Helping hand for region’s young people

Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd

Let’s work together to give our young people the best start in life – that’s the New Year call from Greater Manchester’s Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner.

Community groups and youth organisations have two weeks left to bid for a slice of Tony Lloyd’s Youth Aspiration Fund – a £500,000 pot to empower young people, raise their aspirations and develop their life skills.

“As we begin a new year – a time for new beginnings – I know communities across Greater Manchester will join me in embracing the opportunities it brings,” says Tony.

“The Youth Aspiration Fund has already funded a host of innovative projects, helping hundreds of young people develop new skills and give them the confidence and the tools to make the right choices and achieve their ambitions.

“So if you want to give our young people a new year helping hand then I invite you to apply for a slice of this funding.”

This is the third round of Youth Aspiration Funding. Previous successful projects include hard-hitting initiatives using mock prison cells and real-life experiences to educate young people about the consequences of crime, the development of a youth hub in the heart of the community where young people can get support, advice and learn new skills and interactive, theatre-based projects exploring issues of grooming, bullying and anti-social behaviour.
Youth groups and organisations have until 4pm on Thursday 19 January to apply for grants of up to £30,000.

Visit www.gmpcc.org.uk/funding for more information including guidance, frequently asked questions, and application pack.