BIG Lottery Children's Play Programme
The 'All to Play For' programme which secured £1,438,542 funding from the Big Lottery's Children's Play initiative for a range of innovative play activities and projects in Bradford has proven to be extremely successful in reaching and exceeding its outcomes according to an independent report.
The projects were rolled out in all areas across Bradford, in schools, parks and hospitals, providing a diverse range of play activities for a variety of able and disabled children and young people in the district. The intensive support given in the process of developing the projects by the Council's professional and experienced Play Programme team had major benefits in delivery and monitoring of work undertaken.
The performance in respect of reaching output targets was good, with all five specific programme outcomes being exceeded, some by a very significant margin. The programme achieved a spend of 99.4% of the funding allocated, with the overall project value being higher than expected due to additional match being obtained. The legacy left, especially in respect of facilities and organisational capacity, is significant.
For more information about the programme please see attached reports or for more information contact Darren Starkey, Corporate Programme Manager on 01274 437366
