The organisation will use the funding to obtain professional capacity building support, equip their office and arrange community events. This will enable the organisation to build their capacity to offer activities to engage members of the community in activities that will bring about community cohesion.

The organisation will use the funding to install tiered seating in their main hall. This will improve the health and safety of the hall enabling children with special educational needs and disabilities, their families and wider community to enjoy social activities.

This is a continuation and development of existing work delivered by People and Drugs in Blyth, Northumberland. Working with marginalised and disadvantaged young people aged 11-25, the aim of the project is to provide them with educational and recreational activities, projects and positive interventions that divert them away from alcohol/substance misuse and anti-social activities.

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Blyth, Northumberland. The group will use the funding to deliver holiday play activities, and purchase outdoor equipment and cafe facilities including a large event tent, chairs, tables, parasols and heating lamps, cafe barriers, food heater and dishwasher. This will provide new outdoor facilities and activities to meet the demand from a wider number of community groups, making more use of the group?s cafe facilities helping them to be more sustainable.

This is a project by a company limited by guarantee in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to provide Community Development training for volunteers. This will provide beneficiaries with accredited awards, equipping them with the skills to develop community actions, and initiate and manage projects within hard to reach and disadvantaged communities.

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Blyth in Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to refurbish its premises by replacing old and damaged equipment including the heating system. This will enable the group to provide safe, modern and updated facilities for its youth provision, as well as accommodate a range of activities and increasing number of service users.

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to purchase new equipment for the kitchen and cafe of their community building. This will enable the organisation to operate safely and efficiently.

New Worlds

Cowpen Playing Fields

Saving lives through sport

Primary Spaces

The Commonwealth Chess Championship in 2014 will be hosting participants from the Commonwealth Chess Association at the end of June. The project will gather information and material from participants for an exhibition in Glasgow Museums and for it tour ar

The Commonwealth Chess Championship in 2014 will be hosting participants from the Commonwealth Chess Association at the end of June. The project will gather information and material from participants for an exhibition in Glasgow Museums and for it tour around other Chess events. The exhibition will explore the heritage of the game and its ties to Commonwealth nations.

Ability 2 Play Adults

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to purchase equipment for its newly formed craft group. This will enable the organisation to attract additional members and address issues of soc

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to purchase equipment for its newly formed craft group. This will enable the organisation to attract additional members and address issues of social isolation within the community.

Active Communities

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to outline the business case to establish a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. This will enable the organisation to uncover bes

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to outline the business case to establish a residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. This will enable the organisation to uncover best practice and explore the lowest cost options for referrals.

The Preservation of a timber light vessel

This is a project by a voluntary and community organisation in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to deliver a range of social activities to people affected by substance misuse including, arts and crafts, fishing, cinema and visi

This charity in Northumberland will use the funding to deliver positive parenting workshops for those with children between the age of 5 and 18. This will enable beneficiaries to receive group and one to one support to help them develop their parenting sk

This charity in Northumberland will use the funding to deliver positive parenting workshops for those with children between the age of 5 and 18. This will enable beneficiaries to receive group and one to one support to help them develop their parenting skills.

Cowpen Playing Fields

New rugby pitch and improved cricket provision

This is a project by a special school in Blyth. The organisation will use funding to purchase personal development training packs for parents to develop confidence, self esteem and raise aspirations. This will increase parent's motivation, and expectation

An innovative exploration of Blyth's ship building and Antarctic heritage from the 1800s

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to pay for professional training and equip the organisation with additional IT equipment. This will enable the organisation to improve their work

This is a project by a registered charity in Blyth. The organisation will use the funding to introduce a comprehensive local news service through digital recordings of local newspapers distributed throughout the local community to local blind and partial

This existing project will continue and expand its provision to provide community based informal learning opportunities that develop confidence, improve education levels, life skills and employability prospects with progression routes into learning, train

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Blyth. The organisation will use the funding to deliver, in partnership with a local advice centre, 15 weekly creative art sessions and 5 community exhibitions which incorporates support services signposting

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to pay for professional training and equip the organisation with additional IT equipment. This will enable the organisation to improve their work

This is a project by a parochial church council in Blyth. The organisation will use the funding to repair the East facing side of the hall. This will improve the health and safety of the building for community groups to continue enjoying the amenities of

This is a project by a charity in Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to undertake roof repairs on the community centre roof. This will stop the roof leaking, minimise disruption for the groups using the community centre and ensure the r

This is a project by a community organisation in Blyth, Northumberland. The group will use funding to furnish their newly extended community pavilion, to include a baby changing unit, partition and tables. This will enable the group to provide further act

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to open a parent and toddler group in the centre of their community. This will enable Parents and carers of pre-school children to meet and share

The aim of this existing project is to continue to provide specialist services for families and carers of substance misusers in South East Northumberland and to extend the provision to rural West and North Northumberland. It will improve the emotional, ph

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to update its IT system to make daily work and training programmes more efficient. This will enable the group to work effectively and deliver appropriate

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Blyth, Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to furnish additional interview space in a satellite office in Cramlington. This will expand the capacity of the organisation to provide advice.

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Blyth. The organisation will use the funding to provide social activities to older people in the local area. This will enable vulnerable people to participate in activities to reduce isolation, encourage

Cowpen Playing Fields

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to run a series of bite-sized workshops for local volunteers and community groups in subjects such as applying for funding, delivering services and devel

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to deliver cooking lessons to females in the area. This will enable participants to take part in a socially cohesive community activity whilst learning h

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to purchase a Wii, multimedia equipment and outings for older and disabled residents of a sheltered housing scheme. This will encourage residents to soc

This is a new project that provides opportunities for people with a learning disability, living in Northumberland, to take part in theatre and creative workshops enabling them to address negative perceptions and play a fuller role in their community.

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Northumberland. The organisation will use the funding to open their youth club on a Saturday and provide weekend excursions for local young people.

This is a project by a voluntary organisation in Newcastle upon Tyne. The organisation will use the funding to engage youths in a Friday night project which will include a range of activities including rock climbing and orienteering, aimed at challenging

Knowing Me Knowing You

This is a project by a community organisation in Northumberland. The group will use funding to refurbish its church hall, including the upgrading of the heating system, for the benefit of the whole community. This will enable community activities and even

This voluntary organisation in Northumberland will use the funding to provide social activities with residents in the area including arts and crafts activities, day trips and gardening activities. This will enable isolated members to come together, try o

Decks, Plugs & Rock n Roll

Bradford Kaims Wetland Heritage Research Project

This school in Blyth will use funding to provide family fun day events and to improve the outdoor play area for the benefit of the school, families and pupils. This will enable the school to engage with parents and improve outside play facilities with a g

This voluntary organisation in Northumberland will use funding to purchase recreational equipment for the benefit of older and disabled people living in assisted accommodation. This will reduce social isolation and provide opportunities for residents to p

Blyth's Ship Building Heritage

This is a project by a community group in Blyth. The group will use the funding to provide English language workshops for Polish people. This will break down the barriers between English and Polish communities and develop skills that will improve employab

This voluntary group in Blyth will use funding to restore a disused allotment site. This will provide healthy eating opportunities for the community.

This school in Blyth will use funding to run a range of family learning activities. This will increase the parents' participation in their child's education.

Feasibility Study for new Building

Project Phoenix

This project will expand the services of Blyth Valley Citizen Advice Bureau by opening an additional centre in the heart of Blyth, in Northumberland. It will recruit a new bank of volunteers to increase the capacity of its current services. BVCAB currentl

This community group will use funding to equip an adult learning suite and run a series of IT training sessions and social activities for older residents in the local area. This will provide older people with a range of activities to help improve their me

The project will create and provide a gardening maintenance service for people who cannot manage their own gardens or afford to do so. A qualified staff member will train people with disabilities and mental health problems to give them recognised qualific

This friends of group supports and raises funds for Croftway First School in Blyth. They will use an award to provide courses for parents designed to build self esteem and equip parents with the skills and confidence to support their children in school an

This community centre will use funding to purchase new computers, printers and software for their computer suite to give members the chance to get used to new technology, especially if they wish to find employment or participate in computer training.

One Second World War veteran from Blyth has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Malta in August 2010. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran and one carer.

From coal to cod - a proud history of a proud people

Community and Voluntary Action Blyth Valley will use funding to deliver a training programme specifically targeted to meet the needs of local voluntary organisations. The training will include Child Protection, Health and Safety, and Effective Fundraising

A Second World War veteran from Northumberland has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Malta in September of this year. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran and one carer.

This project, based in Blyth provides a multi purpose resource, training and community facility for the residents of Cowpen Quay and the Croft wards of Blyth Valley in Northumberland. It will stimulate economic activity by promoting lifelong learning and

One Second World War veteran from Northumberland has been awarded a grant towards travel cost for a commemorative visit to Changi in September of this year. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran and one carer.

This new group was set up to provide social, recreational and educational activities for the residents of Alwinton Court, an area of sheltered accommodation in Blyth. An award will be used to provide a range of activities which will include a luncheon clu

This group in Northumberland brings together ex-service personnel from the Armed Forces and their families. They will use an award for members to visit the WW2 battlefields and cemeteries in Northern Europe. Upon their return, participants will share thei

Professional development

This new playgroup will use funding to operate on a permanent basis. Activities for pre-school children will develop motor skills and encourage creative messy play, singing and movement to music. Also, visits to the group will be arranged, from local poli

This highland dance group based will use an award to purchase a new range of costumes and musical instruments. The new costumes will allow all members to take part in performances and along with the new musical equipment the group will be able to perform

Recharging Blyth Battery

This football club will use funding to expand their club by developing an over 40s team who will train once a week.

This photography group, along with photographers from two other groups, will run a combined project for one year. Activities will include a residential photographic weekend in Cumbria and photography courses for members of the local community, where photo

This residents association will use funding to purchase equipment and resources to enhance its regular meetings. Items will include laptops for keeping financial records and minutes and chairs to accommodate all members. A step stool will also be purchase

This group would use an award to update their data recording equipment and purchase a new timing system. The new equipment will ensure that all members can participate and compete equally.

This group provides guidance, support and advice to people affected by dementing diseases, both sufferers and their families. They will use the award to establish a cafe-style venue in Blyth providing a range of services and activities for users.

This pigeon club would use an award to purchase a Unikon Champ system to enable its members to compete on an equal bias regardless of limitations of age or disability. It is hoped that the introduction to IT within the sport will lead to an increase in me

This angling club will improve access to their freshwater pond by building two ramps, eight fishing platforms and creating a safe pathway. The new facilities will allow more people to take part, especially the group's disabled members.

This radio club will purchase portable radio equipment, which will enable them to take their equipment into the community and promote their activities at various locations and events.

This organisation produce an audible newspaper for people who are blind or visually impaired. They will modernise their equipment so they can continue producing tape recordings of news and information for their users.

Blyth Valley Borough Council's play portfolio will reduce isolation by increasing access to play and widening the range of play activities available to children and young people. The portfolio will benefit 28,000 children currently experiencing barriers t

This project aims to create a vibrant, strong, innovative and self sustaining VCS in Blyth Valley. This will be achieved by building the skills, knowledge and capacity of organisations in a number of areas including finance, governance, fundraising and vo

This football club will purchase new high-quality training equipment, which will enable existing players to develop and also allow the club to recruit more players from the community and start a second team.

This rugby club will organise tag rugby sessions at five local schools that will culminate in a Festival of Tag Rugby.

Blyth Town Centre Conservation Area Heritage-led Regeneration

Celebration of a Miner

This organisation will provide IT sessions incorporating hip-hop music for young people. As well as developing computer skills, children will also learn about team work, respect and personal development.

The group will organise activities and trips for teenage parents, carers and children to places of local interest. The group will also publicise and promote the group to others.

This new project is to start a user-led theatre arts group, made up of adults with learning disabilities, which will deliver an anti-bullying message to young people in schools in Blyth. The project will consist of 20 weekly sessions for those taking part

This group provides and maintains a campsite for members of the Scout Association and other youth organisations. This project will be to improve the toilet facilities.

This Cubs and Beavers group will purchase new camping and climbing equipment. The current camping equipment is worn and old and the introduction of climbing as a new activity will increase group membership. This equipment will be used at the centenary f

This group train, race, show and improve racing pigeons. This project is to provide electronic timing systems to enable members who find it difficult to handle the birds the chance to participate. The new system will clock the times of the birds without t

Residents of Blyth, Northumberland, will develop skills and realise their potential by participating in a range of activities and services at the Isabella Centre. Services such as work skills training courses and volunteering opportunities will be deliver

This group want to install electricity and water supply to the bowling green and club house.