Basic Services

Details of all the projects supported by the main programme under the Basic Services for the Economy and Rural Population measure (measure 321) can be found below.

Hovingham Village Hall and Community Project
Hovingham, North Yorkshire

To extend and improve facilities and activities available to the community including the creation of improved youth facilities, a local producers market, and a series of taster events and new activities such as cooking classes, Pilates, regular coffee mornings and computer courses.
Grant Awarded - £10,814

Project Contact - Rob Thompson, ardnamurchan75@btinternet.com
http://www.hovingham.org.uk/

Linden Close Wildlife Area
Sleights, North Yorkshire

To restore and maintain a currently derelict area to improve the biodiversity of the area.  Work will include the establishment of a wildflower area, creation of an outdoor classroom facility, restoration of the pond, hedgerows and bridge, a pond dipping platform and the installation of bird and bat boxes. 
Grant Awarded - £5,070

Project Contact – Alan Tomlinson, alan.tomlinson@scarborough.gov.uk  

Horizons
Bridge 30, North York Moors Railway

To restore bridge 30 on the North York Moors Railway and to develop a programme of activity based on improving access, understanding and interpretation of local heritage.
Grant Awarded - £100,000

Project Contact - Jim Dedicoat, jim.dedicoat@nymr.co.uk
http://www.nymr.co.uk/

Ingham Play Area
Sleights, North Yorkshire

To provide a play area on a currently un-used site in Sleights.  Whilst the majority of the scheme is focused on the provision of suitable play equipment, an element of the project is also concerned with ensuring the area is well maintained and suitable to be used by the whole community. 
Grant Awarded - £36,147

Project Contact – Lisa Ward, lisa.ward@dsl.pipex.com

The Revitalisation of Fylingdales Village Hall
Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire

Improvements to the building will be made to allow a number of number bookings, events and activities to be held in the hall such as a new luncheon club, a cookery club for younger residents and early years education.  The hall will also feature some elements of renewable technology including a bio mass boiler.
Grant Awarded - £43,000

Project Contact – Rosemary King, rkingebor@lineone.net

http://villagehall.rhbay.co.uk/

Hovingham Village Hall and Community Project – Stage 2
Hovingham, North Yorkshire

The success of phase 1 has resulted in further demand for activities in the village hall including a photographic exhibition, a gentle exercise group for older residents and the creation of an outside seating area including notice boards and local information panels for visitors.
Grant Awarded - £9,383

Project Contact – Rob Thompson, ardnamurchan@btinternet.com
http://www.hovingham.org.uk

Husthwaite Young Children’s Play Area
Husthwaite, North Yorkshire

The new facilities will provide a safe play area for young children, along with a grassed area to promote a range of activities including cricket, rounders and informal play. 
Grant Awarded - £29,543

Project Contact – Peter Davison
http://husthwaitevillage.com/recreation.php

North York Moors, Coast and Hills Sustainable Communities
North Yorkshire

The project will work with communities in the area to understand their carbon footprint, act on climate change, reduce fuel poverty and improve the natural environment over a two year period. 
Grant Awarded – £44,984.12

Project Contact – Rosie Hughes, rosie.hughes@s4y.org.uk
http://sustainability4yorkshire.org.uk/index.php?id=87

East Cleveland Minibus Brokerage Scheme
East Cleveland

The project will establish a minibus brokerage scheme within East Cleveland.  Minibus owning organisations in the area will be invited to join the scheme which will utilise their vehicle during its ‘down’ time and generate extra income for the group.  

Grant Awarded – £34,322
Project Contact – Steve Metcalf, smetcalf@teesvalleyrcc.org.uk

Rural Financial Inclusion
North Yorkshire

The aim of the project is to increase the wealth, economic resilience and strength of rural communities in the North Yorkshire part of the LEADER area by providing access to financial services to people who are currently financially excluded. The project will build a network of community based partnerships delivering the opportunity for local organisations and people to join the credit union.
Grant awarded - £78,065

Project Contact - Nick Marshall, nick.marshall@nycu.co.uk
http://www.nycu.org.uk/

Littlebeck Village Hall
Littlebeck, North Yorkshire

This project is to build an extension to the Village Hall to enable increased usage.  The project will also cater for the population of campers and holidaymakers who come to Littlebeck for its isolated beauty, with more frequent activities which will attract them.
Grant awarded - £15,000

Project Contact - Nigel Oswald, nigel.oswald@hotmail.co.uk

Community ECO Project
East Cleveland

The project will promote and educate rural communities in East Cleveland on environmental initiatives and how best to use consumable resources.

Grant awarded - £25,922
Project Contact - Barrie Pell, bapell03@aol.com

http://www.ecosustainability.org.uk/index.htm

Sustainable Energy Project (Saltburn Methodist Church)
Saltburn, East Cleveland 

The project will primarily reduce the carbon footprint of the building through significant energy saving measures. The project also seeks to satisfy latent demand for the hall as an affordable fit-for-purpose venue for community groups of all ages and plans to deliver increased activity in underused parts of the hall, making it more sustainable by increasing occupancy rates at the same time as lowering running costs.
Grant awarded - £27,414

Project Contact - Roger Lobley, roger.lobley@ntlworld.com