Key criteria
We invite projects and initiatives that align with one or more of the following criteria. All projects and initiatives must also have connections and relationships within communities at the centre of their activities.
Empowering young people
Residents feel strongly about young people being able to access opportunities that channel their energy, skills and passions. It is an important part of young people’s development, self-esteem and future potential.
If your project strives to empower and motivate young people to lead, learn, organise, create or be active, then this area is for you! We particularly encourage young people themselves to submit applications for this criterion.
Enabling all adults to progress
Opportunities to train/retrain, be creative, learn and grow, should not be limited once you stop being a young person. Residents want to be able to boost their own progression for personal and/or professional life.
If your project strives to enable and empower adults of all ages, identities, abilities and backgrounds to explore or expand their creativity, skills or personal development, then submit an application now!
Building connections between people
Our residents really want to connect more with others both inside and outside of their communities. Some feel isolated, especially those who are elderly, those living with mental health issues, those who have experienced homelessness, and those facing other inequalities.
Socialising and creating networks among and across different ages groups, cultures and backgrounds is seen as important to good community health and wellbeing.
If your project is all about making people and communities feel more connected with one another, then this criterion is for you!
Making places safe, sustainable, and welcoming
Feeling safe and happy in our local environment is important to a good quality of day-to-day living. We know from residents that feeling safe and happy locally is dependent on a range of factors including (but not limited to) how well community members know each other, the levels of anti-social behaviour taking place locally, greenery, and street cleanliness.
If your project aims to make a difference by helping local areas feel like safe, environmentally friendly, and/or welcoming places to live and be, then we want to hear from you!