supporting economically inactive Denbighshire residents into work

Denbighshire People and Skills Key Fund

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New funding for 2025/2026 now open

This Key Fund will deliver on Denbighshire’s mission to support the provision of quality employability support including, learning and training. It has been intentionally designed to support economically inactive residents of Denbighshire and also Key Stage 4 pupils in Denbighshire secondary schools, to help them gain the necessary skills they need to access employment and fulfil their potential, both personally and professionally.

The Key Fund can support up to 100% of eligible costs with match funding as an option.

 

 

Who can apply? 

The following types of organisations may apply for funds, however, all applicants must have a track record of operating in Denbighshire:

Constituted voluntary or community organisations

  • Registered charities
  • Constituted groups or clubs
  • Not-for-profit companies or Community Interest Companies (social enterprises)
  • Schools (as long as your project involves and benefits the local community)
  • Statutory body (including town, parish and community council)
  • Public sector bodies

Commercial businesses or individuals cannot propose projects to the Key Fund.

All applicant organisations must have and will be asked to evidence the following as part of the application process:

  • A Constitution
  • An up-to-date Organisational Structure
  • An Equal Opportunities Policy
  • A Welsh Language Policy
  • Previous 3 months of banks statements in your Organisation’s name
  • Your last available set of Accounts
  • Robust financial and delivery procedures to deliver in a manner compliant with UKSPF requirements

 

How to apply? 

HOW TO APPLY:

Full details of the People & Key Skills Fund can be found in the Guidance Notes.

The window for applications is open Tuesday 27/05/2025 until Friday 10/07/2025.

Confirm your project idea by contacting or emailing Dawn Johnson (contact details below). You will be invited to make a full application once your suggested project has been accepted.

 

Contact:

Dawn Johnson on 01490 340500 / 07931 305756

dawn.johnson@cadwynclwyd.co.uk

An evaluation of the 2024/2025 funding programme has been completed. You can access the full report here.