Socio-economic report 2020 to 2021
Published 13 September 2023
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The aim of this report is to provide a brief overview of the NDA group socio-economic commitments for financial year 2020 to 2021.
Total group funding committed
In the financial year 2020 to 2021 the total NDA socio-economic funding committed for the year was approximately £12m
| Site | Total spend committed |
|---|---|
| Sellafield Ltd | £9,682,160 |
| Magnox Ltd | £1,018,389 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority | £1,011,943 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd | £635,163 |
| Low Level Waste Repository | £37,000 |
| Total funding committed | £12,384,655 |
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Total socio economic spend for 2020 to 2021 is £9,682,160
Top 10 highest contributions in 2020 to 2021
Project: Covid Recovery Fund
To support communities in West Cumbria to recover and rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £1,745,350 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £1,745,350 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £1,745,350 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Western Excellence in Learning and Leadership (WELL)
The WELL project is uniquely focused on the agreed needs for the children, young people and families in the West of Cumbria to improve attainment levels.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £3,998,383 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £1,422,854 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £1,422,854 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Cumbria Coastal Activity Centre
New Activity Centre on Whitehaven Harbour, attracting tourism.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £4,500,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £1,127,790 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £1,127,790 |
| Contribution from partners | Coastal Communities Fund £2,037,713 |
Project: Copeland Borough Council - Copeland Covid recovery - reboot programme
A Grant for the Purposes of Delivering Economic Benefits in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, with particular reference to increasing economic opportunity in the borough.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £785,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £785,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £785,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Support for local authority social funds
Allerdale Social Fund – supporting local priority projects
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £500,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £500,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £500,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Support for local authority social funds
Copeland Social Fund - supporting local priority projects.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £500,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £500,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £500,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: CCF TWC Bedrock
Support towards the stability of community organisations delivering essential services (2yrs)
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £1,384,900 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £454,300 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £454,300 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Barclays Eagle Labs
Eco-system to provide a support function to entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £1,825,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £415,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £415,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Beacon Museum
The Sellafield Story, hosted at the Beacon, museum contribution, rent & service charge
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £0 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £325,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £325,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: CCF TWC Family wellbeing for year 3
Projects to help improve the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £880,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2020 to 2021 | £220,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £220,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Magnox Ltd
Find out more about Magnox’s work with it’s communities
Total socio economic spend committed across the Magnox estate for 2020 to 2021 is £1,018,389
Spend breakdown by Magnox site:
| Site | Spend committed |
|---|---|
| Berkeley | £29,642 |
| Bradwell | £110,000 |
| Chapelcross | £40,200 |
| Dungeness | £80,795 |
| Harwell | £37,876 |
| Hinkley | £26,155 |
| Hunterston | £276,199 |
| Oldbury | 57,500 |
| Sizewell | £80,550 |
| Trawsfynydd | £211,150 |
| Winfrith | £31,015 |
| Wylfa | £37,307 |
| Total spend | £1,018,389 |
Highest contributions across the Magnox estate in 2020 to 2021
The following projects are all Magnox direct spend
Project: The Long shop Community Programme
To conserve the museum’s historic buildings and collections and bring their stories to life. Find out more at the Long Shop Museum
Location: Sizewell
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £743,000 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2020 to 2021 | £189,800 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £46,600 |
| Contribution from partners | £553,200 |
Project: Covid support for Magnox sites
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £282,607 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2020 to 2021 | £282,607 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £282,607 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Romney Marsh Partnership - Senior Officer
Continuation of support for the Romney Marsh Partnership to help support and deliver economic benefits to the Romney Marsh.
Location: Dungeness
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £180,000 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2020 to 2021 | £90,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £30,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £90,000 |
Project: Saltmarsh Deli CIC
Saltmarsh Deli is a social enterprise (Community Interest Company) established to bring together all the locally produced food and drink producers and provide an online grocery business supplying to the doorstep of consumers within the Maldon and neighbouring districts.
Location: Bradwell
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £75,000 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2020 to 2021 | £27,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £27,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £48,000 |
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL)
Find out more about socio-economic support for communities near dounreay.
Total socio-economic spend for 2020 to 2021 is £635,163.
Top 5 Highest contributions made in 2020 to 2021
Project: North Coast Visitor Attraction (ex Caithness Horizons)
This is a visitor attraction, which houses the DSRL heritage collection, to attract visitors to Thurso town centre and sign-post to other visitor attractions in the area.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £450,000 |
| Total funding committed by DSRL in 2020 to 2021 | £225,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £40,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £225,000 |
Project: Caithness Chamber of Commerce Business Mentoring/Support Hub
To provide business advice, support and mentoring to as many individuals and businesses that require it over a 3-year period in the Dounreay travel to work area.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £100,000 |
| Total funding committed by DSRL in 2020 to 2021 | £100,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £25,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Caithness Chamber of Commerce - Covid-19 Support for local businesses
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £200,000 |
| Total funding committed by DSRL in 2020 to 2021 | £100,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £100,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £100,000 |
Project: Strathnaver Museum
Redevelopment of Strathnaver Museum
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £1,524,402 |
| Total funding committed by DSRL in 2020 to 2021 | £80,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £0 |
| Contribution from partners | £1,444,402 |
Project: Caithness Chamber of Commerce
To create a Space Cluster Strategy and Local Space Leadership Group
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £57,365 |
| Total funding committed by DSRL in 2020 to 2021 | £34,419 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £34,419 |
| Contribution from partners | £22,946 |
Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR)
Find out more about LLWR’s community investment fund.
Total socio economic spend for 2020 to 2021 is £37,000.
Top 5 Highest contributions made in 2020 to 2021
Project: A Better Christmas Appeal
Local shopping vouchers provided to 105 families experiencing hardship in our local community. The vouchers could be spent on food and essentials in local shops in Egremont. This scheme provided support to local families and local businesses through Covid-19.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £6,250 |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2020 to 2021 | £5,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £5,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £1,250 |
Project: Whitehaven - Shop Local Christmas Scheme
Providing vouchers to underprivileged families in the Whitehaven area to spend in local shops in Whitehaven town centre. This scheme supported local families as well as local businesses through Covid-19.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £5,000 |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2020 to 2021 | £5,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £5,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Around the Combe Christmas support
To provide food vouchers, toy vouchers and care packages for underprivileged families in and around the Millom area.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £9,500 |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2020 to 2021 | £3,500 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £3,500 |
| Contribution from partners | £6,000 |
Project: Provision of Class-Focussed Library Spaces
To create appealing and user-friendly library / reading spaces within each of the three classrooms of St Begas School. The self-sustaining project will provide support for the school children going forward without need for further investment.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £5,457 |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2020 to 2021 | £2,728 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £2,728 |
| Contribution from partners | £2,729 |
Project: Winter Warmth Appeal 2020
Winter Warmth Fund via the Cumbria Community Foundation aims to help with heating bills during the cold weather. This is done in conjunction with Age UK to support the elderly, and those on low incomes and with chronic health conditions throughout Cumbria where individuals are identified and given help towards heating bills in the coldest months.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £5,000 |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2020 to 2021 | £2,500 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £2,500 |
| Contribution from partners | £2,500 |
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)
Find out more about how NDA is working with it’s communities.
Total socio-economic spend in 2020 to 2021 is £1,011,943.
Top 5 Highest Contributions in 2020 to 2021
Project: Romney Marsh Employment Hub Stage 1
To develop a business centre. The business centre will provide quality grow-on space for existing businesses locally and attract new businesses to locate there.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £2,175,238 |
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2020 to 2021 | £705,238 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £437,818 |
| Contribution from partners | £1,470,000 |
Project: Port of Workington
The Port of Workington Master Plan (PDF)
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £120,000 |
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2020 to 2021 | £120,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £100,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
The following projects were supported by funding transferred to Magnox Ltd from NDA.
Durdle Door environmental campaign: Total cost = £8,944
The Community Regeneration of Millport Town Hall: Total cost = £50,000
Long Shop Community Recovery (Sizewell): Total cost = £42,005
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2020 to 2021 | £100,949 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £100,949 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Caithness Business Fund
To support local business in the Caithness area who may struggle with the additional costs that will arise as they look to reopen their businesses in a covid-19 compliant manner.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £200,000 |
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2020 to 2021 | £100,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £100,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £100,000 |
Project: Wick Harbour
Development of Business Plan for the High Water Protection Gate (HWPG) .
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £30,000 |
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2020 to 2021 | £30,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2020 to 2021 | £30,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Other funding
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Caithness and North Sutherland Fund
Total Socio-economic funding for 2020 to 2021 is £300,000. -
Copeland Community Fund
Total socio-economic funding for 2020 to 2021 is £1,545,000.