NDA socio-economic report 2021 to 2022
Published 12 October 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 2021 to 2022.
Total group funding committed
In the financial year 2021 to 2022 the total NDA socio-economic funding committed for the year was approximately £11.6m
| Site | Total spend committed |
|---|---|
| Sellafield Ltd | £8,132,707 |
| Magnox Ltd | £1,020,035 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority | £1,912,892 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd | £497,000 |
| Low Level Waste Repository | £35,000 |
| Total committed | £11,597,634 |
Sellafield Ltd
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Total socio economic spend for 2021 to 2022 is £8,132,707
Top 10 highest contributions in 2021 to 2022
Project: Industrial Solutions Hub – Copeland Borough Council
Establishment of the iSH entity - Creating environment for jobs, employment, skills and training opportunities. Entrepreneurs, businesses and industry coming together to collaborate and design, develop and manufacture innovative solutions.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £2,369,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2021 to 2022 | £1,369,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £1,369,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £500,000 contributed in 2020 to 2021 |
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 2021 to 2022 | £1,311,106 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £1,311,106 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: CCF TWC Bedrock
Support towards the stability of community organisations delivering essential services (Year 4)
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £2,107,400 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2021 to 2022 | £522,500 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £522,500 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Allerdale Social Fund
Support for local authority social funds
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £500,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2021 to 2022 | £500,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £500,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Copeland Social Fund
Support for local authority social funds
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £500,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2021 to 20221 | £500,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £500,000 |
| 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 2021 to 2022 | £415,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £415,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Beacon Museum contribution
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £0 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2021 to 2022 | £325,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £325,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Millom Hub – Cumbria County Council:
Creating a community hub that will house a range of services and flexible space for multiple uses by the public and other users.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £440,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2021 to 2022 | £250,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £250,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £190,000 |
Project: Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners
Lighthouse refurbishment - repair, refurbish and paint the iconic Lighthouses on the piers at Whitehaven Harbour.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £220,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2021 to 2022 | £195,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £195,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £25,000 |
Project: Copeland Borough Council – Development of Millom Town Deal application
The Town Investment Plan represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Millom to arrest economic decline, through an integrated set of proposals which respond to identified need and opportunity and establish a strong platform for sustainable economic growth and investment.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £430,000 |
| Total funding committed by Sellafield in 2021 to 2022 | £195,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £195,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £235,000 |
Magnox Ltd
Find out more about how Magnox are working with their communities.
Total socio economic spend committed across the Magnox estate for 2021 to 2022 is £1,020,035
| Magnox site | Spent committed |
|---|---|
| Berkeley | £29,737 |
| Bradwell | £1,000 |
| Chapelcross | £50,000 |
| Dungeness | £36,486 |
| Harwell | £99,265 |
| Hinkley | £50,000 |
| Hunterston | £0 |
| Oldbury | £30,104 |
| Sizewell | £2,699 |
| Trawsfynydd | £188,769 |
| Winfrith | £9,940 |
| Wylfa | £522,035 |
| Total | £1,020,035 |
Top 8 highest contributions across the Magnox estate in 2021 to 2022
All projects are Magnox direct spend.
Project: Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (LabSTEM)
Refurbish labs across GLLM sites in Llangefni, Dolgellau, Marian Mawr
Location: Wylfa
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £2,227,603 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2021 to 2022 | £386,034 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £386,034 |
| Contribution from partners | £1,197,020 |
Project: Somerset Education Bus Partnership (£195k over four years)
Somerset Education Business Partnership connects employers with education providers to help businesses develop future talent and young people to develop employability skills.
Location: Hinkley Point A
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £515,000 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2021 to 2022 | £195,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £15,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £320,000 (£80k annually) |
Project: Môn Communities Forward
Refurbishment of new hub in Amlwch
Location: Wylfa
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £175,000 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2021 to 2022 | £98,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £98,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £77,000 |
Project: South Oxfordshire Food Education Alliance (SOFEA)
Repurposing of warehouse to provide accommodation with a welcoming environment for learning and education for young people.
Location: Harwell
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £192,000 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2021 to 2022 | £96,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £96,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £96,000 |
Project: Envision
Support disadvantaged teenagers reach their potential and inspire them to aspire to do whatever they want.
Location: Oldbury
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £180,000 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2021 to 2022 | £90,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £30,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £30,000 |
Project: Menter Amlwch
Fund Business Manager role for 18 months (£35k for year 1 and £15k for year 2)
Location: Wylfa
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £50,000 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2021 to 2022 | £50,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £35,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Lockerbie Old School
Support for Community Hub Project
Location: Chapelcross
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £4,566,076 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2021 to 2022 | £50,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £50,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £1,279,755 |
Project: Bala Lake Railway Trust
Project Red Dragon, Professional fees to develop project to bring Bala Lake Railway info the centre of Bala town.
Location: Trawsfynydd
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £38,790 |
| Total funding committed by Magnox in 2021 to 2022 | £38,790 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £38,790 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd
Find out more about the socio-economic support for communities near Dounreay.
Total socio-economic spend for 2021 to 2022 is £497,000
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2021 to 2022
Project: North Coast Visitor Attraction, ex Caithness Horizons (funding committed FY 2020 to 2021):
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 Dounreay in 2021 to 2022 | £0 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £35,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £225,000 |
Project: Venture North Destination Management
Venture North currently supports members and the tourism industry in Caithness and Sutherland. Incorporated in 2013, the organisation has been engaging businesses and delivering a number of consumer and business focused activities designed to promote the tourism offering in the north Highlands.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £551,000 |
| Total funding committed by Dounreay in 2021 to 2022 | £97,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £27,850 |
| Contribution from partners | £454,000 |
Project: Strathnaver Museum (funding committed FY 2020 to 2021)
Redevelopment of Strathnaver Museum
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £1,524,402 |
| Total funding committed by Dounreay in 2021 to 2022 | £0 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £80,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £1,444,402 |
Project: Engineering, Technology and Energy Centre (ETEC) manager
DSRL committed to 3 years funding to support the recruitment of the ETEC manager. This was to ensure that the post attracted the right type of person who had business development experience to grow the ETEC offering.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £87,000 |
| Total funding committed by Dounreay in 2021 to 2022 | £87,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £26,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Transport for Tongue
Transport for Tongue provides support to enable students to travel to North Highland College UHI.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £47,457 |
| Total funding committed by Dounreay in 2021 to 2022 | £30,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £10,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £17,457 |
Low Level Waste Repository
Find out more about LLWR’s community investment fund.
Total socio economic spend for 2021 to 2022 is £85,000
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2021 to 2022
Project: Better Tomorrows, Cumbria Community Foundation
The first of a three year commitment to Cumbria Community Foundation, The Better Tomorrows project aims to secure a quality youth provision for all teenagers in Cumbria. The project offers support on training youth workers, setting up and securing safe spaces for youth groups with the aim of creating a sustainable youth provision for the future. This will also aid employment in the area for those employed subsequently as youth workers.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | N/A |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2021 to 2022 | £50,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £50,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Around the Coombe Community Group
Donation towards their Covid resilience fund which supports over 5000 under-privileged /vulnerable people living in and around the Millom area. The funding provides care-packs, utility vouchers, clothing for those most in need. Purchases are made from local shops wherever possible to help support the local economy.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £6,000 |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2021 to 2022 | £6,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £6,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: CCF Winter Warmth
Cumbria Community Foundation supports the elderly and most vulnerable in Cumbria, who struggle to heat their homes and to stay warm and healthy over the winter period. , The fund is to ensure local people in crisis are supported over the winter period. The fund offers grants as well as advice and support on energy efficiency as well as befriending those in need.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | N/A |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2021 to 2022 | £10,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £10,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Egremont cost of living support scheme
This project has supported the purchase of thermos flasks, hot water bottles and food hampers for 50-60 of the elderly and most vulnerable in the community as well as working with local schools to assist families. The scheme also will support the warmth hub where help and advice can be sought over the coldest months. Food is purchased from local business’ supporting the local economy.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | N/A |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2021 to 2022 | £10,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £10,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Sensory Room – Millom Stepping Stones
Working with Millom Stepping Stones to transform a small room into a sensory room for children with additional sensory needs. This offers a safe space within the school for one to one sessions as well as bookable slots for the wider community to use.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £12,379 |
| Total funding committed by LLWR in 2021 to 2022 | £5,345 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £5,345 |
| Contribution from partners | £7,034 |
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)
Find out more about how NDA is working with our communities.
Total socio-economic commitments in 2021 to 2022 is £1,900,000
Top 5 highest Contributions in 2021 to 2022
Project: Garnock Visitor and Community Hub, Lochshore
Construction of the Garnock Visitor and Community Hub at Lochshore.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total cost of the project | £4,205,773 |
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2021 to 2022 | £500,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £500,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £3,705,773 |
The following projects were supported via a transfer of funding to Magnox.
Project: East Watchet Quay
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2021 to 2022 | £300,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £300,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: Morlais West Anglesey Demonstration Zone
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2021 to 2022 | £200,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £200,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: North Anglesey Regeneration Plan (Year 2)
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2021 to 2022 | £187,938 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £187,938 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Project: CNSRP Project Support resources: This project was supported via a transfer of funding to Dounreay.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total funding committed by NDA in 2021 to 2022 | £487,000 |
| Amount drawn down in 2021 to 2022 | £179,000 |
| Contribution from partners | £0 |
Other funding
Caithness and North Sutherland Fund:
Total socio-economic funding for 2021 to 2022 is £300,000
Total socio-economic funding for 2021 to 2022 is £1,545,000