News Release

Grants for youth projects in Maidstone

The Safer Maidstone Partnership has £19,000 to allocate to projects that promote a positive image of young people.

The partnership is a multi agency group, including Police and councils, working to reduce crime and disorder, to keep Maidstone safe.

  Maidstone council cabinet member for community services, John A Wilson, says the projects should be aimed at providing positive activities for young people to reduce the likelihood of antisocial behaviour.  “We are looking to fund projects such as the YMCA’s Hotspot Youth Outreach Project and the Charlton Athletic Community Football Programme, which we funded in previous rounds,” he said.

Grants up to £3,000 are available.  The deadline for applications is October 1 but there will be a further chance to apply for grants May 2011.

For further details and an application pack contact Maidstone Borough Council’s Community Development Team on 01622 602222 or email communitydevelopment@maidstone.gov.uk .  If you’d like to discuss a proposal call Julia Fraser on 01622 602796.

Date:

August 31, 2010

Ref:

RJA/100817