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From: nccinfo@sheffield.gov.uk
To: dave.mortimer@mensaid.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 4:19 PM
Subject: Your request for information
Dear Mr Mortimer,
Thank you for
your request for information about help and support group funding.
Information on the groups and organisations that we provide help,
support and funding for can be found on our website on our Neighbourhood
Renewal and Partnership Service pages, specifically at the following
address: http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/neighbourhood-renewal-and-partnership/voluntary-sector-liaison-team
Haven
House Project
Charitable limited
company founded in 1975 and based in its own premises. Managed by
committee of 7. Provides emergency safe accomodation for women and
children leaving situations of domestic violence. Services include
advice on benefits, housing and legal rights, emotional support, resettlement
and outreach, support for children and young people, in-house activities
for women and an outreach drop-in service.
Awarded
A Revenue Grant
of £14,280 for the period 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007
to pay for a contribution towards a half time post providing structured
therapeutic work with children.
Parson
Cross Domestic Abuse Project
Charitable limited
company founded in 1994 and based in Council owned premises. Managed
by a committee of 8. Operates a women only support service for women
and children living in the North and North West of Sheffield, who
have experienced domestic abuse. Services include practical and emotiional
support, therapy and self help activities.
Awarded
A Revenue Grant
of £39,602 for the period 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007
to pay for a full time project co-ordinator and a contribution towards
running costs.
Sheaf
Domestic Abuse Project
Charitable limited
company founded in 1996 and based in premises rented from the Council
in the Park and Heeley Action Area. Managed by a Committee of 9. Provides
emotional and practical support for women experiencing domestic violence,
runs groups, provides talks and a reference library.
Awarded
A Revenue Grant
of £38,036 for the period 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007
to pay for a full time project co-ordinator and a contribution towards
running costs.
Note: The second
six months of this grant will be paid only after a review of the organisation’s
progress towards meeting its grant conditions.
Sheffield
Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Service
Registered charity
founded in 1980 based in its own premises. Managed by a Committee
of 6. Provides a citywide counselling service for self-referred women
who have experienced sexual abuse.
Awarded
A Revenue Grant
of £56,330 for the period 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007
to pay for three part time counsellors, a part time administrator
and a contribution to running costs.
Sheffield
Women`s Aid
Registered charity,
affiliated to national organisation, founded in 1974 and based in
premises rented from the Council. Managed by a Committee of 5. Provides
emergency safe accommodation at two locations for women and children
leaving situations of domestic violence. Also provides aftercare and
resettlement support and an outreach service for non-resident women
living in violent situations.
Awarded
A Revenue Grant
of £14,280 for the period 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007
to pay for a contribution towards a half time post providing structured
therapeutic work with children.
South
East Sheffield Domestic Abuse Project
Registered charity
established in 1997 and based in Council owned premises. Managed by
a Committee of 14. Provides emotional and practical support for women
experiencing domestic violence. Also runs an Open College Network
accredited volunteer training programme and awareness training for
other agencies.
Awarded
A Revenue Grant
of £39,608 for the period 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007
to pay for a full time co-ordinator and a contribution towards running
costs.
Young
Women`s Housing Project
Registered charity
founded in 1983 and based in Council owned premises. Managed by a
Committee of 6. Offers safe accommodation and support to 16-25 year
old women survivors of sexual abuse or violence. Provides a support
service including life skills training to enable residents to move
towards independent living. Offers outreach and continuing support
to former residents.
Awarded
A Revenue Grant
of £41,114 for the period 1st April 2006 to 31st March 2007
to pay for a full time project co-ordinator and a contribution towards
therapeutic services.
Yours sincerely,
Ally Mogg
Assistant Information Officer
Strategy & Information
Neighbourhoods & Community Care
Sheffield City Council
PO Box 1918 - Sheffield - S1 2XX
0114 273 5538
ally.mogg@sheffield.gov.uk
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk
