As many of the Handsworth community know, since the charity based Handsworth forum started it has been funded by the lottery. The six year run charity has had two grants that together have totaled just over £300,000.
The recent proposal for a year extension has been rejected, by the fund. As of March next year the funding for the whole project will stop, leaving the office and all of the staff struggling.
The aims of the forum is to improve the quality of life for the community of Handsworth by encouraging residents to work together to make a difference.
The forum will not give up so easily and are already planning ways of reapplying for the fundng.
(taken from handsworthforum.org)
They have been given a £10,000 grant to celebrate who they and what they are doing.
The next step is with the money they are going to put on a queens jubilee party on Monday 4th June , where there will be a full chart showing what they have done and going to do.
The money raised will go on a research bid.
The next step is with the money they are going to put on a queens jubilee party on Monday 4th June , where there will be a full chart showing what they have done and going to do.
The money raised will go on a research bid.
The bid will offer the chance to show how they can package a project to appeal to the lottery so that they can reapply for future funding. They are urging for more volunteers who are able to help, going door to door handing out a simple questionaire to see what residents think needs to be done. They are trying not to bother people so are not knocking past 8pm each night.
Development manager Steve Wylie said "We are looking for local outgoing people who know the area and are willing to speak to people and gather the information we need."
If you are interested in helping the forum then please contact them on 0114 2889029 or email team@handsworthforum.org.uk
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