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West Midlands strategic priorities


 In Autumn 1998 the National Lottery Charities Board consulted with the voluntary 
  sector both nationally and on a regional basis to develop a strategic plan 
  for grant making across the region over the next three years. In developing 
  the West Midlands strategy our aim is to identify those groups and communities 
  at greatest disadvantage within the region, to highlight particular needs, and 
  identify action to address these disadvantages and needs.


 A number of priorities for future funding have been identified through analysis 
  of the Board�s grant making and the consultation process: 


    
  
  • Geographical need - continue to focus on urban and rural areas showing 
    highest levels of deprivation. We have identified rural Staffordshire and the 
    following local authority areas Cannock Chase, Tamworth, Telford and Wrekin, 
    Walsall, and Wolverhampton. 
    
    
    
  
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  • Black and minority ethnic communities - these communities have diverse 
    needs with significant and ongoing experiences of disadvantage. Work is being 
    undertaken with the Runnymede Trust to identify specific needs. 
    
    
    
  
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  • Young people�s projects - with the exception of Scout groups, very 
    few projects concerned with young people have applied to the Board. 
    
    
    
  
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  • User led projects - user led groups allow people to find solutions 
    to matters that affect their lives and communities 
    
    
    
  
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  • Small organisations - these groups work at a local level and often 
    address the needs of minority or marginalised groups 
    
    
    
  
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  • Voluntary sector development - we would like to fund projects that 
    help organisations work more effectively. This may include provision of advice, 
    information, accommodation facilities. 
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To meet our funding priorities, staff at the WMRO aim to provide: 
            

          
    
            
  • a help-line service Monday-Friday 9.00 am -1.00 pm 
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  • written feedback to unsuccessful applicants 
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  • targeted information sessions will be run in conjunction with 
              umbrella and key contact organisations
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  •  work with other Lottery fund distributors to map allocation of 
              funding and support the development of a community buildings strategy 
            
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  • work with the Home Office and The Department of the Environment, Transport and 
              the Regions to develop a perspective on the needs of the voluntary 
              sector.
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 For further details contact the WMRO Development team, based at the regional 
  office.