I can think of no better way, effortlessly and with confidence, to support local good causes than through Norfolk Community Foundation.
Norfolk 100
The Norfolk 100 aims to bring together one hundred of Norfolk’s leaders and opinion formers, to collectively support the small, grassroots community organisations that work hard to improve the quality of life for people across the County.
We are asking those who care about Norfolk to commit to making a donation of £1,000 per annum for 3 years. Achieving 100 members will generate:
- £50,000 per annum to be used immediately for grants to support local needs
- £50,000 per annum to be invested, with the income to be used to make grants in perpetuity
- £25,000 per annum from the Gift Aid reclaimed from inland revenue to support the development of Norfolk Community Foundation
We ask those that wish to support the Norfolk 100 through their business or their CAF account to increase their donation to £1,250 per annum as we are unable to claim gift aid on business donations or CAF payments.
Members are regularly updated on the difference their donation is making to voluntary and community groups across Norfolk.
Who are the Norfolk 100? (Word doc.)
All grants enabled by the Norfolk 100 (Excel doc.)
June 2011 Grant Awards (Word doc.)
N100 Brochure
All grants enabled by the Norfolk 100 (Excel doc.)
June 2011 Grant Awards (Word doc.)
N100 Brochure
To become a member, or for more information, telephone 01603 623958
The Norfolk 100 Grant Award decisions are made at the quarterly CIC panel meetings along side the Love Norfolk Fund Grants.
Recently Funded Projects
June 2011
Boughton PCC identifies the need for community facilities in the village, finding a satisfactory and economical way of reordering the church to provide these facilities and organising small fundraising events. £5,000 was awarded to transform the church into a community space.
Emmaus Norwich is affiliated to the national organisation, Emmaus UK, but is also a locally managed independent charity. Their main activity is concerned with setting up an Emmaus Community. Once established, the Community will provide accommodation and work for up to twenty five people who were previously homeless. Residents of Emmaus Communities are known as Companions and when they join they agree to work full-time in their community's social enterprise, which is based on the core activity of recycling unwanted furniture and other donated household goods. Companions collect these items, refurbish them and resell them. This work helps residents regain their dignity and self-worth, improves their skills and increases confidence. Each Community aims to become self-sufficient within five years of opening. £4,000 was awarded for the purchase of a used Transit van with tail lift to enable the group to collect and deliver furniture and move towards self-sustainability.
Fulmerston Family & Community Project supports, enhances and enriches the lives of local children and their families in the Banham Cross Estate area, and generally improve quality of life for all local residents. £2,571.00 was awarded to add an extra session for the pre-school group. Due to massive demand recently and people on the waiting list unable to gain a place there is a need to create an additional session. Costs will be covered by parent fees but will need help with equipment etc.
Herring House Trust provides emergency accommodation and resettlement support to homeless adults in Great Yarmouth. £2,000 was awarded for the purchase of computers to equip the IT suite in a new training zone.
Kings Centre Community Initiative Norwich provides drop in services for homeless and vulnerable people (including a hot meal and laundry services); provide opportunities for clients to grow in skills and confidence to achieve their goals through volunteering and a theatre group. £2,500 was awarded towards running costs of the Sunday drop-in.
Long Stratton Day Centre provides day care facilities for older people in the Long Stratton area and surrounding villages. The group offers lunch clubs, arts and crafts, and music entertainers. £1,500 was awarded to cover the cost of coach hire for outings, purchase of a laptop and to replace crockery.
Mile Cross Play scheme provides activities in a safe environment for children to develop their self confidence, work as a team and develop social skills. £1,000 was awarded towards the costs of providing a summer school holiday scheme for children in the Mile Cross area of Norwich.
Norwich & Norfolk Community Arts (NORCA) aim to positively transform individuals, communities and the spaces they share through community based high quality arts and cultural engagement and participation. £1,500 was awarded to support the In Harmony community development programme.
Pilling Park Community Association manages the community centre with the aim to engage the local population offering a heart to the community, maintenance to the building and its grounds. £1,000 was awarded to engage local people in a detailed consultation to find out what they think of the area and how the community centre could play a role in their lives, distribute a questionnaire with freepost envelopes and to arrange events targeting specific groups.
URBAN Youth provides recreational activities for young people aged 13-19 in the Mile Cross area. £2,466 was awarded to support costs related to venue hire and activities.
West Norfolk Mencap to support and develop the social opportunities of people with a learning disability whilst also offering advice and support to families and carers. £3,000 was awarded to continue the befriender scheme offering one to one support and social events for those at risk of social isolation because of learning difficulties
Whissonsett Parish Council administers and organizes the running of Whissonsett parish for the wellbeing of the local community and surrounding area to ensure everyone can enjoy the village and amenities. £3,000 was awarded to replace the old and damaged children’s play equipment, purchase other new equipment and improve old, damaged fencing and gates surrounding play area.
