
In 2008, after the publication of the 'Ten Year Strategy - Aim Higher', the Youth Opportunity Fund and Youth Capital Fund was extended to 2010.
What the funds are
The Youth Opportunities Fund is to be spent on activities / projects that young people want in Poole.
The Youth Capital Fund is to be spent by young people to improve / develop facilities for young people in Poole.
Money available to Poole
- Youth Opportunities Fund: April 2008 - End of March 2009, £75,000
- Youth Opportunities Fund: April 2009 - March 2010, £75,000
- Youth Capital Fund: April 2008 - End of March 2009, £65,000
- Youth Capital Fund: April 2009 - End of March 2010, £65,000
Projects
Applications must:
- Comply to the Youth Opportunities Fund / Youth Capital Fund Guidlines
- Be for projects/facilities for young people in Poole aged 13-19.
- Not solely be for the benefit of an individual.
- Not be for trips to theme parks, parties, coffee bar provision or food generally.
- Demonstrate that any overnight activities/trips will encourage self sufficiency.
- Demonstrate that young people are making a contribution to the activities.
Residential experiences can only be funded up to 75%.
The application form must:
- Demonstrate involvement of young people.
- Have a supporting adult complete Section B.
- Have all sections of the form completed in full.
- Explain how at least one of the outcomes from ECM will be achieved.
Application Deadlines and Panel Meetings
The following Application deadlines and related Panel meetings occur in 2008:
- Deadline: 2 May.Meeting: 5 May.
- Deadline: 30 May. Meeting: 4 June.
- Deadline: 4 July. Meeting: 10 July.
- Deadline: 8 August. Meeting: 12 August.
- Deadline: 19 September. Meeting: 25 September.
- Deadline: 10 October. Meeting: 15 October.
- Deadline: 7 November. Meeting: 12 November.
The bidding process
Only young people can bid for the money and any young person in Poole can come along to one of the meetings to decide where the money goes. You can contact us (telephone 01202 262281) to find out more.
The Strategy Manager 13 - 19 for Poole acts as an advisor to this group and administrative support is provided by Borough of Poole Youth Service staff.
Next steps
Young people are meeting regularly to decide where the money should be spent - you can see the dates above or telephone 01202 262281 to find out more.
When you have an idea of what funding you want to apply for, you need to find you need to find a supporting adult and share this information with them - they will also need to complete section B of your application form to say they agree to be your supporting adult.
For information on application deadlines see the dates above or ring 01202 262281 to find out more.
Your bid will be considered at the next panel meeting. There is an expectation that young people attend the meeting where their bid is looked at so that you can answer any questions the Panel might have. If you have any problems with this please contact the main office on 01202 262281.
Applicants will be informed of the decision within two weeks of the panel meeting.
Successful bids
All funds must be spent within the time frame outlined in your Youth Opportunities Fund / Youth Capital Fund award letter.
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