HL Deb 30 March 2001 vol 624 c65WA
Lord Haskel

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will make an announcement about the Active Community grants to voluntary and community organisations for 2001–02. [HL 1556]

The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)

My right honourable friend the Minister of State, Home Department, announced today that grants of over £18 million have been allocated to boost the work of 149 voluntary and community organisations across the country.

For 2001–02 a total of £18,060,937 will be awarded to cover a wide range of volunteering and employee volunteering schemes, and community development projects. Forty-seven organisations will receive grants for the first time.

The amount available for these grants has been increased by £8 million over the next three years, with organisations sharing an extra £1 million this year, a further £3 million in 2002–03 and an extra £4 million in 2003–04.

A list of the successful applicants has been placed in the Libraries of the House.