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Norwich is set to receive a £750,000 funding boost. The money, awarded by Norwich City Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), aims to strengthen community initiatives, improve housing stability and enhance street cleanliness across the city. The funding will support 14 projects that align with the government's UKSPF priorities.
Two established projects, Brighter Futures and MENTA, will receive extended funding to continue their work. READ MORE: Apartment in home of former Lord Mayor to let at £1,600pcm Brighter Futures, run by Future Projects, has helped 105 unemployed individuals into work, training, or volunteering. Daniel Childerhouse, chief executive of Future Projects, said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to continue this work, offering flexible, creative support where it’s needed most—and changing lives in the process.
" MENTA, in collaboration with FUSE, has equipped over 250 individuals and start-ups with skills to grow their ventures. Willow Farrell, chief executive of FUSE, said: "This vital investment ensures that new, emerging, and existing microbusinesses - alongside those exploring social enterprise - continue to receive the guidance and resources they need to thrive." The funding proposals will be presented for approval on April 2.
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