Dear all,

The application window for grants under ‘cycle 4’ of Comic Relief’s UK Grant Programme is now open.  Registered UK charities and voluntary organisations (including social enterprises & community interest companies) are invited to apply for grants of between £25,000 and £40,000.

The programme aims to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people in the UK by investing in work that addresses people's immediate needs, as well as tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice.

Grants are available to cover running or capital costs of organisations or projects under the following programmes:
• mental health
• domestic and sexual abuse
• refugee and asylum seeking women
• sexually exploited and trafficked young people
• young people and alcohol
• young people with mental health problems
• local communities

Details are at: http://www.comicrelief.com/apply_for_a_grant/uk

The deadline for applications is 17th September 2010.

Regards

Chris

Chris Thean

Neighbourhood Coordinator St Peter's Ward

Community Regeneration Team

Tameside MBC

0161 342 3618

07814 704 037