Grants awarded from V&V funds during 2020/21 to local, small charities and not for profit organisations
We have been able to support many projects with extra funding during 2020/21. See the list of projects and the type of support provided.
Listening Projects
In 2020, youth leaders across Southend, Essex and Thurrock engaged with more than 600 young people on the violence and vulnerability themes for 2020. The feedback from young people was exceptional and helped the violence and vulnerability unit to prioritise issues that young people felt were important.
Home Office Vulnerable Children’s Charity Fund
Back in August 2020 Essex was awarded £98,101 from the Home Office Vulnerable Children’s Charity Fund. The VVU invited groups to apply for funding to continue their support for vulnerable young people at risk of violence, during the Covid-19 Pandemic. For example, by adapting support services if necessary, by using remote working and technology. 14 groups were awarded funds, read about some of their work.
Supporting the community through radio
The VVU has supported Gateway978 community radio to reach out to and work with more young people during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
‘Youth Voices’ on gangs and knife crime
Between December 2019 and March 2020 the VVU worked with youth groups and young people to understand their thoughts and feelings on gangs and knife crime.
