# Drinkaware creates £1 million community grants fund

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/02/13/drinkaware-creates-1-million-community-grants-fund/
- Published: 2009-02-13T21:13:37+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Drinkaware Trust (Drinkaware), the UK charity which aims to reduce alcohol harm.
is offering £1 million in grants to community groups that are tackling alcohol misuse.

 

The ‘Drinkaware Grants’ scheme aims to tackle the growing problem of alcohol misuse
in the UK by funding new and existing alcohol education initiatives which aim to
change people’s attitudes to alcohol on a local, regional and national level.

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Drinkaware Grants are available to a wide range of impactful projects, from film
production and theatre workshops to youth conferences and large-scale partnerships.
They can include peer-led education and awareness-raising among disadvantaged groups
who are at risk from alcohol misuse.

 

Funding is open to organisations working with under-18s and 25-44 year olds in any
part of the UK. Charities, community and other voluntary organisations can apply
for funding towards new and existing projects, as well as piloting ideas that have
wider potential.

 

There are three levels of awards:

 

* Ideas Fund, up to £2,000

 

* Awareness Projects, up to £25,000

 

* Big Impact Award, up to £100,000

 

Drinkaware’s CEO, Chris Sorek said: “The current economic crisis can be tough on
voluntary organisations so it’s vital Drinkaware supports communities and charities
who want to change alcohol culture in the UK. By responding to community need, impactful
and innovative education projects can tackle the roots of alcohol misuse, make a
positive difference to people’s lives and create widespread change.”

 

www.drinkaware.co.uk

 

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