Match Fund

Community Cohesion Flagship

Milton Keynes

Presented by

Danny Quinn, Youth Volunteering Development Officer, MaD

Denise Rushton, Chief Executive Officer, MaD

Emily Smith, Full-time volunteer

Liam Snusher, Part-time volunteer

Why Milton Keynes?

- 30,000 young people aged 16 to 25 (13% of total population)

- One of the youngest cities in Europe

- Growing population (both young & old)

- Becoming more prosperous but economically, socially and geographically more polarised

- Educational attainment at GCSE

is below national average

- Milton Keynes has always been different:

A city that thinks differently, embraces

and champions change!

Why MaD?

- Ambitious Community Interest Company

- Youth-led organisation

- Proven track record of engaging young volunteers

- Proven track record of working with young people who would not normally volunteer

-Proven track record of running

projects & events that promote

& contribute to community cohesion

The Public Space- Bus Station, Milton Keynes

- Established Skate Park

- Known to young people

- City Centre Location

- Area of anti-social behaviour - ‘no go area’

- Building currently vacant- Outside are not managed- Support from Local Authority and

Homes & Communities Agency

Proposal One - Indoor Public Space

912558354Overall total (each year)

1284Full-time opportunities

400250150Part-time opportunities

500300200Short term opportunities

Overall total

(types of opportunities)

Total Number

Year Two

Total number

Year One

Proposal One - Planned Delivery Method

-Refurbishment of the former Bus Station-Young Peoples’ project to design & plan the indoor space-Employment of two Project Officers and one Project Manager-The creation of volunteering opportunities, to include…

Proposal One - Indoor Public Space

£510,000£118,450£381,550Overall total expenditure

£21,700£9950£11750Management & overheads

£14,000£8,000£6,000Volunteer costs (inc recruitment, expenses & accreditation)

£18,000£10,000£8,000Project costs

£168,500£85,500£83,000Staff costs -

(2 project officers & 1 manager)

£287,800£5,000£282,800Physical Legacy

Total project costsApr 10 – Mar 11Apr 09 – Mar 10Budget Heading

Proposal Two - Outdoor Public Space

908555353Overall total (each year)

853Full-time opportunities

400250150Part-time opportunities

500300200Short term opportunities

Overall total(types of opportunities)

Total Number

Year Two

Total number

Year One

Proposal Two - Planned Delivery Method

-Refurbishment of the former Bus Station-Employment of two Project Officers & one Project Manager-The creation of volunteering opportunities, to include…

Proposal Two - Outdoor Public Space

£482,700£118,450£364,250Overall total expenditure

£21,700£9950£11,750Management & overheads

£14,000£8,000£6,000Volunteer costs (inc recruitment, expenses & accreditation)

£18,000£10,000£8,000Project costs

£168,500£85,500£83,000Staff costs -

(2 project officers & 1 manager)

£260,500£5,000£255,500Physical Legacy

Total project costsApr 10 – Mar 11Apr 09 – Mar 10Budget Heading

Engagement with…

-Young Offenders / ex-Offenders-Young people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups

And now the really good stuff…

What are the benefits?

-Improvement of the environment for everyone-Help to breakdown barriers-Portrayal of young people in a positive light-Promotion of rich diversity-Tackle Social Inclusion

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CAD design of Bus Station exterior created by Josh Lock, young volunteer.

Bus Station

Outdoor Gym

Games Area

Skate Park

Games Area Youth Urban Art Wall

CAD design of Bus Station exterior created by Josh Lock, young volunteer.