Get Some Help
There are lots of things you can do to improve your streets without spending very much money at all - writing to the council or local paper, inviting the MP or councillors to see the problems, putting up posters around the school.
However, sometimes it would be useful to have a bit of cash for a specific project - perhaps you want to make a video about the street, or you want to hold an event.
Youth Fund: If you are between 13 and 19, and want to improve your neighbourhood, then the Youth Opportunity Fund and Youth Capital Fund could be for you. There's £173m available over the next three years to create better activities for teenagers in England - visit the website to find out more.
Ward Councillor Funds: Some local authorities award each councillor a small sum of money to be spent in their area each year. Not every council offers these funds, but it is always worth asking your local councillor if they have such a find, and whether they would accept an application. You can find your local councillor at www.writetothem.com.
However, sometimes it would be useful to have a bit of cash for a specific project - perhaps you want to make a video about the street, or you want to hold an event.
Youth Fund: If you are between 13 and 19, and want to improve your neighbourhood, then the Youth Opportunity Fund and Youth Capital Fund could be for you. There's £173m available over the next three years to create better activities for teenagers in England - visit the website to find out more.
Ward Councillor Funds: Some local authorities award each councillor a small sum of money to be spent in their area each year. Not every council offers these funds, but it is always worth asking your local councillor if they have such a find, and whether they would accept an application. You can find your local councillor at www.writetothem.com.
