Gen2 Project

 Our vision is to see increasing numbers of children, young people and families fully involved in the life and mission of local churches.

 

The Gen2 Project is a £1.1m investment from the Church Commissioner’s Strategic Development Fund over 6 years, 2018-2024.

This will enable us to change the culture of our church, we will prioritise younger generations, see them as fellow disciples, journeying together in the way of Jesus. We are achieving this by creating a pathway of high quality training and employment for children, youth and family workers. Our  youth mission enablers have been trained to develop innovative mission and discipleship that can be replicated across the deanery in which they work. 

Download the latest Annual Report for the project 

Gen 2 Project Small Grants

Following the conclusion of training stage of the Gen2 Project agreed changes in the project outcomes and purpose have allowed funds to be available as grants to churches seeking to invest in children and young people within their community. 

The offer is for small grants of up to £5000 to be made available as pilot seed funding to support the development and continuation of work with children and young people across Peterborough Diocese, including intergenerational work.

Grants will be given to parishes/benefices/projects within Peterborough Diocese which fulfil key criteria: 
1.   Work with children and young people in the context of church, school and home – including intergenerational work and/or partnerships with schools/organisations.
2.   Have a clear plan to start, or have a momentum in, work with C&YP which will benefit from further investment.
3.   Work in deprived areas of the Diocese – as indicated in the Church Urban Fund (CUF) Look Up Tool. 

In our grant making we will seek to reach all traditions and regions of the Diocese, as well as represent its diversity. In exceptional circumstances, projects showing great benefits to children and young people, but outside low income areas may also be considered. In this case, we will expect some level of match funding, applicants will be encouraged to contact the Gen2 Team at gen2grants@peterborough-diocese.org.uk to discuss their project.

Financial Management, Reporting and Feasibility: We will require reporting on activity and impact, as well as a budget, with details proportionate to the level of funding. In addition, if applying for a grant towards a staff member, a job description and plans for the financial sustainability of the post will need to be provided.

We will collect a baseline for the organisation current work and request a brief progress report, with photographs, 6 months after the receipt of the first grant. For grants over £500 we will also ask for a report after a year of receiving the grant. The applicant will agree to collaborate with our communications team so the stories of the impact of the grant can be advertised.

Compliance: All applicants must adhere to relevant UK legislation, including but not limited to safeguarding laws, equality and diversity regulations, and employment legislation; ensuring a safe and fair working environment for all involved parties. All applications need to show written evidence of PCC support.

How to Apply

Applications for grants will be accepted from 15th April and there is no deadline, however, please note funds are limited and grants will be processed as they are received. No multi-year grants are available at this time.

Two online application forms will be available to facilitate grant making:

Form A for applications up to £500 

Form B for applications between £500 and £5000. These applications require that the applicant contact the Gen2 Team to discuss your proposal prior to submission.

Application Form: Applicants will need to complete the project application form  (above) and a project proposal. 

Project Proposal: A proposal outlining the intended use of funds, including the purpose of project, expected outcomes, and how this aligns with the parish/benefice mission with children and young people and/or intergenerational work.

Funding Decision – will be made by the Gen2 Team, within 4 weeks of application receipt.

Grant Disbursement: Successful applicants will be required to sign a grant agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the funding. Disbursements will be made in accordance with an agreed-upon schedule. 


Contact the Team

Gen2 Project Co-ordindator 
Monica Isaacs

monica.isaacs@peterborough-diocese.org.uk

Gen2 Youth Mission Enabler Wellingborough Deanery 
Sarah Howes

howes_africa@yahoo.com

Gen2 Youth Mission Enabler Higham Deanery 
Lizzie Coyston

lizzie@whitefriarschurch.org.uk

Gen2 Youth Mission Enabler Rutland Deanery 
Nat Stiles

natalie.stiles@peterborough-diocese.org.uk

Gen2 Youth Mission Enabler Kettering Deanery 
Clarie Barber

claireintern.standrews@outlook.com

 
   

 

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