#iwill Intergenerational Social Action (ISA) Programme Grants
Launching in July 2023, the #iwill ISA programme is a two-year project to design and embed Community Ambassador Programmes (CAP) in our communities.
We’ve awarded grants to 10 organisations through 2 rounds of funding to recruit and engage a group of young ‘Community Ambassadors’ who lead on a variety of intergenerational social action projects. InCommon, one of the programme partners, are supporting grant holders throughout their projects with innovative resources, training opportunities, and a support along the way.
Aimed at young people aged 10-20, these CAPs create new opportunities for young people to get involved in youth social action projects that encourage intergenerational connections whilst making a difference in their community.
Find out more about both rounds of funding below.
Round 1
In July 2023, we awarded 4 projects a share of £37,500 to deliver Community Ambassador Programmes (CAP) through the first round of funding.
Find out more about each of the projects, which finished in August 2024, below;
Bristol Somali Youth Voice’s (BSYV) CAP received £10,000.
BSYV is a grassroots community organisation that advocates and empowers disadvantaged young people and their families from Bristol and surrounding areas. Their CAP focused on providing culturally appropriate support to young people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds who live in the most deprived areas of the city through sports and physical activity themed social action.
With 24 regular attendees for the project, BSYV created 93 positive engagements with community members, 79 of these being under 25s. They also facilitated 92 positive outcomes, 84 of those for young people under 25.
Network Ryde’s CAP received £7,500.
Network Ryde, based on the Isle of Wight, is Ryde Town Council’s award-winning youth service. They offer support, advice, and guidance to all young people by hosting a safe space at their youth centre in Ryde. Their CAP focused on initiating youth-led social action that built a greater understanding of positive relationships between younger and older people on the island.
With 9 regular attendees for the project, Network Ryde created 97 positive engagements with community members, 67 of these being under 25s. They also facilitated 111 positive outcomes, 76 of those for young people under 25.
Revive Newport’s CAP received £10,000.
Revive Newport is a charity that runs the Newport Youth Café, who put social action at the heart of everything they do. Their CAP focused on young people designing and delivering a ‘Youth Club’ for over 65s to form connections over generations.
We'll be adding information soon on the key outcomes this programme achieved.
The Slough Hub’s CAP received £10,000.
The Slough Hub is designed to support the mental, physical, and economic wellbeing of Slough residents. They focus on developing meaningful work and volunteering opportunities that benefit both people, and the environment. Their CAP focused on making Horlicks Quarter a healthier and happier place for residents of all ages.
With 7 regular attendees for the project, The Slough Hub created 87 positive engagements with community members, 26 of these being under 25s. They also facilitated 18 positive outcomes, 13 of those for young people under 25.
Round 2
In September 2024, we awarded 6 projects a share of £59,310 to deliver Community Ambassador Programmes (CAP) through the second round of funding.
Find out more about each of the projects, which are ongoing until August 2025, below;
Didcot TRAIN’s CAP received £9,310.
Didcot TRAIN are working to create a society where young people are empowered, supported and heard by delivering a range of services to realise this aim, supporting young people to make informed decisions, develop their self-confidence, and access opportunities.
As Didcot TRAIN’s project is ongoing, we’ll update this page soon with more information.
Network Ryde’s CAP received £10,000.
Network Ryde, based on the Isle of Wight, is Ryde Town Council’s award-winning youth service. They offer support, advice, and guidance to all young people by hosting a safe space and a variety of different sessions at their youth centre in Ryde.
As Network Ryde’s project is ongoing, we’ll update this page soon with more information.
The Slough Hub’s CAP received £10,000.
The Slough Hub is designed to support the mental, physical, and economic wellbeing of Slough residents. They focus on developing meaningful work and volunteering opportunities that benefit both people, and the environment.
As Network Ryde’s project is ongoing, we’ll update this page soon with more information.
Mafia Weekend aims to foster community engagement, creativity, and social connection through arts and storytelling. They hope to build stronger, more connected communities by empowering individuals to share their stories and engage in meaningful interactions, achieving this through immersive, themed events and participatory filmmaking projects (including nature immersion, film documentary, peer learning) and safe, authentic spaces for creative exploration.
As MAFIA Weekend’s project is ongoing, we’ll update this page soon with more information.
Berkshire Youth’s CAP received £10,000.
Berkshire Youth believe that every young person should have access to opportunities to develop skills and raise their aspirations. Berkshire Youth are pleased to be able offer a variety of affordable and engaging programmes for both youth workers and young people.
As Berkshire Youth’s project is ongoing, we’ll update this page soon with more information.
Transition Chipping Norton’s CAP received £10,000.
Based in Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire, Transition Chipping Norton aim to promote and develop Local Solutions for Sustainable Communities – actions that help their local communities to thrive and be resilient in the face of challenges and changes to the climate, environment, economy and society.
As Transition Chipping Norton’s project is ongoing, we’ll update this page soon with more information.
