Project
managers report
We pride
ourselves in the delivery of quality services for the community such
as our area based youth service, Elcap Youth Project, community transport Driving
Force Project, Crèche and Training Programme.
The team
here at ELCAP consists of a 15 strong locally elected Board of Directors
and a staff team of 22 strengthening our Ethos “Run by Local People
for Local People”.
Our links
with Social Enterprise Sunderland has resulted I many local people receiving
Information Advice & Guidance around setting up businesses. Project
Worker Bill Robinson meets with such clients within our centre thus
identifying the need for our next exciting adventure “ELCAP Sub
Stations” creating purpose built low cost workshop accommodation
in which new businesses can grow, encouraging a culture of enterprise
within our establishment and partner projects.
We can
celebrate the many success stories of local people who have experienced
training opportunities, some life changing leading to employment.
We have
to pay tribute to our many funders who support us financially. We are
determined to ensure the sustainability of ELCAP – that’s
why we are pro-active in helping to identify suitable funding streams.
From October 2005 – September 2006 ELCAP attracted £357,281
from 17 different funding streams. Biggest contributors were the Big
Lottery (£92,748), Tyne & Wear Included Communities Fund Community
Foundation (£55,000) and URBAN II (£125,079) for their manager’s
salary for three years. We continue to work in partnership with the
local Sure Start Children’s Centres delivering a wide range of
services including the Child Safety First. Last but not least a big
thank you to the team who contribute to the success of the project,
their hard work and commitment is outstanding. Also a special mention
to all our volunteers, their contribution is invaluable.
