Fourteen – a snapshot of success A Three years ago, Spirit of 2012 committed £3.5 million to fund Fourteen, a legacy programme following on from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Fourteen communities across the UK benefitted from this community-driven programme to increase participation and improve wellbeing. Fourteen was led by local people who decided how Spirit’s investment would be spent, and delivered and managed by UKCF in England, Scotland and Wales, and Springboard in Northern Ireland. All the projects and events funded by Spirit have an unwavering focus on bringing people together, as well as breaking down barriers – around disability, or between different generations, different social groups or different genders. As the Fourteen programme comes to a close, we are proud of the social legacy it leaves behind – increased wellbeing at an individual level, as well as happier and more connected communities. Our investment in happiness creates create lasting change that goes beyond the lifespan of a specific event or project. Although the Fourteen programme is coming to an end, its legacy is assured in the communities it has touched. (AVIM) received funding from to support local families and people in crisis Photo credit: Len Grant Every week, the doors at AVIM open for their 'Collect and Go' food bank. Located in Harpurhey, Manchester, food parcels are provided for people in urgent need of supplies. But AVIM does more than assisting families and individuals in emergencies. “We try and get to the root of the problem,” Mary Stephens says. Mary and her team at AVIM are there for people in the long-run; they help them get back on their feet, offering training courses to boost their employability, or providing advice on getting benefits reinstated. It can be difficult for new families in the area to feel truly welcome – especially when they’re unfamiliar with systems regarding immigration, schools, and benefits. AVIM assists locals in times of crisis - offering essential advice, referrals, and counselling, so newcomers can find their feet and settle into the local community. In such a diverse community, AVIM understands that there are cultural differences which other organisations may not be comfortable dealing with - but AVIM is there to bridge that gap, and help people from all backgrounds and walks of life. To read more inspiring stories about work in the community supported by the Fourteen and Forever Manchester, visit the Another Music website .
Fourteen – a snapshot of success A Three years ago, Spirit of 2012 committed £3.5 million to fund Fourteen, a legacy programme following on from the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Fourteen communities across the UK benefitted from this community-driven programme to increase participation and improve wellbeing. Fourteen was led by local people who decided how Spirit’s investment would be spent, and delivered and managed by UKCF in England, Scotland and Wales, and Springboard in Northern Ireland. All the projects and events funded by Spirit have an unwavering focus on bringing people together, as well as breaking down barriers – around disability, or between different generations, different social groups or different genders. As the Fourteen programme comes to a close, we are proud of the social legacy it leaves behind – increased wellbeing at an individual level, as well as happier and more connected communities. Our investment in happiness creates create lasting change that goes beyond the lifespan of a specific event or project. Although the Fourteen programme is coming to an end, its legacy is assured in the communities it has touched. (AVIM) received funding from to support local families and people in crisis Photo credit: Len Grant Every week, the doors at AVIM open for their 'Collect and Go' food bank. Located in Harpurhey, Manchester, food parcels are provided for people in urgent need of supplies. But AVIM does more than assisting families and individuals in emergencies. “We try and get to the root of the problem,” Mary Stephens says. Mary and her team at AVIM are there for people in the long-run; they help them get back on their feet, offering training courses to boost their employability, or providing advice on getting benefits reinstated. It can be difficult for new families in the area to feel truly welcome – especially when they’re unfamiliar with systems regarding immigration, schools, and benefits. AVIM assists locals in times of crisis - offering essential advice, referrals, and counselling, so newcomers can find their feet and settle into the local community. In such a diverse community, AVIM understands that there are cultural differences which other organisations may not be comfortable dealing with - but AVIM is there to bridge that gap, and help people from all backgrounds and walks of life. To read more inspiring stories about work in the community supported by the Fourteen and Forever Manchester, visit the Another Music website .
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