Grants for re-opening Essex children’s & youth clubs

Posted on: February 8, 2021

Grassroots children’s/ youth clubs in Essex (not including Southend & Thurrock) have been closed due to the pandemic, and many are hoping to re-open soon.

We have some support designed specifically to help re-mobilise these clubs-

1.) A grant of up to £500 to help with club reopening costs related to Covid-19 (Open Now! Until February 22^nd 2021)

2.) Telephone support, guidance/ risk assessment advice that you might need to help (Available from the start of Feb- end of March)

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1.) Grant for remobilising grassroots children’s & youth clubs in Essex

This grant is designed to support small, local not for profit voluntary children’s and youth groups/clubs only.

The grant can cover Covid-19 associated costs with the reopening of these groups/ clubs. (applications open from 13/01/2021-22/02/2021)

What can these costs include?

Covid-19 related hygiene costs (e.g. Hand sanitizer, soap, face masks, gloves, increased venue cleaning or equipment costs.)
Covid-19 related Infrastructure costs (e.g. Plexiglass screens, wall mounted dispensers, signage, increased venue hire costs

to comply with social distancing.)

Covid-19 related volunteer training costs
Subs money covered for one term (up to £40 per child/ young person) for families struggling to pay subscription fees to

Voluntary, not for profit children’s or youth clubs who are affiliated to a national or Essex based governing body.

Who can apply?

Small, local grassroots and not for profit children’s and youth clubs who do not have support of this kind available through local or national affiliated bodies. This might be-

Community based and not-for-profit youth or children’s clubs, uniformed organisations, sports or physical activity groups, musical theatre groups and many more!

Use the attached application form and email it to officeadmin@ecvys.org.uk OR have a look at our website and apply online www.ecvys.org.uk/funding-news

Contact Rachel Brett for more information Email: rachel@ecvys.org.uk Phone: 01371 404273

2.) Telephone support & guidance for all grassroots children’s & youth clubs in

Essex to help them re-open-

Covid safe guidance and reassurance for re-opening including- ppe, social distancing and becoming a Covid-safe venue
Specific risk assessment guidance for Covid safe youth work in each individual setting
General risk assessment and safe practice guidance going forward
Specific advice on activities and adapting them to meet current regulations safely
Help with other venue queries
Advice regards to staffing and how to remain safe whilst still maintaining a service