Annual Report 2013/14

Copeland Community Fund The Copeland Centre Catherine Street CA28 7SJ [email protected] Tel: 01946 598352 www.copelandcommunityfund.co.uk

£9million invested in Copeland from 2010 to 2014 Providing a sustainable source of funding for the local community Chair’s Report Background This year saw the fourth year of funding from Copeland The Fund was established to recognise the unique role the Copeland community plays in Community Fund to groups and organisations in the hosting the national Low Level Waste Repository close to the village of Drigg. The Nuclear Copeland area. Over this four year period we have Decommissioning Authority pay £1.5 million per year into the Fund for every year that the committed just over £9 million in over 150 grants to current operation vault receives waste: in addition to an initial endowment of £10 million. 120 different organisations. A board of directors representing Copeland Borough Council (CBC), County Council (CCC), Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and two independent members Some key information for this year: manage the Fund. l £1.2M of grants approved in 2013/14 Cllr Tim Knowles A delegated panel comprising CCC, CBC and NDA representatives meet monthly to receive applications and make decisions on grants under £50,000. l £2.1M of match funding Cumbria County Council The Community Development Team offer support to community groups and organisations l Number of grants allocated: 28 as well as managing the grants given by the Fund. Both Copeland Borough Council and Cumbria County Council support this process. As well as continuing to approve grants this year we took an opportunity to review our work with an independent external evaluation of the Fund. Board This work was undertaken to cover the first three years of the Fund’s operation from 2010 to 2013. Cllr Tim Knowles - Chair Cumbria County Council It was a positive evaluation with a few We’ve also continued to support sport with recommendations for improvement. We a grant to Egremont Swimming Pool and Cllr Elaine Woodburn have already taken on board some of the smaller grants to improve sports grounds. Cllr Elaine Woodburn Cllr David Moore Copeland Borough Council recommendations with the introduction of a clear Many of our grants go to supporting the operational strategy along with a priority focus for infrastructure of communities by refurbishing Cllr David Moore the next two years. The full evaluation is available and improving vital community facilities. on the website. Copeland Borough Council We’ve had some changes on the Board this The Fund has continued to have a development year, two new Independent Board Members, Cllr David Southward team which has offered vital support to Elaine Parslow and John Rowlands have Cumbria County Council community groups. This has been done by joined us, as well as David Southward from working directly with groups as well as running the County Council, replacing Tony Markley. Brian Hough two further 6 Steps to Successful Funding We will also have more changes to come as Cllr David Southward Brian Hough Nuclear Decommissioning Authority courses, volunteer celebration events and a I am reaching the end of my term as Chair funding fair in conjunction with Cumbria CVS. of the Fund. Elaine Parslow This report highlights a number of the projects Our Community Development Team are Independent Member we have funded this year and shows we have always interested in hearing about new continued to fund a wide variety of projects projects and will continue to offer support John Rowlands across Copeland. With a huge investment into and advice about planning and managing Independent Member youth activities a further 3 years of funding was your project as well as advice about funding, given to the Friday Night Project, which provides and of course we are always looking for new Elaine Parslow John Rowlands exciting activities for young people on Friday projects to fund. So get in touch and tell us nights, an evening not traditionally covered by about your project. youth provision. “The Fund has operated very Tim Knowles efficiently and interim impressions are that its delivery of outputs has “A significant amount of regeneration funding has been deployed in Copeland to date by the Fund.” been economically impressive.” Evaluation Report Evaluation Report

22 3 Evaluation The Drigg & Carleton Community Fund

In September 2013 the Copeland Community Fund commissioned an evaluation of the Fund to cover the first three years of operation from April 2010 to March 2013. This work was undertaken by Rocket Science working with Rose Regeneration; both organisations are well qualified to undertake the evaluation of funding programmes. The evaluation came up with a number of findings and recommendations which are available in full on the website. Overall the evaluation found the Fund to be making a real difference at a community level and out performs the majority of similar funds across the UK. The conclusions were that the Fund has comprehensive administration and claiming processes In response to these recommendations the Fund has Above shows the Drigg Bridleway before and has seen excellent results from the projects it put into place an operational strategy and clearly funds in relation to funding. stated a priority issue for the next two years. Further Left shows the completed work improvements will be made in the coming year to It made recommendations about having a clear some of the operational procedures. operational strategy, planning how to work effectively within the wider strategic framework Feedback on the evaluation was given at an event As part of the original agreement, £50,000 a year was allocated to Drigg and Carleton to recognise their and improvements to administration processes. held at the Copeland Stadium in April 2014. unique position in playing host to the Low Level Waste Repository. The Drigg & Carleton Community Fund (DCCF) is administered by The Drigg Charity (registered charity), Operational Strategy Priority Issue 2014-2016 which separately administers these funds for the benefit of the local community. The trustees of the charity are made up of local parish councillors and independent members. The Operational Strategy of Copeland Community The priority issue for the period April 2014 to March Fund is: 2016 is: In the last year The Drigg & Carleton Community Fund has worked within the community to support a number of 1. To build capacity with local groups and events and projects that have had strong community support and/or feature in the Drigg & Carleton Parish Plan. Improving wellbeing of Copeland residents, community based projects to enable them by equipping individuals to be able to take to (through the use of the Community Any expenditure from the Drigg & Carleton Community Fund has to align to the NDA’s Socio Economic Policy advantage of opportunities, to move from Development Team): and Drigg & Carleton Community Fund’s Constitution. The DCCF has set its own application process. dependence to independence a. Develop funding strategies and applications DCCF funding given to the following projects helped draw down funding from other sources, including CCC l During this two year period the following to the fund and other funders and LDNPA; in some cases match funding or better. targets will be in place for the annual b. Build sustainability and enable enterprising payment of £1.5million for approved approaches funding (depending on demand): Projects Community Realm 2. To receive applications under criteria o One third to priority projects consistent with the NDA socio-economic (small and large) Drigg & Carleton Community Fund accepts Support was given to grass cutting of communal framework and under the following themes applications for projects for the benefit of the local spaces as well as to floral displays, including a winter o One third to large projects (shown in alphabetical order): community. In the last year funding was given to: display. There was some one off work of hedgelaying 1. Arts, Culture & Sports o One third to small projects • Local bridleway enhancements to increase and cutting and strimming on the riverside bank as 2. Community Action l The priority issue will be reviewed at the accessibility well as path clearing to some neglected part of the 3. Improvements to Built Environment end of the period. • Adding a hearing loop and sound system path network. 4. Quality Open Spaces to the village hall 5. Training, Employment & Social Enterprise Individual Projects meeting this priority would be expected to achieve significant contributions to at • A technology project run by the out of school club Any funds left at the end of the year remain in the 6. Youth Activity least one of the following outputs: • Virgin Mary Well excavation Drigg & Carleton Community Fund for use in future • Contribution to the Drigg & Carleton Bursary fund 3. To act as a funder of last resort, to maximise l Full Time Jobs Created (Job must be in years on community projects. There are several funding brought into the area, unless choosing place for at least 12 months) extensive projects being proposed for the future to act as an enabler for a particular project. l Part Time Jobs Created (Job must be in Community Events that will utilise these funds. place for at least 12 months) 4. To set particular priorities and target spending A number of community events were supported in levels as agreed by the Board for specified l Local People Helped to Secure Employment, the year including: The Children’s Christmas Party periods of time. Education or Training and a Christmas gift for senior citizens; Annual Gala This strategy was approved by the Board of the The usual match funding requirements will Day Event; Summer outing; Bonfire Night; Hog Roast Copeland Community Fund on 26 March 2014. be in place. Event. These events were enjoyed by the whole community and attracted funding from other sources.

4 5 Arts, Culture, Sports and Education

Grants allocated per theme £340,999 Kirkgate Arts No. of successful grant applications 8 Planned match funding drawn in over project lifetime £1,153,834 Grant Approved: April 2013 Project: Arts Out West in Copeland Grant Award: £31,105 (over 2 years) Project Cost: £109,150

“These projects that support the Arts Out West works with volunteer promoters cultural and sporting sector in in village halls and community centres Copeland are essential to throughout West Cumbria, to bring high community life.” quality professional arts-based events to local communities. Currently there are 14 halls active Brian Hough, on the scheme in Copeland. Board Member The project has brought a variety of high quality professional arts to Copeland thereby assisting village halls to remain viable and vibrant amenities in their communities. Caroline Aston, Artistic Manager for Kirkgate Egremont & District Swimming Pool Trust Arts said “In many cases the village hall is the social centre of the community, a place to meet friends and neighbours in pleasant Grant Approved: September 2013 Project: Swim in Egremont surroundings. Older people living on their own Grant Award: £82,463 (over 3 years) Project Cost: £551,300 are offered lifts by their neighbours when there’s a show on in the village hall. This contributes Egremont and District Swimming Pool Trust was greatly to a sense of community cohesion.” established in 2001 and exists to develop the business “The funding from Copeland Community Fund case for the long term sustainable management and Outputs: allows us to offer up to four subsidised shows operation of the community swimming pool based at per venue per year in Copeland and we aim to Artizan/Avanti Display • 20 local people assisted in their skills West Lakes Academy for all residents in Egremont and establish one additional semi-urban area venue development the wider district. in Cleator Moor. We also aim to establish two Outputs • 3 full time jobs created/safeguarded additional rural venues. As part of our project The project was to allow the Trust to develop the • 1 full time job created/safeguarded operation and management of the pool so it becomes we will be undertaking promoter and social • 4 part time jobs created/safeguarded • 1 part time job created/safeguarded less reliant on grant funding in the future. Following media training sessions to help ensure the • 25,000 local people with access to new this, the grant has allowed the pool to become more long-term future of the productions in our • £70,000 additional funding drawn into the area community sports facilities accessible to the community through analysis of rural communities.” • 5 new/improved cultural facilities the current timetable, increased time allocated to • 1 improved sports facility “So far the productions have been well • 25 new volunteering opportunities swimming lessons, look to host pool parties, improve attended and we hope the next series of • 100 local people assisted in their skills the maintenance of the pool and changing rooms and Outcomes: exciting productions will be as well supported development improve the signage around the building. 1. Reduce dependency on grant income by communities in Copeland.” • 3,000 local people with access to cultural The pool is also looking at ways to remodel the opportunities 2. Increased usage of pool/people swimming Other funding for the programme came from: building in order to reduce the utility costs and bring Arts Council , Copeland Borough with an increase of 84 people per year Outcomes about savings in energy usage. Council, Cumbria County Council and BFI 3. Increased opportunity for people to swim Kimberly Blakeway, Project Manager, said “The Neighbourhood Cinema Fund. 1. More people given opportunities to engage with high quality arts events and experiences funding from Copeland Community Fund has allowed 4. Plan for reduced energy usage us to explore new ways on how the pool can be more 2. More promoters trained in hosting and accessible to the community. We are now open on promoting, including the use of digital media a Sunday and have increased time allocated to 3. Capacity to programme film screenings in swimming lessons to meet the demand and maximise Copeland halls the number of people benefiting from swimming.” 4. More local performers appearing on the Other funding from the programme came from touring scheme – boosting their earnings Cumbria County Council, Copeland Borough Council, and developing their performing skills Neighbourhood Forum and sponsorship.

6 7 Social Enterprise

“Although only one project was funded under social enterprise this year, many projects have a social enterprise element. Social Enterprises can allow for more innovative and locally responsible ways of working, where a purely commercial enterprise can’t.”

Elaine Woodburn, Board Member Egremont Crab Fair and Sports

Grant Approved: June 2013 Grants allocated per theme £13,311.69 Project: Egremont Crab Fair and Sports No. of successful grant applications 1 Grant Award: £30,454 (over 3 years) Outputs: Planned match funding drawn in over project lifetime £ 34,540.69 Project Cost: £109,150 • £80,000 additional funding drawn into the area Whitehaven Fishermen’s Co-operative Limited Whilst the Crab Fair has always been popular within the local • 1 new/improved cultural facility community, the organising group were often told that people • 5 local people assisted in their Grant Approved: July 2013 Project: Sea Safety Training these days aspire to more than a small village fete and point skills development to the range of events and attractions organised by others in Grant Award: £13,312 Project Cost: £21,229 the county. • 8,000 local people with access to community cultural opportunities Still wanting to retain the unique and traditional events such Whitehaven Harbour is the only commercial fishing deliver these necessary courses well into the future. as the parade of the apple cart, the greasy pole and the World • 30 volunteers port in Copeland and the fishing industry has a Working in conjunction with an established Fishing positive impact on the local economy and offers job Industry Training Association we were able to host Gurning Championships they also wanted new and exciting Outcomes: events which are inevitably expensive to put on. As a opportunities to members of the local community. courses locally we can be flexible and deliver the consequence the organisers undertook some longer term 1. Ensure that the event grows Being able to sustain this level is determined by courses at short notice as crews are often driven by having fully qualified sea-going crew. With the tides and weather rather than calendar dates. We planning to kick start the improvement process which will in significantly in terms of attendee/ impending introduction of legislation, the Maritime hope in time that we can deliver sea safety training to turn lead to increased public support, income and sustainability. visitor numbers and remains financially sustainable and Coastguard Agency are enforcing that boats young people’s groups like the Scouts/Guides and Sea Egremont Crab Fair was founded by royal charter in 1267 and may not put to sea with unqualified crew. Cadets”. the organisation has been in existence ever since and certainly 2. More local people and visitors are given an opportunity to engage with Ron Graham, Chairman of the Whitehaven Fishermen’s Other funding was from: N&W Cumbria FLAG and for over 200 years. Co-operative said “Commercial fishing is recognised Whitehaven Fishermen’s Co-op. an important part of the cultural as the most hazardous peacetime occupation and as Chair of Egremont Crab Fair, Steve Foster said “The 2013 event heritage of the area a consequence of legislation it was essential that has been acknowledged as the best yet, with a greatly increased Outputs: audience (est. 2500) for the Friday street music evening and a 3. Raise the profile of Egremont as training courses were available locally to ensure the similar increase in the numbers on the Saturday morning. This a visitor destination in the Western crews can gain qualifications and we are able to • 3 part time jobs safeguarded attract new people to the industry. In December 2012 impressive increase in numbers was primarily due to the big name Lake District • £16,968 amount of additional funding drawn a survey was conducted in Whitehaven by the Co-op star attraction and the large number of entertainers we were 4. Deliver economic benefits to local requesting names of people interested in obtaining a into the area able to host. Without doubt the business planning support and businesses who can use the event qualification required for new entrants or professional • 24 local people assisted in their skills development funding from Copeland Community Fund and funding from other as an opportunity to sell/promote qualifications in the fishing industry. Without funders and our sponsors has helped enormously to secure such their goods and services advertising in the local media there were 23 • 21 local people helped to secure employment, quality acts.” applicants, nearly 50% of which would be new to education or training He added “Also being able to purchase a range of infrastructure the industry. This was really positive feedback so we Outcomes: goods, particularly marquees and a PA system, has reduced our knew we had to find funding to move forward and 1. Skills gained by individuals and groups reliance on hiring equipment therefore achieving a great cost keep the interest in the industry.” saving to our organisation. The Copeland Community Funding Ron added “We were delighted when we secured the 2. Increase fishing industry training capacity 100% is for 3 years and we believe we can go from strength to strength funding from Copeland Community Fund as we were 3. Increase local economy and take the Crab Fair to a higher level to improve the experience able to cover the cost of training for a minimum of 28 for locals and visitors within that timeframe to ensure the Crab fishermen, purchase special items of equipment 4. Ensure fishing boats can still operate from Fair continues well into the future.” necessary to deliver the training and a small number of Whitehaven and Copeland coast locations our own Co-op members trained and qualified to

8 9 Environment and Sustainability

Grants allocated per theme £17,654 Lake District National Park Authority No. of successful grant applications 2 Planned match funding drawn in over project lifetime £38,758 Grant Approved: July 2013 Project: Ennerdale Views Grant Award: £9,570 Project Cost: £36,328

“Given the environment we are fortunate enough to have in Copeland, it is great to see projects that allow communities to take maximum advantage of it.”

Elaine Parslow, Board Member

Before work was undertaken Outputs Ennerdale is a spectacular upland landscape with recreational activity is beneficial for health and • Improve 60 metres of Mirehouse Residents Group woodland, mountains, dynamic rivers, spectacular wellbeing, and the community of Copeland has the footpath views and an area frequently used by the local Ennerdale Valley on its doorstep, a fantastic landscape Grant Approved: June 2013 • Install 98 metres of land community. which is popular with both the community and drainage tourists. The funding from the Copeland Community Project: Mirehouse Cattle Arch and Pathways An area of footpath from the Bleach Green car park Fund has allowed us to improve an area of public Improvements • Assist 4000 people with had been identified for upgrade to allow access for all footpath to allow it to become accessible to all users. improved access in and users; this included incorporating a circular walk with We are also erecting new information boards at the car Grant Award: £8,083.56 around the Mirehouse estate stunning views of the Ennerdale Valley. This was fully parks about this circular route to allow all users to take Project Cost: £20,084 and on the C2C cycleway supported by the local community, Wild Ennerdale, in the breath taking views of the Ennerdale Valley whilst Forestry Commission and the Parish Council with this enjoying and undertaking recreational activity.” route being a priority in their plans to allow increased The Mirehouse Residents Group - the team behind the Keith continued: “We have worked closely with the access and recreation opportunity for the community. Other funding has come from Cumbria Waste project to improve access from east to west Mirehouse residents, Copeland Borough Council (in particular Management Environment Trust, Lake District David Robinson, from the Lake District National Park – were absolutely delighted when all the project Dave Bechelli), Network Rail, Cumbria County National Park Authority, Wild Ennerdale Partnership, Authority said “It is widely recognised that getting funding was confirmed. Council and Sustrans to ensure that the scheme is Forestry Commission and Ennerdale Parish Council. fit for purpose and will make long-term improvements outdoors in the countryside and undertaking The project aims to reducing flooding to existing to the area. Not only will the local residents benefit footpaths on Wasdale Close, Whinlatter Road and but all those who use the C2C cycle route so it will close to Valley School to provide a safe thoroughfare Outputs: have a positive impact on all the route users. The for the estate residents. members of the Copeland Community Fund’s • 1 new/improved cultural facility Keith Cartner said ‘On many occasions the footpaths development team were instrumental in supporting • 1 new volunteering opportunity are inaccessible through flooding, and as they are on our group through the project planning to full the main route for schools and shops proves difficult application and we are fortunate in this area to for those wanting to access those services. Although have such support”. Outcomes: there are alternative routes this can lead to a significantly longer walking time between points, 1. Existing 1.5km of public footpath will be improved to a wheelchair accessible standard which are actually quite close together. As we want 2. 0.5km of new wheelchair accessible route created in Broadmoor Plantation and dedicated to encourage residents to undertake activity as a public footpath improvements to these paths are vital. We hope to 3. Project completed on time, within budget and to required quality start work as soon as possible now the WREN funding is secure and get the project complete 4. Increased number of limited mobility users on the route – through a monitoring programme prior to autumn”.

10 11 Improvements to Built Environment

Grants allocated per theme £180,691.00 Copeland Stadium Trust No. of successful grant applications 4 Planned match funding drawn in over project lifetime £211,838.42 Grant Approved: July 2013 Project: Function Room Refurbishment Grant Award: £4,000 Project Cost: £16,650

“It is vital to invest in our community facilities so that they can continue to be used and indeed create new opportunities for use for community events and activities.”

David Moore, Board Member

Bootle Village Hall The team behind the project to refurbish the Function Grant Approved: May 2013 Project: Raise the Roof Room at Copeland Stadium at Hensingham have Grant Award: £18,157 Project Cost: £36,314 completed the work with a successful £4,000 bid to Outputs the Copeland Community Fund. • 2 part time jobs safeguarded Due to storm damage in the winter of 2011 and the it will enhance provision for the young people to give The upgrading which cost £16,649 has provided subsequent water ingress damage the Village Hall had them opportunities to socialise and interact without • 143 sq metres of new or refurbished improved facilities for a wide range of community to close for bookings, taking the heart away from this having to leave the village. After all the work the floor space events, celebrations and sports/music events. rural community, until the 40 year old pitched felt roof committee are really looking forward to a celebration • 1 new/improved sports facility had been replaced. Insurance only covered the opening event.” James Egan project lead said, “Securing the Copeland patching of the damaged parts of the roof, so the Community Fund grant was fantastic news and • 1 new/improved health facility Other funding was secured from: Garfield Weston committee took the decision to raise the required enabled us to commence with the project. Without the Foundation, Cumbria Community Foundation • £12,000 additional funding drawn funds to replace the entire roof covering, improve the help and assistance from the Community Development (NMP Fund), Building Society into the area insulation to make the facility much more cost effective Team we would never have completed the funding Charitable Trust, Contractors Charity, • 1,000 local people with access to to heat, and completely redecorate the inside which package or the project so quickly. The improvement to Cumbria County Council Local Members Grant community facilities includes a new floor. Thus making the Hall a much the walls and flooring has made the facility much more Scheme, local businesses and own fundraising. more attractive facility for the community to use. appealing and comfortable to new audiences and users. And the improved insulation will help us keep Ian Fox – project lead said “The village hall brings Outcomes our energy costs down”. together a wide-range of groups from Bootle 1. Raising the aspirations of the community community and the surrounding areas. When the Jackie Reid, President of the Stadium Trust added, 2. Increase community pride and cohesion hall had to close it was a real blow but we took the “The Stadium is currently used by a wide range Outputs through delivery of community events opportunity to source and secure funding so we could groups, but by renovating the function room it is • £18,157 additional funding drawn into the area make a real difference to the facility. It’s taken us more multi-functional and it will enable us to increase 3. Strengthening and sustaining the • 1 improved cultural facility longer than anticipated as the typical British weather income and improve our long term sustainability. community was an issue but it’s been worth waiting for as the • 1,279 local people with access to community As we have good on-site parking and the Function Hall is looking fantastic”. facilities Room is accessible to all members of the community Outcomes we hope to attract a wider range of users from “We have had DIY days when the community has conference attendees to concert goers”. come together to help with decorating, cleaning up 1. Raising the aspirations of the community and has really made a difference to moving the project 2. Increase community pride and cohesion Other funding was secured from CN Group, Home along. The Hall will be a great asset to this community through delivery of community events Group, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Lloyds TSB and it now has a good long-term future. It is hoped 3. Strengthening and sustaining the community and own fundraising.

12 13 Quality Open Spaces

Grants allocated per theme £82,502.45 Groundwork North East and Cumbria No. of successful grant applications 5 Planned match funding drawn in over project lifetime £234,648.92 Grant Approved: February 2014 Project: Haverigg Foreshore Footpath and Childrens Art Trail Grant Award: £22,208 Project Cost: £92,157 “These outdoor spaces are a wonderful resource The Haverigg Foreshore Footpath particularly for families project is led by Grounwork NE & and young people.” Cumbria but involves a partnership David Southward, with Copeland Borough Council, Board Member Millom Town Council, Haverigg Beach Buddies and Haverigg School to deliver a major footpath upgrade with a creation of a children’s art trail including a mosaic designed by the pupils of Haverigg School. Stella Kent, Senior Project Officer from Groundwork NE & Cumbria Moresby Parish Council said “Following on from Haverigg beach being awarded a Quality Grant Approved: September 2013 Project: Moresby Play Area Coastline Award in May 2010, improvements needed to be made Grant Award: £20,154 Project Cost: £49,968 to ensure this award could be Before new footpath work retained. The Haverigg community The community of Moresby Parks have celebrated age range. The upgraded play area is accessible to all really got behind this and formed Stella added “The pupils from Funds for the projects have come as funding for an upgraded play area was secured in members of the community and to have an outdoor the Haverigg Beach Buddies group Haverigg School really wanted to from Copeland Community Fund, September 2013 and was fully completed Thursday 3 space in the village for children to play and families to to advise on developments at the reflect the history of Haverigg as WREN, Copeland Borough Council April 2014. gather is a great asset to this community. The space is beach. Access to the beach was a traditional fishing village and and West Cumbria FLAG. being well used and our official open event is planned Moresby Parish Council raised £49,968.10 in total; identified as a key issue and the for April to celebrate our project”. boat building area, so they are £9,814 from Awards for All, £20,000 of their own final funding from the Copeland incorporating fishing and boat funding via the parish precept and the final funding Community Fund has allowed us themes onto the mosaic. of £20,154.10 from Copeland Community Fund Outputs to make these plans a reality and it This allows them to explore which allowed them to be more ambitious, expand the • 0.5 hectare of open space improved forms an anchor for future the history of their community plans for the upgraded play area and create a fantastic developments of the foreshore.” which is fantastic”. community facility. Already the project has had • £9,814 additional funding drawn into the area excellent feedback with one resident saying ‘the • 1,500 local people with access to community play area has put the heart back into the community’. facilities Outputs: Outcomes: Helen Conway, committee member and project lead said, “The play area was in a state of disrepair, was Outcomes • 2 hectares of open space improved 1. Increase community involvement in the beach area under-used and had become an eyesore. There are 1. A fit for purpose, quality play area providing • £49,168.82 additional funding drawn over 1400 people living in the Moresby Ward which equipment for children and young people into the area 2. Raise aspirations for the area and be a includes a number of families with young children. from 2-15+ years catalyst for future initiatives • 1 new/improved cultural facility A survey was undertaken and the feedback by the 2. Increased numbers of children and young 3. Raise the quality coast (seaside) award at residents stated that an upgraded local play area • 40 new volunteering opportunities people use the play area and have the Haverigg beach was a key priority to improve the community. opportunity of outdoor play. Target of • 30 local people assisted in their skills Consultation with children and young people on 4. Increased economic activity in Haverigg – 100% increase in usage in Year 1 development design and equipment was undertaken with the increased trade at local business such as the support of North Copeland Youth Partnership”. 3. To provide a quality, improved open space • 8,000 local people with access to beach café and caravan site community sport/health/cultural Helen added “The equipment chosen appeals to an (0.5 hectare) which will become a focus for opportunities/facilities age range of 2 years up to age 15+ years which has the community, enhance social networks and broadened the appeal of the play area for a greater sense of community

14 15 Young People and Community

Grants allocated per theme £475,158.98 No. of successful grant applications 7 Outputs: Planned match funding drawn in over project lifetime £448,405.18 • 4 part time jobs safeguarded/created. Inspira • 120 new volunteering opportunities Grant Approved: May 2013 Project: Friday Night Project • 120 local people assisted in their skills development Grant Award: £257,700 (over 3 years) Project Cost: £292,700 • 4690 local people with access to community sport/ “It’s great to have been able to health/cultural opportunities/ continue our support of the Friday facilities Night Project as well as a number of other Youth and community Outcomes: projects. These make a tremendous difference to individuals in our 1. Raising the aspirations community.” of the young people in the Copeland community John Rowlands, Board Member 2. Improving the life chances of young people in Copeland

The Friday Night Project is managed by Inspira and it 3. To assist in the continuation aims to reduce anti-social behaviour in key areas at of a solid volunteer base ‘hotspot’ times and give young people a safe place to for sports clubs and go with activities to do on a Friday night. This project community groups in follows on from a successful pilot scheme. The Copeland Outputs: Copeland Community Fund funding now means that this project can continue for a further 3 years and • 2.77 jobs created/safeguarded Copeland School Sports Partnership expand on the areas that are covered by the pilot • 1000 local people with access to project. new community sport/health/cultural Grant Approved: October 2013 The project also brings together many of the youth opportunities Project: Copeland Young Sports Leaders Academy providers in Copeland who ensure high quality Outcomes: delivery in their locality. Grant Award: £22,738 (over 2 years) 1. Reduction in the rates or youth anti-social Mike Priestley, Project Manager from Inspira said behaviour against base figures from the Project Cost: £71,738 “Statistics provided by our key partners in Cumbria average of the 3 years previous to 2012/13 Police show us the areas with the highest rates of anti-social behaviour. The funding from the Copeland 2. Increase participation in positive youth Copeland School Sports Partnership were thrilled fantastic volunteers who are continuing their Community Fund has allowed us to provide alternative work activities in locality areas when the funding was confirmed for their Young volunteering in sports clubs, so we are providing activities for young people in these areas by providing 3. Sustain Friday night delivery in existing Sports Leader Academy, which meant they were a workforce that is qualified and motivated. These them with a safe place to go in their neighbourhoods areas and expanding the number of able to provide training for 120 young people. young sports leaders are also becoming role models for primary school children so they are inspired to to take part. Targeted work on risk taking behaviour is areas with Friday night delivery on offer The young volunteers aged 14-18 years are given also included around alcohol and substance mis-use. increase their participation in sport and physical 4. Expand the range and scope of free training and voluntary experience of organising, Local Youth Providers have been key in the delivery of activity”. activities on offer to young people in leading, coaching and officiating primary sports this project, as they are able to provide a local point of Copeland at this key point of the week festivals. This experience and training gives them Other funding has come from each secondary school contact”. transferable skills for employment and applications - primary schools consortium and the School Sports The project is unusual in receiving a majority of its to University. Partnerships own funds. funding from the Copeland Community Fund, this Sonia Dryden, Project Manager said “This project reflects the funds’ desire to see this work continue. allows young people in Copeland to develop their The remainder of the funding has come from the skills through sports volunteering and we have some Police and Crime Commissioner Fund.

16 17 Young People and Community Community Development Support

Volunteer Celebrations

Copeland Community Fund were pleased to support opportunity to recognise the important contribution National Volunteer Week again in 2013. Volunteer Week volunteers make to organisations in Copeland. celebrates the brilliant contribution made by millions of The Copeland Community Fund are delighted to be volunteers across the UK as well as inspiring other to able to support these celebration events because it is get involved. Outputs: the generosity of time and effort of volunteers that help • 2 full time jobs created/safeguarded Working with Cumbria CVS two events were held our communities thrive. in Copeland, one in Millom and one in Whitehaven. 2 Volunteer events • 1 part time job created/safeguarded Volunteers from a range of organisations were 121 volunteers celebrated • 384sq meters of new or refurbished treated to food, entertainment and awards. It was an 27 volunteer organisations attended floor space • £45,766 additional funding drawn Copeland Community Fund Team 6 Steps to Successful Funding Home to Work into the area • 1 new volunteering opportunity The Copeland Community Grant Approved: April 2013 • 40 local people assisted in their Fund has a team of skills development dedicated workers, a Team Project: Skills for You Leader, two Development Outcomes: Workers and a Grants Officer. Grant Award: £45,000 Two further courses We are available to provide 1. Increased number of clients developing of 6 Steps to your community group with Project Cost: £90,766 skills for employment Successful Funding one to one support and 2. Increased number of unemployed were run in the year. advice on the Copeland Home to Work was establish in 2001 to assist people individuals feeling more confident about The course taught Community Fund. in finding employment and provide unemployed people starting or returning to the workplace delegates about We work with a wide range of support agencies all aspects of a with work experience, education and training. The 3. Referrals to partner agencies for support Skills 4 You project is a pilot project which aims to and partners and have regular meetings with other project from project support unemployed people in Copeland by offering 4. Increased community awareness and development workers across Copeland. planning to funding them practical experience in a workshop setting. involvement We can also help you develop your skills to apply for to reporting. The first The 8 week course allows individuals to gain practical other sources of funding, source business planning course was in held work experience in a suitable environment and address local schemes such as Impact Furniture Scheme and governance advice too. in in May issues around personal development and soft skills. and the second in where furniture items will be refurbished by For more information contact (01946) 598352 or visit The trainees are encouraged and helped with Egremont in participants of the scheme to a standard of re use. us at www.copelandcommunityfund.co.uk learning opportunities, including short courses We have also been working closely with other October. and basic skills leading to appropriate main stream organisations such as Job Centre Plus, TCV and “Grant recipients opinions of the support from the 24 individuals attended from 23 different accredited courses. Inspira to ensure that the participants are in a CCF Development Team is generally very high. organisations. stronger position to apply for jobs”. Sheila Moffat, Project Manager for the project The type of help provided to applicants in the Heather Askew, Team Leader for the Fund said application process was varied and often in depth, said “This project is creating a new, efficient Other funding has come from Home Internal “We see this type of course as an extension of our with applicants providing examples of the team and imaginative routes to skill development for Investment Fund, Copeland Homes, Cumbria community development work which aims to build “going the extra mile” to help them.” individuals lacking in confidence and helping them Community Foundation (NMP Fund), Garfield Weston, the confidence of a group and give them the skills gain employment skills. The project also links to wider Regen North East Copeland and their own funds. Evaluation Report to apply for funding.”

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Theme Applicant Project Name Grant Locality Theme Applicant Project Name Grant Locality

Annual The Drigg Charity Annual Endowment £50,000.00 Mid Copeland Quality Open Beckermet Village Association Beckermet Playground £ 7,785.60 West Copeland Endowment Spaces Improvement

Arts, Culture, Egremont and Area Regeneration Florence Mine Centre £164,000.00 West Copeland Groundwork North East and Cumbria Haverigg Foreshore Footpath £22,012.75 South Sports & Partnership ltd and Children’s Art Trail Copeland Education Egremont and District Swimming Swim In Egremont: Egremont £82,462.61 West Copeland Moresby Parish Council Moresby Parks Play Area £20,154.10 Howgate and Pool Trust Swimming Pool Organisational Distington Development and Sustainability St Bees Parish Council St Bees Beach Play Area £30,250.00 West Allerdale Borough Council Rugby League World Cup £12,997.50 Whole Borough Regeneration Project Copeland (RLWC) 2013 ‘Be There’ Community engagement Woodhouse Community Group Black Path Improvement Project £ 5,000.00 Whitehaven project (Copeland Area) Number of grants: 5 Value of grants: £85,202.45 Cleator Moor Celtic FC McGrath Park Ground £7,300.00 North East improvement scheme Copeland Social Whitehaven Fishermen’s Sea Safety Training £13,311.69 Whitehaven Enterprise Co-operative Limited Egremont Crab Fair and Sports Egremont Crab Fair and Sports £30,454.00 West Copeland Number of grants: 1 Value of grants: £13,311.69 Kells Amateur Rugby League Club The Welfare Pitch Improvement £3,200.00 Whitehaven Project Young People Howgill Family Centre Progression Award £75,235.98 Whole Kirkgate Arts (Arts Out West) Arts Out West in Copeland £31,105.00 Whole Borough & Community Borough

New Arts North Sing a West Cumbrian £9,480.00 Whitehaven singing network The Phoenix Youth Project Core Staffing Costs for £60,000.00 North East The Phoenix Youth Project Copeland Number of grants: 8 Value of grants: £340,999.11

Cleator Moor Methodist Enhancing kitchen & £4,485.00 North East Environment Lake District National Park Authority Ennerdale Views £9,570.00 North East Church - Community Rooms bathroom facilities Copeland & Sustainbility Copeland

Copeland School Sports Copeland Young Sports £22,738.00 Whole Mirehouse Residents Group Mirehouse Cattle Arch & £8,083.56 Whitehaven Partnership Leader Academy Borough Pathways Improvements

Number of grants: 2 Value of grants: £17,653.56 Egremont Youth Partnership Egremont Youth Cafe £10,000.00 West Copeland

Improvement Haverigg Lighthouse Centre Ltd Haverigg Lighthouse Capital £79,994.00 South to Built Project Copeland Home to Work Ltd Skills 4 You Pilot Project £45,000.00 North East Environment Copeland Millom Stepping Stones Stepping Stones Building £78,540.00 South Extension Project Copeland Inspira Cumbria Ltd Friday Night Project £257,700.00 Whole Bootle Village Hall Bootle Village Hall-Raise £18,157.00 South Borough the Roof Copeland

Copeland Stadium Trust Function Room Refurbishment £4,000.00 Whitehaven Number of grants: 7 Value of grants: £475,158.98

Number of grants: 4 Value of grants: £180,691.00 Total Number of grants: 28 Total Value of grants: £1,163,016.79

Note: These were the grants allocated during the year 13-14, as at 31 March 2014. Subsequent changes to projects can lead to changes in final grants paid.

20 21 Financial Information

Match Funding Value of funding allocated by theme 2013-2014 Value of funding allocated by locality: 2013-2014 50,000 20,154 50,000 As part of the operational strategy Copeland Community Fund aims to maximise funding bought into Copeland. To achieve this we ask projects to apply to others Arts, Culture, Sports and Education 126,355 Howgate and Distington funders, both local and national to support their projects. Projects achieve this match 340,999 Environment and Sustainability 399,776 Mid Copeland funding from a variety of sources, including their own fundraising efforts and earned Improvements to Built Environment North East Copeland 475,159 income. Quality Open Spaces 198,704 South Copeland Over the past four years the fund has invested over £9 million in grants in Copeland. Social Enterprise 17,654 West Copeland This in turn has bought an additional £18 million of match funding into the area. Young People and Community 180,691 Whitehaven 43,075 For every £1 invested by Copeland Community Fund a further £2 is spent on projects. Drigg & Carleton Annual 85,202 Endowment 324,952 Whole Borough Grant Summary 13,312

2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 Total Value of funding allocated by theme 2010-2014 Value of funding allocated by locality: 2010-2014 Value of Grants £1,065,164 £2,484,770 £4,385,595 £1,163,017 £9,098,546 Allocated 250,000 158,549 Value of Match £2,599,217 £5,580,933 £7,553,370 £2,108,713 £17,842,234 586,801 Arts, Culture, Sports and Howgate and Distington Funding Education 721,069 Environment and Sustainability Number of 19 59 50 28 156 Mid Copeland 2,953,043 Grants 3,739,484 Improvements to Built 3,858,347 923,503 North East Copeland Environment Quality Open Spaces South Copeland Local and National Funders have included: Social Enterprise 925,325 West Copeland “The Fund has worked l Arts Council Young People and Community effectively in a number l Big Lottery 604,231 Whitehaven l Drigg & Carleton Annual Britain’s Energy Coast 1,116,489 1,924,951 Whole Borough of cases providing 27,654 Endowment l Children In Need complementary support 407,647 l CN Group Summary of Financial information to other sources of l Coalfields Regeneration Trust finance to enable l Co-op Community Fund Income key projects to take place.” l Cumbria Community Foundation (Including the NMP Fund) NDA Payment £1,500,000 l Cumbria County Council – through the Copeland Local Area Committee Interest Received £117,265 Evaluation Report l Cumbria Waste Management Environment Trust Loan Repayment £3,750 l Foyle Foundation £1,621,015 l Francis C. Scott Charitable Trust Expenditure l Garfield Weston Foundation Board Expenditure £1,530 l Hadfield Charitable Trust Management Costs £216,179 l Heritage Lottery Fund Enabling Fund £21,095 l Home Group £238,804 l Lake District National Park Grant Commitments l Lloyds TSB Foundation l National Trust Grants approved in 2013/14 £1,163,017 l North and West Cumbria Fisheries Local Action Group l Northern Rock Foundation Grants from Copeland Community Fund are paid in stages depending on the length of the project. l Rural Development Programme for England In the financial year 2013/14 £1,928,874 was paid out in grants instalments. l Sellafield Snowball Fund The closing cash balance of the fund at 31 March 2014 was £13,391,798 but the available balance l Sport England was £8,314,927. The difference arising is due to future grant instalments (on previously agreed grants) l Sport Specific Bodies and outstanding costs relating to the year 2013/14. l Town and Parish Councils An investment strategy decision was taken when the Fund was set up to put £5 million in longer l WREN term investments to provide income for the Fund.

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