vcashpoint Re-opens for Applications from Young Volunteers
v, the independent charity set up to encourage young people to volunteer, has announced that the next funding round of its vcashpoint scheme is now open for applications. Working in partnership with the HSBC bank, vcashpoint is a £1 million initiative that will provide grants of up to £2,500 to young people to set up their own volunteering projects within their community. The type of activities that could be supported could include:
- Running activities for children
- Transforming a community space
- Supporting victims of bullying
- Running workshops for young people
- Setting up a local campaign
- Clearing up a beach
- Running music art or sports events for disadvantaged people
- Organising a festival to bring different cultures or communities together, etc.
The next application deadline is 12 noon on 25 January 2010.
