£484k boost for Smethwick family fund
A project that aims to improve family life in Smethwick has been given a major £484,440 boost from the Big Lottery Fund.
The Community Connect Foundation has received the cash to improve the capacity of the local community to enable residents to build a better family life, to achieve and prosper and to contribute towards a stronger community.
The project 'Achieving Together' will work with in excess of 1,000 people over a five year period with the aim of improving their economic prospects through skills development, employment support and advice on money management.
Bashir Ahmed MBE, chairman of Community Connect Foundation, said: "We are delighted to receive a continuation grant from the Big Lottery Fund for our Achieving Together project.
"These funds will enable us to work closely with residents of Smethwick to improving their skills, capacity and confidence levels and supporting them to access employment opportunities. This project will ensure that residents of Smethwick continue to have every opportunity to reach their full potential."
Unemployment is much higher than that of the UK average in Smethwick and the project will help to address these issues by supporting people to develop their skills, gain qualifications and improve employment prospects.
