Women of Sheppey in WW1

This project aims to combine and deliver healthy living support to engage with a wide-range of isolated groups. The group will develop their community allotment programme, community chef project and their youth project by bringing them together to create social opportunities and emphasise community involvement throughout. The project will support a deprived community, where there is high unemployment and lack of skills which results in poor physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Sheerness Dockyard Church

The centre will purchase items including toys and furniture for a free cr?che facility at a new site where they will run a range of courses for families. This will remove the childcare barrier many parents face and provide an opportunity for families to participate in further learning opportunities.

The group will use the funding to deliver a training programme in catering and hospitality for offenders. This project aims to improve offenders' employability, and improve relationships between offenders and the public post-release.

Expanding the remit of the Swale Museums group to become Historic Swale

Creating a digital record of SheppeyÔÇÖs heritage

This organisation will use the funding to refurbish the church caf? which provides a programme of work and volunteering experience and life skills for adults with learning disabilities and health issues within the community. This will provide opportunities to gain new skills and improve their life chances through a network of support and mentoring, social activities, training and work experience in a community caf? environment.

Illuminati Aviatica

This organisation will use the funding to engage adults with learning disabilities in sports, recreation and other training activities to improve their skills, confidence and self esteem. The group will also raise awareness and provide wider support to those suffering with the effects of long term health conditions, such as strokes, to help them develop new or re-learn skills which they have lost due to the effects of their health condition.

The organisation will use the funding to purchase new IT equipment and upgrade their hardware and systems. This will enable the group to provide a more efficient, effective service.

The organisation will use the funding to establish a new baton twirling club for local children. This will provide activities for local children.

The funding will be used to purchase new play equipment for this centre for children and families. This will improve the facilities for a growing number of service users, and provide play and learning activities to help aid the development of young children.

The organisation will use the funding to refurbish the kitchen at its premises to install modern and hygienic equipment. This will enable the group to replace old kitchen equipment with facilities that can be used for cooking activities, life skills, and by local community groups and other guide troops.

This is a project to install play and exercise equipment within the school grounds. This will provide fun and challenging play facilities to aid the children?s social, emotional and physical development and for the wider community to access and enjoy.

This is a project by a charity in Kent. The organisation will use the funding to install a kitchenette at the back of their church. This will improve the health and safety of the church providing an urgently needed new meeting place for the benefit of residents and community groups to access and enjoy.

This is a project by a community interest company in Kent. The organisation will use the funding to create a training room to train volunteers in forklift truck operation, food hygiene and other areas relevant to their operation whereby they distribute su

This is a project by a community interest company in Kent. The organisation will use the funding to create a training room to train volunteers in forklift truck operation, food hygiene and other areas relevant to their operation whereby they distribute surplus food produce to charities and other organisations who can use food in their work. This will reduce the amount of landfill in local sites and enable people to receive relevant job skills training.

This is a project by a registered charity in Sheerness East, Kent. The organisation will use the funding to run an after school club and holiday activities for young people. This will enable beneficiaries to promote healthy living, improve self confidence

This is a project by a registered charity in Sheerness East, Kent. The organisation will use the funding to run an after school club and holiday activities for young people. This will enable beneficiaries to promote healthy living, improve self confidence, raise aspirations and self esteem whilst acting as a diversion from crime and anti-social behaviour.

Active Swale

This is a project by a registered charity in Sheppey. The organisation will use the funding to train people at the local sixth form to provide support when they deliver their holistic and supportive therapies for people with life altering illnesses, and t

This is a project by a registered charity in Sheppey. The organisation will use the funding to train people at the local sixth form to provide support when they deliver their holistic and supportive therapies for people with life altering illnesses, and to provide training for their therapists to maintain continuous professional development points and gain new ones in specialist therapies suitable for cancers, motor neurone, renal, stroke and other chronic/terminal illnesses including palliative care.

The group will use funding to deliver ICT classes for older members of the community. This will enable beneficiaries to develop their computer skills, provide them with access to service providers and social activities to help reduce their isolation.

Sheerness Dockyard Preservation Trust

Flora's War 1914-1918

This is a project by a registered charity in Sheerness, Kent. The organisation will use the funding to replace their current boiler, flooring and control panel for the entrance and to purchase umbrella shades to provide shade for the young people. This wi

Improved sailing fleet

This is a project by a company limited by guarantee in Minster, Kent. The organisation will use the funding to replace obsolete and unreliable equipment. This will enable the organisation to continue to deliver media training to volunteers thus improving

This is a project by a company limited by guarantee in Minster, Kent. The organisation will use the funding to replace obsolete and unreliable equipment. This will enable the organisation to continue to deliver media training to volunteers thus improving

This is a project by a charity in Kent. The organisation will use the funding to replace their halls old heating system and insulate the ceiling and walls. This will improve the safety of the hall and make it warmer for children and community groups inclu

New safety netting

Sheppey Leisure Centre Sports Hall Roof Repair

This is a project by a company limited by guarantee in Swale, Kent. The organisation will use the funding to purchase updated digital transmitters and radios for their community safety and protection service for the wider community. This will enable the o

This Kent charity will deliver work experience sessions and work skills training for unemployed members of the community who will buddy up with a member of the organisation volunteering for the project.

This is one of 30 communities across England receiving development funding through the Communities Living Sustainably programme to help jump start detailed planning for more sustainable living. They will work in partnership with local people, councils, sc

This is a project by an incorporated charity in Sheerness, Kent. The group will use funding to establish a cinema facility, which can also be used as a learning tool, benefiting the whole community. This will enable residents and school pupils to gain acc

This is a project by a voluntary community organisation in Kent. The group will use the funding to provide activities including yoga, line dancing, IT, quizzes, and arts to people living in isolated areas.

This charity in Kent will use funding to purchase new equipment to use in its new premises. The group moved premises to expand its services and need new equipment to meet the additional numbers of children that will attend the group.

This is a project by a community group in Swale, Kent. The group will use the funding to purchase equipment and offer taster sessions for a new range of activities. This will give the group the opportunity to offer more and new services to disabled benefi

This is a project by a registered charity in Kent. The group will use the funding to install disabled toilets and improve fire exits. This will allow the group to extend its services to new members and to meet health and safety standards.

The project will refurbish and extend the inside facilities at the Isle of Sheppey sailing club, improving access for disabled users and increasing the overall changing room capacity.

This is a project by a disability community group based in Kent. The group will use the funding to purchase new computer equipment to assist them in setting up a new website. The group will use 6 members of its current computer class to assist in this pro

See Sheppey - Old Man River

A Second World War veteran from Kent has been awarded a grant towards travel costs for a commemorative visit to Italy in May 2010. Funding has been provided for one Second World War veteran and one carer.

This group will use an award to develop the community centre in Minster-on-Sea for members, by creating disabled parking, installing an improved heating system and extending their storage facilities.

This swimming club will use an award to develop the level of coaching they provide, working towards the Amateur Swimming Association's club mark. They will also purchase new float lines for use during coaching sessions and host an open day to attract new

This radio station, based on the Isle of Sheppey, will use funding to develop their training programmes for volunteers and young people who wish to pursue a career in the media sector. They will buy portable radio equipment to provide training for local c

The project aims to increase access to Sheppey Little Theatre by installing a lift from ground level up to the auditorium. The lift will allow easier access for existing users and attract new users who in the past have been unable to attend performances d

This Girl Guide Division will use the award to replace a worn fence and install gates at its headquarters. This will make the premises safer and more accessible for Guide activities and for other groups that use the premises, such as a local playgroup.

This club will use their award to purchase digital imaging equipment which will allow club members and visiting clubs to participate in internal, local and regional competitions and exhibitions. The club will also display work to local community groups a

Church of All Saints

The group would use an award to extend their village hall facilities through the construction of a new mezzanine floor. This will markedly increase the number of people that the hall can accommodate.

Finger Puppets

This Parish Council will commission a Parish Plan which will provide a statement of how the community sees itself developing over the next few years. It will reflect views from all sections of the community and will identify a plan of action to achieve th

This group aims to promote community cohesion and engage the wider community in education. This project is to improve health and fitness through the creation of a vegetable garden, healthy cooking sessions, theatre classes and a fitness programme.

This community centre will offer more recreational facilities for young people, a computer room and training, together with an advice and support service. There are currently no community facilities in Minster, despite the parish having a population of 15

Sheppey 3Heritage Project

Sailing Barge CAMBRIA - Restoration/Preservation and Use

Council For Voluntary Service (Medway)

This Award Will Enable The Group To Set Up A Pilot Community Cinema In Sheppey. At Present The Nearest Cinema Is 30 Miles Away.

Flying Start:Located on the Isle of Sheepey, North KentThe Project is to create a national focal point on the Isle of Sheppey based on the original buildings that formed Britain's first home of aviation and which have, since 1947, formed part of Standford

This Parish Council Will Improve The Existing Facilities Of The Local Village Hall In Order To Benefit Its Users, Which Includes A Boxing Club. The Project Will Provide New Changing/Shower Facilities For Female Members, Upgrade The Men-+S Facilities, Secur

This School Aims To Provide A Four Day Course For 60 Children Who Are Regarded To Be Gifted And Talented. The Project Will Provide A Range Of Activities That Will Enhance Their Learning And Personal Development And Will Include Children From Both Urban An

This project entices Key Stage (KS) 3/4 boys away from computer games to rowing, martial arts and table tennis. KS3/4 girls will establish their own club offering walking, using Nordic fitness poles for a full body workout, along with cheerleading and Pil

Sea Sheppey 2006 "Working the Docks"

Pupils At This School Will Work With The Big Fish Band And The Theatre Trust For Extra Curricular Workshops, Rehearsals And Performances. Professionally Led Sessions In Drama, Dance, Percussion, Singing And Art Will Lead To An African Opera Which Will Be

Sheppey Big Fish Theatre Trust

This London-based Self Build agency will provide support to disadvantaged people in housing need to create nine new self build projects across the South West region.

The Freedom Centre provides day care services for disabled people. With help from a Lottery award it will be able to fit out the kitchen with stainless steel units and equipment that will comply with current health and hygiene requirements. This will me

With help from a Lottery grant Barton Hill Area Neighbourhood Watch Organisation will expand its existing service by buying additional signs and radios. The group will also buy a computer system so that it can offer advice and assistance via a website. Th

The project will provide a range of community services including youth work, support to young people with drug addiction, information and advice to families of disabled people, community cafe facilities, CAB services, capacity building for voluntary organ

Building upon the success of a festival to celebrate the battle of Trafalgar, this group will run workshops in Samba band, costume and lantern making, leading to a maritime themed Lantern Parade, with musical performances by participants.

With help from a Lottery grant this Guide unit will replace the windows in their head quarters. The original frames are rotten beyond repair and the new double glazed windows will provide the Guides, Brownies, Rangers, Beavers and the local playgroup who

Swale Safe Ltd aims to reduce crime in the three towns of Swale by linking all the retailers to CCTV and the police. Funding will allow the service to be extended to cover night time activity and reduce anti social behaviour and crime in the town centres.

SSAFA Forces Help have been awarded a grant to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2. They will have a parade and church service and an August tea party for veterans, widows and children with entertainment from the era and refreshments.

SeaSheppey2005 (linked to SeaBritain2005)

The Sheppey Matters group will use a grant to organise a programme of activities aimed at commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. The focal point of the project will be to bring together a broad cross-generational group who will use the Batt

This New Club Will Use A Lottery Grant To Bring Double Mini Trampoline Sessions To People In Swale For The First Time. The Money Will Be Used To Buy The Double Mini Tramp And Necessary Equipment And The Club Will Hold Sessions To Introduce People To The

Local Children From The Isle Of Sheppey Will Be Invited To Join A Week Long Summer Day School. The Children Will Attend Workshops Based Around The Local Heritage, Environment, Shoreline And Wildlife. The Workshops Will Be Run In Partnership With Local Gro

SeaSheppey 2005

Flying Kites Is A Support Group For Disabled Children And Their Families. It Offers A Range Of Activities Including A Toy Library, Craft Sessions And Outings. With A Lottery Award It Will Run A Series Of Themed Activity Lunches To Encourage The Children

This Group Will Organise A New Winter Street Lantern Parade. Lantern Making Workshops Will Be Held In A Number Of Venues Including Community Organisations And Schools. The Finale Will Be A Parade Through The Streets In December That Children, Local Trad

Music Workshop

A Lunchtime And After School Table Tennis Club Will Be Set Up For Children At The School. The Equipment Will Also Be Available For Loan To Other Community Groups Such As Youth Clubs, Cubs And Brownies.

The trust runs exhibitions and publishes books to promote and develop the history, culture and heritage of the Isle of Sheppey. As there is a large interested part of the community who are unable to see the exhibitions, the trust will record the informati

This project will give people on low incomes or who are unemployed, the opportunity to develop new skills with the aim of building their own homes. They will form self-organised groups who will approach local housing agencies to secure land on which the h

Long Reach Ski Club provides water sports which are accessible to the local community. The grant will provide a contribution towards the refurbishment of the toilet and changing facilities as well as the provision of a safe children-+s area.

This band provides instruments and musical tuition to members of the local community and entertainment at a range of community events. The project is to hold a series of community workshops to teach basic skills and encourage membership and increasing th

The Aim Of This Project Is To Tackle Drug And Alcohol Abuse Through Early Intervention, Raising Awareness Among Young People And Their Parents, And Support For Those At Risk. Through Outreach And Drop In Sessions, The Group Will Use Innovative Techniques

This Club Is Affiliated To The Amateur Boxing Association And It Provides Opportunities For People In The Sheerness Area To Participate In This Sport. The Club Will Purchase New Equipment To Comply With Aba Standards And Also To Enable More People To Par

This registered charity provides a day centre for people with physical disabilities, who attend for educational and vocational sessions to expand their capabilities and increase their confidence. The project is to purchase PC equipment and computer based

This Club Provides Opportunities In Rugby For People On The Isle Of Sheppey And Currently Runs Two Senior And One Veterans Team. It Will Provide Opportunities For Children To Enjoy Rugby Union By Establishing Teams At Under 8, 10, 12 And 15 And Also Intr

Tales of Beachfields Park( Phase 2)

This Club Is Affiliated To The British Canoe Union And Will Purchase Its Own Boats And Safety Equipment Further Developing Links With The Local Schools And Sea Cadets As Well As Providing Access To More People Keen To Participate.

The project will transform under utilised open space into a valuble green space for the enjoyment of the community and for the benefit of wildlife. The community will be involved thoughout in consultation and in pratical volunteer work sessions. The gre

This new group will purchase equipment and organise music workshops that will lead to regular performances at local events, particularly carnival processions.

Isle of Sheppey Community Play: Phase 2

TALES OF BEACHFIELDS PARK

The Trust's objects are to advance the public education in the history, culture and heritage of the Isle of Sheppey. The project is to hold an exhibition and a public illustrated lecture, accompanied by a booklet commemorating the Island's naval heritage.