The Coventry University and Coventry 4 Good Grant aims to support voluntary and community organisations to develop projects and activities that encourage and improve social relations, involve volunteers and take place in areas near to Coventry University where there is a high student population. The Fund offers the opportunity for organisations to test out new and innovative ideas whilst being supported by Coventry University staff and/or students.
Round 2 of the Coventry University and Coventry 4 Good Community Grant focused on supporting organisations delivering:
a) Activities that promote intergenerational collaboration.
b) Activities that are focused on increasing skills and employability.
c) Activities that link with FABLAB Coventry
Four organisations have been awarded funding:
The Highlife Centre - Youth Vision Project which aims to increase young people’s chances of having ‘better futures’ through developing employability and enterprise skills.
Allsorts Coventry CIC – Memory Lane project will use creative arts to create memories in many forms such as scrap books, mixed media pictures and audio clips. The whole community will be encouraged to work with professional artists who will support and guide them to develop their ideas.
Positive Images Festival and Godiva Trust – Positive Intergenerational Storytelling & Back to the Future capturing 1000 years project will develop partnerships to encourage and support children and families to develop and sustain their reading and improve their literacy through the medium of storytelling.
Radio Plus - News Days project will supplement the Routes to Employment project, adding a unique dimension by giving the young people involved an opportunity to broaden their understanding of media by collecting and processing local news.
