GREEN SKILLS PROGRAMME
THE NORTHERN NETWORK GREEN SKILLS PROGRAMME
The Northern Network is looking for ideas on how to support training, learning and development at Green Hubs across the North of England.
ABOUT THE FUND
Groups or projects can tell us how they would benefit from spending up to £500 on training for their staff, volunteers or participants to improve the outcomes of their work. We can invest this in:
- Practical skills training (such as attendance on a first aid training day, a master composter session, or a hedgelaying course, etc)
- Business Skills (such as fundraising, a business management course etc)
- Bespoke training courses or a 'train the trainer' day
- Staff time or volunteer expenses to attend a training course
- Equipment related to training (such as a composter to use after a compost training day)
The funding must be spent, and training completed, by 29th March 2024.
WHO CAN APPLy
To apply, your group must be a member of the Northern Network and at least one of the following:
- A registered charity
- A community interest charity
- A constituted community group (such as a ‘friends of…’ group) with at least 3 members on board
- A non-profit organisation
We are unable to accept applications from:
- Individuals
- Groups that are not members of the Northern Network (FREE to join here)
- Groups that are already in receipt of Northern Network funding
- A profit-making company
HOW TO APPLY
The programme is now closed.
Successful applicants will be notified on Tuesday 7th November.
