A plan aiming to change lives in a part of Merseyside with huge social challenges was given a big boost.
Cradle to Career, a project which strives to transform children’s life chances in North Birkenhead, Wirral, has launched a new £110,000 fund to support young people’s education, health, hobbies, job-hunting and more. The area ranks in the bottom 10% of the country for health, education, income, and in some areas, crime.
Speaking about the new scheme, Justine Molyneux, chair of Cradle to Career, said: “We want to fund creative pilot projects that bring local community organisations and services together to ensure more children and their families access the support they need. Partner organisations can apply for a joint grant of between £10,000 and £25,000 to work with the community to deliver a pilot project that will address local needs.
