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Craven Dragons Den 2012

Now receiving applications. We have £2000 available to help set up projects which benefit young people.

We Need You

Do you have an idea for a community project which will improve the community we live in and benefit young people?

Community groups in Craven are invited to bid for funding at a Dragon's Den style event which will be held on the 5 March 2012 at the Council Offices, Skipton.

The event run by Craven District Council will mirror the BBC 2 'smash hit' show. Five 'dragons' will be giving out £2000 of funding to local projects which will benefit young people and improve the local community.

Funding to support the project has been awarded by Craven District Council (£750), Yorkshire Housing (£250), Craven Community Safety Partnership (£500) and North Yorkshire County Council (£500). The projects should either; improve the local community, tackle anti-social behaviour and crime or encourage young people to take a positive role in their community.

Successful applicants will be invited to pitch their ideas for projects to the Dragons on the 5th March 2012. The 'Dragons' include Councillor John Roberts and Councillor Linda Brockbank from Craven District Council, Councillor Shelagh Marshall from Craven Community Safety Partnership, two representatives from Craven Youth Council and Sue Duncan from Yorkshire Housing.

The event last year was very successful and the four winners selected by the Dragons included

  • Settle Boxing Club received £480 for their 'First Fitness' initiative'.
  • Skipton Martial Arts and Fitness received £500 for it's 'Street Safe' project.
  • Broughton Road Craft Group received £200 for an 8 week craft course.
  • Craven Youth Council received £470 to run an 'Allot 'a veg' project at Aireville School

How do I apply?  

If you have an idea and would like to apply to the Dragons, download and complete an application form from this page will give your more information about the event. Application forms are also available from libraries across the district, Skipton Youth Centre and from the Council offices, Belle Vue Square, Broughton Road, Skipton. All completed applications should be submitted by 5pm 24 February 2012 to feedback@cravendc.gov.uk alternatively post your application to:

Policy Development Officer   

Council Offices

1 Belle Vue Square 

Broughton Road 

Skipton 

North Yorkshire

BD23 1FJ