Proposals to develop a 'Disadvantaged Groups Development Fund' welcomed

Disadvantaged Groups Development Fund: The Welsh Assembly Government is consulting on the development of a ‘Disadvantaged Groups Development Fund (DGDF)’ closing dates for consultation is 31^st October 2006. Contact John.duggan@wales.gsi.gov.uk Tel 02920 825275. The proposal is to introduce a DGDF with two levels of funding:

• Level one: local level funding £500 one-off funds such as a community newsletter and up to £2,000 at a regional level for one-off funds for regional activity such as a website.
• Level two: is being proposed to make available funds of up to £25,000 for development work. The purpose is to build strength in community governance and financial systems.

The WTF supports the programme providing there is a clear definition of the term ‘disadvantage’ in the context of the fund. We would also like to see links made to the TEG fund as a staircase to deliver some of the action plans as an outcome of the TEG process, although not exclusively so. The WTF are compiling a comprehensive response. We would be interested in receiving your views to complement ours. For further information contact Steve steve@welshtenantsfed.org.uk