The Scarman Trust is launching a Can Do programme across the South East of England this month. We are looking for 160 community entrepreneurs or 'Can Do-ers' to fund with a grant of £1,500 each. We will create a network of 160 people working at the grass roots, tackling tough social issues through projects that have a positive impact on the lives of people in their communities. We will also be providing ongoing support to these individuals to ensure the sustainability of these initiatives. The Awards are funded by the Millennium Commission's You and Your Community Scheme. The scheme is for individuals to apply to, but if there are a number of individuals involved in running a project then up to 5 people can apply attracting a maximum investment of £7,500.

The Scarman Trust is a national charity committed to helping citizens bring about change in their community, in the way they want. We fund and give practical assistance to hundreds of remarkable people with a Can Do Attitude.

These ‘Can Do-ers’ in turn mobilise many thousands of others, within their own communities and across all major institutions of society – working to make fundamental life chances available to all.

Our roots are in the civil disturbances of 1981 when Lord Scarman played a key role in making the government listen to its citizens. Our philosophy is that all communities are wealthy being rich in assets such as skills, knowledge and networks that are often ignored and go to waste.

The deadline for applications to be completed and returned to The Scarman Trust Offices is:-

2 ^nd May 2003 (Phone our office for other deadlines specific to your area)

For more information and an application pack please phone and speak to either:-

Katie Lloyd                  Regional Administrator

Mike Holdgate               Regional Co-ordinator

Naomi Alexander        Regional Director

Email:

Community Base

113, Queens Road ,

Brighton ,

Sussex

BN1 3XG