Dear all,

Round 2 of the Democracy Fund is now open for applications. The fund is part of the council’s Empowering Communities Programme for Southwark, which makes it easier for residents to discuss and get involved with the issues that directly affect them.

We are encouraging applications from people who may want to apply for funding to hold a one-off meeting in their community. The funding can be used for things like venue hire, equipment hire, publicity and invitations and refreshments.

A total of £20,000 per year is available to be shared between groups across the borough who want to hold meetings or events on issues specific to their local neighbourhood.

During the first year of the fund, there are two application periods with £10,000 available in each round. The first round happened in October 2019 and a list of the successful projects (pdf format) can be found here:  https://www.southwark.gov.uk/assets/attach/11449/Democracy-Fund-1920-Round-1-Successful-Awards-Table.pdf

The closing date for the second round is Monday 3 February 2020.

To find out more information about the Democracy Fund, please visit: www.southwark.gov.uk/democracyfund

Please circulate the attached poster to your contacts and networks.

Regards

Fitzroy Lewis

Empowering Communities Programme Officer | South Area

Communities Division| Housing & Modernisation Department

160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH

Tel: 020 7525 3084 | Mobile: 07958 779 060

Email: Fitzroy.Lewis@southwark.gov.uk

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