# Guardian launches £500,000 awards for individuals to improve communities

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2006/05/28/guardian-launches-500000-awards-individuals-improve-communities/
- Published: 2006-05-28T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Guardian has launched its Social Enterpreneurship Awards to help individuals
improve the communities in which they live.
In partnership with UnLtd, the Guardian
is offering £400,000 of awards of up to £5,000 for individuals who need help to 
get their project started. It is also offering five £20,000 awards for people whose
projects can create a sustained impact within the community.

 

 

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There are five categories of awards:

 

 

· Emerging young activists

 

· Transforming people’s health

 

· Passion for the environment

 

· Bringing communities together (including working with refugees)

 

· Making profits for social purposes

 

 

The deadline for applications is June 30 2006.

 

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