Funding programmes
New Opportunities for Quality Childcare
This fund aimed to support the development of a vibrant, sustainable and good quality childcare sector.
Our Bright Future
This fund supported young people to make long-term environmental improvements to their local area, benefiting neighbourhoods and communities across the country.
Out of School Hours Childcare
This funding created over 640,000 out of school childcare places, across England, NI, Scotland and Wales through local grant programmes.
Out of School Hours Learning
The funding has helped around 12,000 schools across the UK. They are engaged in a variety of activities including drama, dance, mentoring schemes, volunteering opportunities.
Out of School Hours Learning - School Sports Co-ordinators
The aim of the programme was to resource activities that promote effective links between sport and learning which aim to motivate pupils or build their self-esteem.
Out of School Hours Learning Summer Schools
This funding was made available across the UK to fund summer school places for an extra 250,000 pupils.
Palliative Care Scotland
This fund helped provide palliative care and support for children and adults with cancer.
Primetime
Primetime was BBC Scotland partnership initiative aimed at improving lives for Scotland’s over 50.
Realising Ambition
This fund supported organisations helping young people avoid pathways into offending.
Rebuilding communities in Nepal
Funding for organisations to help rebuild communities in Nepal following the devastating earthquake in April 2015.