[WiLT] Access to Volunteering for Disabled People - Fund Pilot - 8th Feb 2010

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Access to Volunteering for Disabled People - Fund Pilot - 8th Feb 2010

The Access to Volunteering Fund Pilot aims to increase the number of disabled
people in volunteer positions by breaking down the barriers they currently face
when wanting to volunteer.

Disabled people are 9% less likely to volunteer than the rest of the population.
A lack of special equipment, inappropriate premises, the extra cost of travel
and the need for support workers to provide assistance often mean disabled
people are prevented from volunteering.

Backed by the Office of the Third Sector, the £2million Access to Volunteering
Fund will give small grants to organisations to support disabled people in
realising their desire to volunteer.

The pilot will operate initially in three test areas - Greater London, West
Midlands and the North West.

The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is managing the grant process.

Fill in your details to register online to apply for a grant and also to receive
updates from Access to Volunteering.

The next deadline for applications is the 8th February 2010. Applications can be
made online or by post.

Visit the Website: http://www.accesstovolunteering.org  for more information or
call the helpline: 03000 123 346