Youth opportunity fund and youth capital fund
Are you 13-19 years old? Well this money is for you!
What’s this all about?
For the next two years the Government is giving £115m to local authorities for two exciting new funds designed to enable you the opportunity to become actively involved in funding and running activities and facilities in your neighbourhood.
So what are these funds for?
Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF)
Each year this fund will divide £31m between all the local authorities to be used for things you would like to do and places you would like to go in your area. This means you will be able to make decisions about how the money should be spent and you can apply for projects and activities that young people would like to do in your area.
Youth Capital Fund (YCF)
Like the YOF local authorities will share £26.5m per year BUT this fund is different because it could help you change and buy new premises for your projects or build a youth space within an existing community.
The two funds have been designed to work together, so you can use the YOF for your activity (project) and use the YCF to buy your premises and equipment needed to run the project.
What’s in this for me?
- Improved facilities in your area
- You will be deciding what you want in your area
- You can bring about positive change for young people
- You will be heard by the community
- Your efforts will be recognised by the community
- Working on these projects will help you gain and develop skills
How do I get involved?
There are three ways you can get involved:
- You can be a member of the decision making panel, who will assess the bids coming in and decide who gets the money.
- You can come up with ideas of what you would like to do in your area and make an application as a Project Leader
- You can participate in the facilities on offer in your area as a result of the funds.
Where do I go now for more information?
For more information about the funds and how you can get involved please contact Walsall Youth Service on: 01922 650366 or email nokesj@walsall.gov.uk, don’t miss out.