Funding programmes
New Opportunities for Health Diagnostic Equipment
The aim of this programme was to tackle the burden of heart disease, stroke and cancer by improving access to services for patients, and in particular address health inequalities.
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.
New Opportunities for PE and Sport Activities Programme
This fund supported out-of-school activities and sport to reduce youth crime. It was delivered by local authority education departments.
New Opportunities for Quality Childcare
This fund aimed to support the development of a vibrant, sustainable and good quality childcare sector.
Next Steps
This was a £6m fund to develop or pilot social investment vehicles that improve lives and test innovative financial models for communities most in need.
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.