Funding for Rural Residents of Norfolk & Relevant Suffolk Areas
With recent government cuts to rural transport and community support, rural social networks are breaking down with a consequent increase in social isolation being experienced amongst many young people residing across Norfolk and Suffolk. Statistics show that the lack of transport is proving to be a major barrier that is preventing individuals from moving forward with their lives, this is due to their inability to attend appointments, engage in community led activities or secure provisions such as employment, education or training.
Kickstart Norfolk and members of the 5 Local Action Groups (LAGs) have recognised this and we are delighted to state that funding has now been secured via the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, to provide a dedicated Rural Scheme for unemployed individuals residing across rural Norfolk and relevant Suffolk areas. As a charity, Kickstart Norfolk can now provide individuals with the opportunity to be issued with their own moped for a period of up to 6-months, and this will allow them to seek and secure the provisions they need to move forward towards employment. It may be the case that an individual requires specialist support and therefore, the transport can be used to attend appointments or to socialise.
The aim of the Rural Scheme is to:
Contribute towards improving the environment and the quality of life for individuals residing in rural areas
- strengthen the rural economy by helping micro and small businesses
- to sustain employment by providing employees with the transport they need to travel to and from their place of work
- assist individuals to move closer to the labour market and improve their lives
For more information contact: Matthew Page, Partnership Manager, Kickstart Norfolk
Tel: 01362 699923
Email: info@kickstartmopeds.org.uk
Website: www.kickstartmopeds.org.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Kickstartnorfolk