The Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) fund comes from the Learning and Skills Council South Yorkshire (LSC SY) through Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council who act as the accountable body for administering the fund.
Why is it important?
Research shows that non-traditional learners are more likely to engage in the learning process if provision is relevant and delivered in an environment that is familiar and non-threatening. NLDC funding enables local organisations to develop tailored provision that is more likely to attract and successfully engage the residents of deprived communities. NLDC funding has already encouraged groups with no previous experience of providing training to explore opportunities previously unavailable to them.
The following executive summary of the evaluation of NLDC funding provides further information regarding the importance of this funding and recent successes.
Executive Summary - (296kb PDF)
Who can apply?
Funding for 1st August 2008 to 31st July 2009 has now been fully allocated. The following voluntary and community organisations have received funding from NLDC to run various projects (in whole or part) from 1st August 2008 to 31st July 2009.
- A Junction Network North
- Cantley Community Centre
- Carr House Allotment Social Enterprise (CHASE) Ltd
- Conisbrough & Denaby Development Trust
- Doncaster Ethnic Minority Regeneration Partnership
- Doncaster CVS
- Higher Rhythm Ltd
- Waterstart Waterways Project
- Ways 2 Work (Doncaster) Ltd
- Denaby Main Forum
- Doncaster Central Learning Centre
- South Yorkshire Centre for Inclusive Living
- Doncaster Womens Centre
- Northlight (Doncaster) CIC
No further funding is available at present but Doncaster based voluntary and community projects may wish to contact South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB) for alternative information, see links below.
Related documents
For further information please consult the prospectus that can be downloaded below, this is also available from Doncaster CVS.
NLDC Prospectus - (496kb PDF)
Other Funding
Doncaster Central Development Trust - Grassroots Grants - (69kb PDF)
The Grassroots Grants fund is ideal for small groups that require funding of between £250 and £5000. Its aim is to encourage organisations to develop their ideas and carry out community projects or activities to benefit the residents of Doncaster.
Learning Gateway centres who are applying may wish to support their application with statistics from the Learning Gateway Learner Management System. View examples here or contact the Learning Gateway team on 01302 300866.
Useful Links
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South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau
Provide a range of information and support for groups seeking funding.
Learning and Skills Council - Yorkshire and Humber
Information from the Learning and Skills Council in the region.
Doncaster New Deal for Communities
NDC is a government funded programme. Doncaster NDC works in five distinct areas of Doncaster, Netherhall, Balby Bridge, Woodfield, Hyde Park and Hexthorpe.
Doncaster Adult, Family and Community Learning
The Adult, Family and Community Learning Service provides learning activities for adults and families in their own community.
Doncaster CVS
Doncaster CVS is a local infrastructure organisation; we work to ensure that local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and organisations get the support they need.
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