Positive Activities For Young People Fund 2013/14 (PAYP fund)

The Positive Activity For Young People Fund 2013/2014 is officially open for applications.

There have been a few minor changes, so please make sure you read the guidance notes carefully. Application form and guidance can be found here.

What is the PAYP fund? The PAYP fund looks to support school holiday activities and projects that encourage the engagement of children and young people, aged 8-19 years, who are at risk of offending, social exclusion or have been identified as being at risk of engaging in negative outcomes.

Although the fund can support universal activities and services, successful applications will need to demonstrate a targeted approach, taking into consideration the key objectives listed below. Activities or projects should look to encompass the positive activity definition which includes art & cultural, sports, leisure, play and informal education projects activities.

PAYP fund objectives:

·         Reduce the risk of offending

·         Reduce crime, anti social behaviour and offending

·         Support young people back into education, training or employment

·         Support young people who are in transition from primary to secondary school who are at risk of offending

·         Break down prejudice

·         Increase confidence, self esteem and respect

·         Improve community cohesion

·         Provide opportunities for children and young people to practice and develop life skills

·         Improve partnership working with Local Police, Schools and Voyage Learning Centre’s

·         Address issues such as social exclusion and isolation (substance misuse, social skills, emotional literacy)

The total allocation of the PAYP funding in North Somerset for 2013/14 is £24,000.

Any questions about the application process should be directed to positive.activities@n-somerset.gov.uk or contact me on 01275 882 922.

Thanks

Heather