The funding will be used to run training and promotion of positive wellbeing skills for 120 young people with social and mental health issues. The project aims to improve young people?s life skills I in order to increase confidence, competence, and the ability to engage in learning.

This project will install a canopy and a safe play area to provide an outdoor environment for children and the wider community. This will increase opportunities for outdoor and all weather play activities.

This project will install a new kitchen facility in the group's community use building that supports the needs of voluntary organisations, improving the way the group supports the needs of local groups and visitors.

Hit The Pitch: Havering Softball League

This is a project by a community organisation in Havering serving beneficiaries in Barking and Dagenham. The group will use the funding to deliver a programme of workshops for NEET young people, focusing on improving their life skills through a variety of activities including music, IT, creative writing and employability sessions. This will enable beneficiaries to develop transferable skills such as communication and presentation skills, which will improve their future educational and employment prospects.

The group will use the funding to enable a number of mental health service users to complete a course in complimentary therapy. This will provide the beneficiaries with practical skills, reduce isolation and increase their confidence.

This is a project by a charity in Rainham, Essex. The group will use the funding to acquire IT equipment and deliver ASDAN qualification for young people who are underperforming academically or NEET. This will enable beneficiaries to improve their skills

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This is a project by a community organisation in Havering. The group will use the funding to provide a weekly activity club and life skills development workshops to young people from the local area. This will help reduce anti social behaviour and increase

New Pitch Roller Spring Farm Park

This is a project by a charity in Havering. The group will use the funding to run a day of activities for young people and families to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This will bring the community together to reduce social isolation and promote int

Rainham at the centre of the World

Ingrebourne Valley Heritage Visitor Centre

This is a project by a charity in Havering. The group will use funding to deliver educational skills workshops to marginalised people in the community, including parents and unemployed people with special educational needs. This will equip beneficiaries w

This is a project by a community group in Rainham. The group will use funding to provide life skills workshops for ex-offenders and their parents to promote independence and interaction with others and enable beneficiaries to receive positive mentoring to

This is a project by a community group in Havering. The group will use funding to formally establish the group and provide a range of workshops for the community. This will enable the group to encourage the community to discuss important issues including

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Rainham. They will use funding to set up and deliver media training to young people, culminating in the production of a documentary exploring some of the issues they have faced. It is hoped this will encour

Renovation of artificial net facility

This bowls club based in Dagenham will promote the game of bowls within the whole community, paying particular attention to young people and people with disabilities. The items purchased with the grant will enable the group to provide their facilities to

This project in Rainham, Essex, will replace the flooring and provide new furniture to allow members of the community to safely use the building.

This project will provide training in computer literacy and information technology for unemployed people so they can upgrade their skills and increase their chances of securing employment.

This project will promote healthy eating and greater physical activity amongst black, minority and ethnic groups by providing structured self-help activities using an interactive DVD that they will produce themselves.

This Havering charity will hold two cultural festivals to introduce African music and food to local people to encourage integration of refugees in the area.

This group will install central heating in the community hall.

A project by this group in Southwark to provide a basic English teaching programme for disadvantaged black and minority ethnic communities living in Redbridge.

The project is to provide sheltering/shading in the playgrounds of this primary school in Rainham and to also provide seating areas in the junior playground and field area.

A project by this Romford group to set up a community integration, outreach and engagement project to improve the employment prospects and raise the confidence and esteem of socially excluded people and families from the Congo.

This bowls club in Rainham, Essex will build a patio area at the side of the clubhouse to provide more seating. They will also improve an overgrown area and install disabled access.

A Project To Purchase A Pa System For This Primary School In Rainham, Essex For Use By The After School Choir And Drama Group.

African Drumming and Dance Class

A project to enable staff in identifying people with mental and physical long-term conditions in Barking and Dagenham through already established groups within all communities. Once identified, the group will provide up to date information sessions, semi

The Group Will Purchase A Number Of Transport Crates For Racing Pigeons That Will Allow Them To Attract A Wider Membership And Encourage Young People To Enjoy The Sport.

The Award Will Fund A Higher Level Of Football Training For Its Members, Including Teams Ranging From Seniors To The Youth Team.

Award Used To Erect A Security Fence Behind Their Changing Rooms, To Prevent Vandalism And Make Players Feel Safer When Using The Clubs Facilities.

This Aim To Publicise The Plight Of Hiv/Aids Sufferers, Especially Those Within African And Afro Caribbean Communities In The Uk. The Project Will Provide 20 Art Workshops Led By A Professional Artist For People With Hiv/Aids.

This Group Aim To Encourage The Study Of Local History. The Grant Will Fund A 50th Anniversary Celebration With An Acclaimed Architect As The Guest Speaker. This Event Would Be Advertised And Open To The Local Community.

The Aim Of This Group Is To Promote African Culture, Arts And Sport. This Grant Will Provide African Dance And Drumming Workshops.

This Bowls Club Would Like Funding To Turn An Overgrown Area Alongside The Green Into A Paved Area For Additional Seating And To Install An Awning/Veranda To Protect Members From The Sun And Rain Whilst They Are Watching Events. Contribution Towards Insta

This Branch Of The Royal Marines Association Would Like Funding To Be Able To Attend Their Jubilee Reunion Weekend At The Commando Training Centre In Exmouth. Transport Costs(-ú1600), Accommodation And Meals X 26(-ú2340)

This Group Is Provides Social Activities Among All Of The Local Community. The Project Is To Replace Unsafe Doors And Windows With Safety Double-Glazing. The Money Will Be Used To Fit Two Frames, Side Windows And Four Doors With Safety Double-Glazing.

A Second World War Widow from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Holland in September of this year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Widow.

This Group Works To Improve Play Areas And Green Spaces In And Around The Mardyke Estate In Rainham. The Group Would Like To Involve Local Residents And School Children In A Range Of Activities Such As Helping With The Tree And Shrub Planting, Growing Wil

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Gibraltar in November of this year. Funding has also been provided for a spouse to travel with the Veteran.

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to South Africa in November of this year. Funding has also been provided for a spouse to travel with the Veteran.

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Italy in September of this year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Veteran.

This Group Work To Promote And Teach The Martial Art Of Aikido And Karate. The Group Would Like To But Safety Mats And Mount A Recruitment Campaign To Accommodate More Member And Separate Classes For Their Older Less Agile Members. Some Women Also Prefer

This Age Concern group want to make use of the internet to promote themselves and their work. The group want to set up a website listing all the activities available to the local community and offer training to volunteers and services users on computers a

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in July of this year. Funding has also been provided for a spouse to travel with the Veteran.

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This Football Club Is Based In Rainham, A Regeneration And Economical Deprived Area, Catering For All Disabilities. Through Fund Raising And Sponsorship The Club Are Able To Offer And Supply Full Uniforms And Training Aids. The Club Would Like To Provi

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Holland in September of this year. Funding has also been provided for a spouse to travel with the Veteran

A Second World War Veteran from Tunbridge Wells has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in August of this year. Funding has also been provided for a spouse to travel with the Veteran.

To Help Create A Secure Playing Environment For People Participating In Bowls Who Currently May Experience Verbal Abuse And Unsocial Behaviour From Outside. The Strong Fencing Provided By The Award Will Help The More Vulnerable Players Feel Safe And Able

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in June of this year. Funding has also been provided for a carer to travel with the Veteran.

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in July of this year. Funding has also been provided for a spouse to travel with the Veteran.

This Youth Football Team Started In July 2000 To Give Its Members The Opportunity To Take Part In Matches And Social Activities.The Grant Will Be Used To Extend Their Provisions Of Football Training During Evenings By Hiring A Venue With Floodlight. Hiri

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in June of this year.

A Second World War Veteran and widow from Essex have been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in June of this year.

A Second World War Veteran from Essex has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to France in June of this year. Grant will cover travel costs

This group aims to advance the education of people from Central & Eastern Africa living in Barking & Dagenham and Havering by creating & managing a radio broadcast station dealing with health, cultural & social issues. They would like funds to help establ

A development grant has been awarded towards the cost of a widespread community consultation on creating or enhancing a green space for local people. One of the project outcomes will be to produce a detailed design in preparation for the grantee to apply

This Capital Project, Over One Year, Is To Refurbish One Of The Two Halls Of St John'S Centre. It Will Pay For New Double Glazed Windows, New Flooring, Heating And Rewiring As Well As A New, Secure Entrance And Toilets Purpose Built For People With Disab

This Group Would Like To Organise A Weekly Performing And Visual Arts Aftershcool Club For Pupils In The Local Area During Term Time. They Would Also Encourage Local Brownie/Groups To Take An Active Interest. 1 Staff For 38 Weeks @-ú30 Per Week(1140), Vis

An Award Would Help This Group Set Up An Effective Office Space. It Would Also Enable Them To Buy Musical Instruments And Hold A Launch Event To Let The Grand-Lac Refugee/Asylum Seeker Community Know That They Have Started Running. Computer, Printer & Sc

The Group Aims To Represent The Residents Of Rainham And Wennington In Preserving And Improving The Local Environment.They Are Requesting A Grant To Purchase Computer Equipment In Order To Produce A Quarterly Newsletter, And To Keep Computerised Records O

The AAA was set up to provide care, support and information services to African and Afro-Caribbean people affected by HIV/AIDS in the UK. They also promote knowledge and awareness of HIV and AIDS within the African and Afro-Caribbean communities. The proj

Art In The Havering Environment

The school aim to develop a special play area for the youngest children to use at playtime away from the main school playground. This will provide a facility for use in and out of school and will allow children to fulfil the Foundation Stage requirements

The school aim to improve delivery of PE lessons and would like to purchase portable tennis nets and netball posts. They would like to develop a target wall and additional playground markings, a stage area, and a quiet shaded seating area for social inte

The club are looking to establish a sustainable age group of players in the area through the provision of qualified coaching to youngsters and by the training of current members to the appropriate national coaching standards. New equipment will support th

This Group Provides An Opportunity For People To Get Involved In The Traditional Sport Of Pigeon Racing In The Rainham Area. They Will Use The Award To Buy New Electronic Clocks Which Will Enable Them To Provide New Clocks For New Members. 15 X Junior T3

This Group Aim To Provide Facilities And Recreational Activities For The Inhabitants Of Mardyke. They Want Funds To Organise A Childrens Street Party For To Celebrate The Queens Golden Jubilee. Children'S Entertainer X 2 (-ú560), Jugglers (-ú90), Decoration

Learning through Landscsapes

"The Award Will Be Used To Set Up A Range Of Extracurricular Sports Activities. Extra Curricular Sports Coaching: Netball (+¦200), Basketball (+¦200), Volleyball (+¦200), Hockey (+¦200), Girls Football (+¦200), Cricket (+¦200)"

Learning through Landscsapes

The group are an amateur theatre group, who educate their members and the audience through drama on social issues. The award will help fund the groups 21st anniversary production.

"This Group'S Aims Are To Teach Good Citizenship And Enable Young People To Develop Their Personal Qualities And Skills Through Various Programmes, Including The Duke Of Edinburgh Award. The Award Will Fund Basic Equipment Needed For Outward Bound Activit

This new group aims to develop the character of the village by improving the environment with new hedges, trees and flowers. The award will be used to develop a parish map with a help of a professional speaker who will help with the outlining of the map.

This group provides various social and welfare services such as recreation and leisure-time occupation for the youth in Havering. The award will be used to organise a fun-day with the aim of bringing the community together in the millennium.

This group promotes and encourages sailing and other water activities. The award will be used on receipt of the grant toward purchasing a new rescue boat and trailer. The award will fund a rescue boat including trailer.

This group provides play and early educational activities for under 4 year olds. They would use the award on receipt to purchase new play equipment. The award will pay for educational toys and equipment.

This group provides a community centre for groups of all ages and interests to meet and hold a range of activities. This award will extend the activities available at the community centre by providing short mat bowls equipment.

The project will establish and run a purpose-built youth and community centre. The grant, over three years, is for a salary and running costs.

Rainham Marshes Restoration Project

Accommodation For Rainham Organisers For Youth Activity Leaders