Timebank is a scheme that encourages local residents to use their spare time to benefit other people in an area with high levels of social isolation and exclusion. Funding will be used to pay for a sessional worker whose time will be used to work with the volunteers to develop a drop and swap exchange, toy library for children and families, a reminiscence library for older members with memory difficulties and to help members become ready for a job club and the ?eat well, spend less? food bank initiative.

Enthusing teenagers and young adults in West Wight

The Pier's Tale

The Pier's Tale

The funding will be used to set up a timebank scheme in an area with high levels of social isolation. The timebank will encourage local residents to volunteer their spare time to benefit other people, helping to build a stronger community. For example volunteers may share skills, help out with chores or provide companionship to vulnerable people.

Project Reach: Increase adult and extend youth participation

This is a project by a community group in Shalfleet, Isle of Wight. The group will use funding to produce a parish plan. This will enable the community to demonstrate to the Island Council the changes and improvements they would like to see in the area.

A Second World War veteran from the Isle of Wight has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to India. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran and one carer.

A Second World War veteran from Yarmouth has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Holland in October 2010. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran and one spouse.

This is a project by a community centre in Wellow, Isle of Wight. The group will use the funding to make renovation to this vital community building. This will ensure increased usage throughout the year especially the winter months, enabling the community

This group provides activities for children in the local area who are deaf or hard of hearing. They will use funding to develop a support group and run a variety of arts and crafts activities. One volunteer will also be trained to pass their C1/D1 driving

This new group will use a grant to develop an action plan which will involve the local community in influencing change and shaping the future of local life. The plan will be developed through surveys, meetings, open events and working groups.

This parish council will use an award to provide sports facilities for free public use. This will include a mini soccer goal and a basketball target area on a grassed area. This will enable the young people of Newbridge and surrounding villages to develop

Not The End of the Pier: Saving the Longest Wooden Pier in Britain

This Parish Council will use an award to engage the local people in preparing a village design statement. They will hold meetings and discussions and encourage the community to submit drawings and photographs to contribute to the draft, which enable the

This group provides extreme sports for young people. It will pilot a project to increase participation and run out of school taster sessions.

This project is to distribute a medical CD and literature to GPs, Opticians and Dentists with information about Myasthenia Gravis in order to raise awareness.

With Help From A Lottery Grant Shalfleet Parish Council Will Provide A Playground For The Children Of The Parish. The New Playground Will Provide A Safe Place For Local Children To Take Part In Creative Play.

The Red Squirrel Trust Aims To Increase Awareness Of The Red Squirrel, Their Habitat And The Flora And Fauna That They Share It With. With A Lottery Award This New Trust Will Produce A Newsletter Aimed At Encouraging Children To Learn About The Species.

Celebration of Yarmouth History

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

A Second World War Veteran from Yarmouth has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to USA in May of this year. Funding has also been provided for a spouse and a carer to travel with the Veteran.

This project will improve the facilities within the local Literary Institute and the village for the wider community and local wildlife. The Green will be improved by the creation of a wildflower meadow, butterfly area, improved seating and windbreaks. B

The Association Will Run An After School Carnival Club For Up To 20 Pupils And Their Families. It Will Work In Conjunction With Yarmouth Primary School And Abbeyfield Home For The Elderly To Create An Entry Of Around 75 Costumed Participants For Yarmouth

Members Will Be Taken On A Trip To The Weald And Downland Open Air Museum. This Will Provide A Social Activity Which Will Stimulate Ideas, Encourage Discussion And Sharing Of Personal Experiences.

The group will develop school grounds including a coastal garden which will reflect and harmonise with the character of the area and be attractive for residents and members of the community.

This Registered Charity Was Established In 1893 To Provide A Village Hall For The Benefit Of The Community. This Project Focuses Upon Providing The Hall With New Tables And Chairs As The Current Facilities Are In A Poor Condition.

Improvement of clubhouse & sailing facilities

This Trust Promotes And Maintains Public Education In And Appreciation Of Jazz Music. The Project Is To Hold A Series Of Musical Workshops To Attract New Young Female Singers And With The Backing Of Professional Singers Take Part In A Public Performance.

This Parish Council Works In Partnership With Local Groups To Undertake A Range Of Community Projects. This Project Is To Produce A 'Village History Book' That Will Be Distributed To Local People.

This New Association Is Going To Record The History Of Jazz In The Community And Its Relationship To The Wider History Of Jazz In The Uk. They Will Visit Local Musicians To Record Reminiscences, Recollections And Samples And Obtain Photographs And Produce

The project is to replace some of the roof of the hall and repair the rest of the roof. Also to strengthen exterior walls.The grant, over one year, will pay for refurbishment costs and professional fees.

This group provides encouragement for deaf children between 3 years and 18 years old to develop good socialising skills, improve their speech and language ability and to increase their confidence and self esteem. This award is for a contribution towards t

This group provides encouragement for deaf children between 3years and 18 years old to develop good socialising skills, improve their speech and language ability and to increase their confidence and self esteem. They are purchasing a trailer tent to take

This group provides education and care for 2 to 5-year olds. The group are moving to a new premises and require new storage facilities and outdoor play equipment. The group aims to provide computer equipment for use by the children. Play equipment, storag

This group acts as trustees for a millennium village green. The grant will pay for a jogging/fitness circuit with all weather surface round the green. This will also improve access for wheelchair and pushchair users.

Install an inboard engine to a previously purchased hull