Funding programmes
New Opportunities for PE and Sport
This UK wide programme aimed to bring about a step-change in the provision of sporting facilities for young people and for the community generally.
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 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.
Palliative Care Scotland
This fund helped provide palliative care and support for children and adults with cancer.
Rebuilding Lives and Livelihoods in the Philippines
Funding for organisations to help rebuild communities in impacted by Typhoon Haiyan which affected the lives of over 12 million people across the Philippines in November 2013.
Communities and Families Fund
The Communities and Families Fund supported projects that helped families and communities give children the best start in life.
Community Voice
£12 million of funding to support citizens to have a greater influence over policies and decisions affecting their community.
Renewable Energy
A joint programme with the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department for Environment funded wind and biomass energy projects across the UK.
Rethink Good Health
Rethink Good Health aimed to influence and inform policy and practice UK-wide in preventing alcohol misuse amongst older people, specifically those aged 50 and over.