Second round of council’s Enfield Neighbourhood Fund launched

*A skills and work placement programme run by Skills and Training Network using Enfield Neighbourhood Fund cash*

Charities, schools and voluntary groups have another chance to bid for cash from Enfield Council to help run projects that will “transform their communities”.

The second round of Enfield Neighbourhood Fund presents another opportunity for groups to access a share of a £1.2million pot that will “create positive change and improve outcomes for residents in Enfield”.

Round two offers funding for projects of between £5,000 and £100,000 run by charities, voluntary groups, public bodies, educational institutions and other community groups.

Eight local groups won funding in the first round, launched last year. They included Edmonton Community Partnership, Skills and Training Network, Chickenshed Theatre, Tottenhall Recreation Ground and Friends of Firs Farm.

Council leader Nesil Caliskan said: “The first round of funding was extremely successful with plenty of interest from groups who demonstrated that they could make a real difference in local communities.

“This time round, we have increased the share of funding available by £50,000, to £400,000. I look forward to seeing innovative project proposals that will help reduce deprivation, improve the environment or widen access to employment opportunities and skills.

“In the current environment, the need has become more acute to support communities and neighbourhoods to thrive which is why I am incredibly proud to announce the opening of the second round of Enfield Neighbourhood Fund.”

The money for Enfield Neighbourhood Fund comes from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) which is applied to new developments in the borough.

To help organisations to write a successful bid, the council has asked Enfield Voluntary Action to run an online workshop to provide guidance. This will take place on 3rd November.

Information on the fund, the workshop and the application form is available on the council’s website:
Visit enfield.gov.uk/services/your-council/community-development#enfield-neighbourhood-fund

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