What it is: Kerrching – Youth Opportunity Fund is a pot of money that is specifically for young people. The fund aims to provide opportunities for young people in their leisure time that will improve their health and wellbeing and enable young people to lead healthy lifestyles
The fund is: For activities for all young people aged 11-19 (or up to age 25 if the young people have additional needs). It is managed by young people from Oldham Youth Council who will be making decisions about the allocation of funds.
This year, we have the opportunity to award grants to youth and community groups within Oldham in the form of the Kerrching grants awards. We are offering a maximum of £2,000 to groups in order to enhance their health and well being of young people.
We are inviting nominations from all types of groups who currently offer positive activities and opportunities for positive engagement to young people in Oldham.
Priority Outcomes for the funding: The theme of the funding is health and we will only fund applications for activities that clearly address at least one of the following priority outcomes:
- Improving the emotional health and mental health of young people
- Increase levels of physical activity
- Improves Sexual health and positive relationships
- Reduces substance misuse – including Alcohol, drugs, tobacco and legal highs.
Applications will be assessed by members of the Youth Council. The deadline for applications is Monday 23rd May at 3pm – We will not accept any applications received after this time.
Applications can be sent electronically via email to Pam.jennings@Oldham.gov.uk – or you can print out the form and complete by hand – returning it to us on the address below
If you have any queries or would like further information please contact: Jodie Barber, Senior Youth Work Manager, Integrated Youth Services – Central team, Room 222 – Youth Council Offices, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham OL1 1UL. 0161 770 3117. Jodie.barber@oldham.gov.uk