Introduction to Fair Share
Nearly 6 years ago, the Fair Share Trust was born. We help local communities to make a difference, by putting regeneration into their hands. Our network of 28 local delivery partners work with communities to help us change lives for the better in 80 neighbourhoods across the UK. Local partners have also matched this with another £14,538,853 for the FST neighbourhoods!
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To date, across the UK, we have given:
£29,440,188
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Latest news
Gym Booster for community
Published on Thu 29 January 2009
£100k Fair Share Trust grant for community gym in Kimberworth Park, Rotherham.
- Big Lottery Fund Chief Executive notes FST as potential model for future funding programmes
Published on Thu 06 November 2008
- FST focus on partnership working noted in new start magazine article
Published on Thu 06 November 2008
- Awards for All: Lottery’s small grants scheme set for change
Published on Thu 06 November 2008
Regional case studies
England
Blyth Valley, Tyne & Wear & Northumberland
£587,450 funding for the development of a Community Development Team within Community Voluntary Action Blyth Valley specifically for the Seaton Valley area. To build the capacity of the community groups in the area, encourage volunteering, help set up new groups and to help raise funds for community projects.
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Scotland
Toryglen Community Gardens Project, Glasgow
The project aims to involve as many local people as possible in creating positive and lasting improvements around Toryglen. It often links up with schools and children’s groups to work on eco projects, and it helps to look after eight hectares of woodland by improving biodiversity and maintaining footpaths.
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Blaenau Gwent
Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) for the Community Apprenticeship Trainees (CATS) project
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Limavady Phase 1
Although this project has been successfully concluded it has been selected as a case study to show the remarkable achievement of Ageing Well Roe Valley in coordinating the delivery of a set of programmes by 5 different organisations in the ward.
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