Socio-economic report 2018 to 2019
Published 15 January 2020
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Our Overall Strategy
As a responsible organisation and due to a legal obligation in the Energy Act (2004), the NDA takes due regard of the impact of its activities in the communities around its sites.
The NDA’s decommissioning work supports a considerable number of jobs in some remote parts of the UK. We strive to maximise the value of the buildings and the assets we own on behalf of the taxpayer. For example, by reusing land and buildings wherever possible. This funding is intended to help local communities who are or will be impacted by the changing levels of economic activity at our sites. If local communities are particularly reliant on nuclear sites, we work with local partners to help develop alternative economic opportunities. Examples of such projects are shown in this report.
We also fund projects that develop local skills and businesses take advantage of the economic opportunities from decommissioning. Funding is allocated on an assessment of local needs and on the basis of a competitive process to projects and organisations meeting local needs.
Our four principles:
Local
Our projects need to reflect local priorities. For larger projects, in particular, this means alignment with the plans of the appropriate local economic development organisations (such as Highlands and Islands Enterprise, LEPs or local authorities). We will only fund local organisations, or national organisations with a local presence
Evidence
Decisions will be made on the basis of clear evidence of need or opportunity and also evidence that projects can be delivered. We expect projects to be submitted with robust business cases
Governance
Our budgets are funded by the taxpayer, so we need robust governance systems
Outcomes
The focus is on making long-lasting positive social, economic or environmental benefit. Resources will be allocated on the basis of clear expected outcomes that reflect need/opportunity. Actual performance against targets will be robustly monitored and reported upon
Our objectives:
Sustainable incomes
To improve access to sustainable incomes by increasing skills, knowledge, aspirations & access to opportunities
Resilient Economies
To enable local wealth-building & inclusive growth in the capacity, diversity & capability of our local economies
Thriving Communities
To assist our communities to thrive by supporting sustainable activities that create self-reliance and independence
Good neighbour
Small scale community-based and social projects near our site
Economic evidence
It is important that our socio-economic decisions are evidence based, therefore, socio-economic impact assessments are carried out to support our decision-making process. These reports show us that the impact of our decommissioning work is very different at all our sites.
For more information on the economic impact assessments findings, please see links below:
- Sellafield Ltd economic impact assessment
- Magnox Ltd economic impact assessment
- Dounreay Site Restoration Limited economic impact assessment
Our overall approach
- Sellafield social impact plan
- Magnox social economic plan
- Dounreay social economic plan
- Low Level Waste Repository Plan
Total group funding committed
£19.6 million (approximately) was the total NDA group socio-economic funding committed
| Site | Total spend committed |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre | £21,000 |
| Sellafield Ltd | £10,707,897 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre – Sellafield projects | £500,000 |
| Low Level Waste Repository | £34,980 |
| Copeland Community Fund | £1,545,000 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd | £313,933 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre – Dounreay projects | £5,075,000 |
| Caithness & North Sutherland Fund | £269,199 |
| Magnox Ltd | £743,512 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre – Magnox projects | £400,000 |
| Total spend committed | £19,610,521 |
The NDA group total funding committed by category
The total funding committed by category for each site. The breakdown of the figures can be seen in the table below.
| Site | Resilient Economies(resilient-economies) | Sustainable Incomes(sustainable-incomes) | Thriving Communities(thriving-communities) | Other costs | Good Neighbour(good-neighbour) | Management Costs | Underspend & Variations | Annual Endowment & Enabling Fund | Site total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellafield Ltd | £4,196,685 | £2,829,663 | £2,849,791 | £831,758 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £10,707,897 |
| Magnox Ltd | £331,738 | £272,692 | £70,296 | £0 | £68,786 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £743,512 |
| Caithness & North Sutherland Fund | £74,475 | £25,040 | £117,500 | £0 | £3,284 | £48,901 | £0 | £0 | £269,199 |
| Copeland Community Fund | £78,669 | £646,696 | £180,058 | £0 | £0 | £246,360 | £309,003 | £84,215 | £1,545,001 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre | £5,575,000 | £400,000 | £0 | £21,000 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £5,996,000 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd | £186,611 | £31,641 | £0 | £70,681 | £25,000 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £313,933 |
| Low Level Waste Repository | £2,000 | £5,000 | £2,500 | £0 | £25,480 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £34,980 |
| Total by category | £10,445,178 | £4,210,731 | £3,220,145 | £923,439 | £122,550 | £295,261 | £309,003 | £84,215 | £19,610,522 |
Main points
- The NDA Socio-economic Group has contracted the Social Value Portal, to provide an online solution to measure and monitor the social value that our funding provides to communities living near our sites. The portal has been set up and we are now in a position to start collecting data for quarter 1 (April – June).
- The NDA is in the process of sourcing a Grants Management CRM system, which we hope to implement at the end of this year / beginning of next.
Case studies
For information on socio-economic projects funded in previous years, see the case studies collection.
Magnox Ltd
£1,143,512 was the total socio-economic funding committed across the Magnox estate for 2018 to 2019
Breakdown of funding:
£743,512 from Magnox Ltd
£400,000 from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre
Total amount of funding by each Magnox Ltd site
| Magnox Ltd spend | Corporate Centre spend | |
| Berkeley | £14,925 | £0 |
| Bradwell | £59,518 | £0 |
| Chapelcross | £15,991 | £0 |
| Dungeness | £51,091 | £0 |
| Harwell | £5,780 | £0 |
| Hinkley Point | £158,829 | £0 |
| Hunterston | £44,247 | £0 |
| Oldbury | £31,852 | £0 |
| Sizewell | £103,506 | £0 |
| Trawsfynydd | £115,000 | £0 |
| Winfrith | £4,065 | £0 |
| Wylfa | £138,708 | £400,000 |
Total level of funding by category
| Category | Magnox Ltd | NDA Corporate Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Resilient Economies | £331,738 | £0 |
| Sustainable Incomes | £272,692 | £400,000 |
| Thriving Communities | £70,296 | £0 |
| Good Neighbour | £68,786 | £0 |
Main points
- £743,512 funding supported 129 organisations across the Magnox estate. This leveraged almost £12.5m match funding.
- The majority of spend has been committed to projects located in high priority areas, although this year £250,000 has been committed to the Watchet East Quay project near Hinkley Point A site. Overall, this ambitious project attracted £6.7m of support that aims to build a stronger future for Watchet by creating an arts regeneration and social enterprise development on the quay.
- Good Neighbour applications were awarded £69,000 out of a total of £72,000 allocated at £6,000 for each of the 12 sites.
Top 10 highest contributions across the Magnox estate in 2018 to 2019
1. Menter Môn Morlais West Anglesey Demonstration Zone
| Funded directly by the NDA |
Menter Môn has secured a 45-year lease from The Crown Estate for 35km2 of seabed, for the Morlais Anglesey Demonstration Zone. This funding will support a two year consent and licencing process.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylfa | £886,514 | £400,000 | £0 | £486,514 |
2. Onion Collective CIC, Watchet East Quay Project
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
Award over 2 years - the East Quay project is an arts, community and enterprise regeneration development.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkley Point | £6.7m | £250,000 | £130,000 | £6.45m |
3. Môn Communities Next Steps Project (Year 2)
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
£300,000 was awarded over three years to continue with the successful delivery of the Academy whilst purchasing and renovating the offices and relocating the academy to the new premises in Holyhead town centre. The Magnox funding has safeguarded two roles annually. In 2018/19, 165 individuals moved into employment and 958 training opportunities were undertaken through the scheme.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylfa | £674,315 | £300,000 | £100,000 | £374,315 |
4. Leiston Long Shop
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
Awarded over three years – the project aims to preserve the museum’s historic buildings and artefacts to improve the overall visitor experience and increase visitor numbers. Part of the project is to develop new educational packages and encourage the community to become actively involved.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizewell | £554,000 | £189,800 | £98,738 | £364,200 |
5. STEM Gogledd
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
Awarded over four years - STEM Gogledd aims to increase the take up of and attainment in STEM subjects amongst 11-19 year olds in North West Wales. The project will develop a bespoke STEM Hub to complement mainstream services supported by STEM coordinators and mentors.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trawsfynydd | £2,007,214 | £201,000 | £50,250 | £1,806,214 |
6. Maldon: Sense of Place Co-ordinator
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
Awarded over three years - the Co-ordinator will engage with the business community to revive the Maldon and Burnham high streets to increase economic activity; work with the tourist sector to develop a series of events that will create vibrancy and help improve visitor experience. Identify projects that appeal to and support the elderly community. The overall aim is to make the area a better place to live, work and visit.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell | £130,000 | £120,000 | £40,000 | £10,000 |
7. West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
The Artist Mentoring Project is a nine pilot programme. It will train local people with an opportunity to obtain entrepreneurial skills and a career in community arts. The assistance will provide a wide range of training and mentoring opportunities. Opportunity for 10 participants, potential for eight new businesses. Match funding to be secured.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterston | £59,660 | £37,000 | £37,000 | £22,660 |
8.The Outdoor Partnership
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
Award over five years – the The Outdoor Partnership project will include new initiatives as part of the Pathways to Employment programme, working with BCUHB Mental Health Units on Anglesey and Gwynedd. Its main aim is to improve employment opportunities for local people with mental health problems, individuals with pan disabilities and removing barriers for underrepresented groups.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trawsfynydd | £1,575,166 | £180,000 | £36,000 | £1,395,166 |
9. Envision
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
A three-year Community Apprenticeship for disadvantaged young people. This project will reach 120 students each year and create mentoring opportunities for several businesses in the Bristol area, to the benefit of 10 local charities each year.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldbury | £180,000 | £90,000 | £30,000 | £90,000 |
10. Bala Lake Railway Trust
| Funded by Magnox Ltd |
In partnership with the Environment Agency and Bala Town Council, the project will devise, develop and build a new extended railway track from the edge of Bala Lake to the centre of the town. This will provide a new station and visitor attraction; enhance the town’s flood defences and commission new rolling stock. The extension will make a huge positive impact to the area as tourism is the main source of the local economy, anticipated increase of 30,000 visitors.
Long term creating eight employment opportunities, safeguarding 14 jobs, 15 indirect jobs created in the building phase.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Magnox Ltd 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trawsfynydd | £1.8m | £23,000 | £23,000 | £1.78m |
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL)
£5,388,933 was the total socio-economic funding committed for 2018 to 2019
Breakdown of funding:
£313,933 from Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL)
£5,075,000 from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre
Total level of funding by category
| Category | DSRL | NDA Corporate Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Resilient Economies | £186,611 | £5,075,000 |
| Other | £70,681 | £0 |
| Sustainable Incomes | £31,641 | £0 |
| Good Neighbour | £25,000 | £0 |
Main Points
In 2017 to 2018 the legacy payment to Caithness Horizons Museum came to an end, to allow for a new operating plan to be developed. Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd has committed £75,000 for the next 3 years to help deliver the new plan.
The NDA, working with Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd, committed £5m for Scrabster Harbour Trust towards the redevelopment of the St Ola Pier. The project, which will cost approximately £17m, will allow the harbour to service cruise ships and vessels working in the offshore oil and gas industry.
Note: CNSRP Project spend was lower this year due to a transition between the outgoing Programme Manager and a new Manager being appointed.
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2018 to 2019
1. Scrabster Harbour Trust: St Ola Pier Marine Site Investigations borehole drilling & testing.
| Funded directly by the NDA |
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/DSRL for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £300,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £225,000 |
2.Scrabster Harbour Trust: St Ola Pier Redevelopment
| Funded directly by the NDA |
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/DSRL for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £17m | £5,000,000 | £0 | £12m |
3. Caithness Horizons
To support the delivery of a new operating plan.
| Funded by DSRL |
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/DSRL for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 | £75,000.00 | £75,006.70 | £75,000.00 |
4. CCoC Public Service Obligation Study
Study follows on from a previous air service study (carried out in 2017) which concluded there could be potential market failure of the 2 established airlines. The study will ensure that the area has a strong case to allow a PSO to be put in place should market failure occur.
| Funded by DSRL |
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/DSRL for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £27,000.00 | £27,000.00 | £26,283.70 | £0 |
5. Dounreay Communities Fund
This fund is for small donations for local initiatives and charity organisations. 52 local organisations and charities supported.
| Funded by DSRL |
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/DSRL for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £25,000.00 | £25,000.00 | £25,000.35 | £0 |
Sellafield Ltd
£11,207,897 was the total socio-economic funding committed for 2018 to 2019
Breakdown of funding:
£10,707,897 from Sellafield Ltd
£500,000 from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre
Total level of funding by category
| Category | Sellafield Ltd | NDA Corporate Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Resilient Communities | £4,196,685 | £500,000 |
| Thriving Communities | £2,849,791 | £0 |
| Sustainable Incomes | £2,829,663 | £0 |
| Other | £831,758 | £0 |
Main Points
Sellafield’s most significant investments this year were £1.7m in the WELL Project (Western Excellence in Learning & Leadership), which has been co-developed as a pilot for West Cumbria as a way of improving educational outcomes and future life choices for disadvantaged students and £996k in The Watershed developing the infrastructure for business growth and diversification in West Cumbria.
Top 10 highest contributions in 2018 to 2019
1. Western Excellence in Learning & Leadership (WELL) Project
Co-developed by Sellafield Ltd, NDA, Cumbria County Council and Cumbria Alliance of System Leaders (CASL) as a way of improving educational outcomes and future life choices for disadvantaged students.
The project will embed a sustainable system-led structure for ongoing improvement in educational outcomes in West Cumbria. Developed in collaboration with the NDA and Cumbria County Council.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,702,250 | £1,702,250 | £1,702,250 | £0 |
2. The Watershed
The project is based on creating new fledgling businesses and helping new business owners to develop their ideas into commercially successful entities, driving economic development and diversification in Copeland and West Cumbria. The business support on offer is intended to drive new business ideas, create growth and deliver greater incomes from a wide range of sectors.
Business growth will deliver sustainable income and the breadth of sectors involved is intended to ensure less single sector dependence. The Watershed is next to the ‘Buzz Station’ development, enhancing the infrastructure for business development.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,176,000 | £996,000 | £996,000 | £180,000 |
3. Copeland Hidden Coast
Improving the physical infrastructure and growth in the tourism sector - to create a route for walking / cycling along the coast from Whitehaven to Silecroft. This investment leveraged a further £1.1m from the Coastal Communities Fund.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,705,000 | £605,000 | £605,000 | £1,100,000 |
4. Business Development in West Cumbria
Three-year programmes with Copeland Borough Council to support business development within West Cumbria through inward investment, start-ups, SME growth and social enterprises.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £510,000 | £510,000 | £510,000 | £0 |
5. Copeland Pride of Place
Copeland Pride of Place regeneration of four town centres, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont and Millom to make the areas more attractive to both residents and visitors. This is the start of a three-year programme.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £900,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £400,000 |
6. Local Authority Social Fund
Used to support growth in West Cumbria through business grants. It supported 11 businesses with grants and provided a ‘loan fund’ to West Cumbrian businesses.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £0 |
7. Beacon Virtual Museum
Support the introduction of digital technology to the Beacon Museum to increase both the intellectual and physical access to culture and heritage.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £432,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £82,000 |
8. Copeland 3 year Tourism Sector Development
The start of a three-year programme for Copeland Council to work in partnership with Cumbria Tourism, Lake District National Park Authority / World Heritage Sites and Western Lakes to deliver a plan that increases attractions, infrastructure and visitors to the West Cumbrian coast and valleys.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £399,000 | £399,000 | £399,000 | £0 |
9. West Cumbria Youth Activism Programmes
Nine youth providers in the Copeland Youth Network will work together to deliver a two-year programme aimed at improving employability skills and broadening cultural horizons through the completion of a specific project that they must identify, plan and deliver.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £0 |
10. Copeland Work & Skills Programme
Start of a new three-year phase of work and skills development through the Copeland Borough Council work and skills partnership. This programme has six work streams designed to address worklessness and unemployment.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £468,000 | £234,000 | £234,000 | £234,000 |
Low Level Waste Repository
£34,980 was the total socio-economic funding committed for 2018 to 2019
Total level of funding by category
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Good Neighbour | £25,480 |
| Sustainable Incomes | £5,000 |
| Thriving Communities | £2,500 |
| Resilient Economies | £2,000 |
Main Points
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LLWR supported 39 local projects.
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A visits programme which enables people to visit the site and meet with key members of staff. Approximately 50 visits per year capturing over 500 people are hosted by LLWR and include local, national and international visitors.
- LLWR is committed to apprenticeships and currently employs apprentices in the following disciplines:
- Business/Administration
- E&I Craft
- Mechanical Craft
- E&I Design Engineer
- Cyber Security & Process
- 8 LLWR supported STEM activities, local career fairs and educational initiatives.
Top 3 highest contributions made in 2018 to 2019
1. First Lego League Challenge – STEM
A five-year sponsorship for three local junior schools supported by 9 LLWR employees, working together as teams promoting STEM initiatives through a ‘Lego challenge’ against national schools. This is the third year of sponsorship, during which one of the LLWR supported schools won ‘Best Robot Design’.
| Total cost of the project | Total amount of funding for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5000 per year | £5000 | £5000 | N/A |
2. St Bees Pre School & Village Primary School
Donation of a new touchscreen/smartboard, including set up. The provision of good ICT equipment supports learning and development, by providing an effective tool to assist with whole class/group teaching, something that is essential in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Use of technology enriches learning and development across a broad and balanced curriculum including core subjects such as English, maths and science.
| Total cost of the project | Total amount of funding for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | £2,800 | £2,800 | N/A |
3. Drigg Bursary
An annual fund established between LLWR and Drigg Parish Council to support Drigg Parish residents with further education and training needs. LLWR’s contribution is match-funded by Drigg Parish Council.
| Total cost of the project | Total amount of funding for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | £2,500 | £2,500 | N/A |
The Copeland Community Fund
£1,545,000 was the total socio-economic funding committed for 2018 to 2019
Total level of funding by category
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Incomes | £646,696 |
| Underspend & Variations | £309,003 |
| Management Costs | £246,360 |
| Thriving Communities | £180,058 |
| Annual Endowment & Enabling Fund | £84,215 |
| Resilient Economies | £78,669 |
Main Points
Copeland Community Fund is an agreement negotiated with the Government to recognise the service Copeland provides to the nation by hosting the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) close to the village of Drigg.
LLWR gives the Fund £1.5 million a year (with uplift every five years linked to CPI and capped at 3% for the lifetime of the consent, the first uplift was applied in December 2017) for every year that the repository is placing waste in its vaults) in addition to an initial endowment of £10m.
Highlight in 2018/2019:
- 2 Annual endowments £65,000
- Number of grants allocated: 23 (16 Small Grants and 7 Large grants)
- Value of Grants Allocated: £905,422
- CCF Enabling Fund has supported 7 project developments: £19,215
- Total Committed 2018-19: £989,637
- Other Costs 2018-19 (Fund Administration & Underspend): £555,363
- Value of Match Funding: £2,650,945
Top 7 highest contributions made in 2018 to 2019
1. Phoenix Youth Project: The Phoenix Youth Project Core Staffing Costs
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Copeland Community Fund for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £362,270 | £181,134.80 | £181,134.80 | £181,135.20 |
2. Copeland Citizens Advice Bureau: Copeland Financial Inclusion Project
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Copeland Community Fund for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £437,170 | £138,747 | £138,747 | £298,423 |
3. Lakes College: Realising Our Potential
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Copeland Community Fund for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £199,274 | £99,274 | £99,274 | £100,000 |
4. Egremont Youth Partnership
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Copeland Community Fund for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £109,787 | £48,037 | £48,037 | £61,750 |
5. Safety Net (UK): Copeland Schools Project
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Copeland Community Fund for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £259,483 | £45,242 | £45,242 | £214,241 |
6. Copeland Borough: Cumbria Exchange Coordinator Role
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Copeland Community Fund for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £86,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £46,000 |
7. The Vulture Club: Creative Writing Project
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Copeland Community Fund for 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £86,889.47 | £36,814.73 | £36,814.73 | £50,074.74 |
Caithness & North Sutherland Fund
£269,199 was the total socio-economic funding committed for 2018 to 2019
Total level of funding by category
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Thriving Communities | £117,500 |
| Resilient Economies | £74,475 |
| Management Costs | £48,901 |
| Sustainable Incomes | £25,040 |
| Good Neighbour | £3,284 |
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2018 to 2019
1. Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, Wick
Funding towards the refurbishment of the MS Therapy Centre building in Wick.
| Total funding committed | £30,000 |
2. Armadale Village Hall
Funding towards the construction of a new village hall at Armadale to create a new energy efficient community building with improved car park access and facilities.
The new community building will serve as a hub for the community and will include new facilities to also encourage passing tourists and motorhomes to stop and visit.
| Total funding committed | £30,000 |
3. The Rotary Club of Thurso
Funding towards the costs of building a new low maintenance surf support facility at the Thurso East surfing site, promoting the area as a world class surfing venue and furthering the development of the surfing club and water-sports within the Dounreay travel to work area.
| Total funding committed | £29,750 |
4. Lybster Community Improvement Fundraising Group
Funding towards the costs of refurbishing the existing main street play park site in the village of Lybster with new modern play equipment that will also include picnic benches, sensory garden and planting as well as new fencing and safer surfacing to deliver a long-term infrastructure improvement to the recreational play park provision for the village situated along the main East Caithness coast tourist route.
| Total funding committed | £20,000 |
5. Berriedale Church & Cemetery Association
Funding towards the costs of refurbishing the exterior of Berriedale Church with traditional lime harling to preserve and restore the historically important Thomas Telford commissioned building as a visitor attraction and community facility for the benefit of the community and visitors and the promotion of its rich cultural heritage.
| Total funding committed | £20,000 |
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre
£5,996,000 was the total NDA Corporate Centre socio-economic funding committed for 2018 to 2019
(please note that the NDA Corporate Centre figures are also included in the Magnox, Dounreay and Sellafield sections).
NDA socio-economic spend split by business
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NDA Corporate Centre: Dounreay £5,075,000 NDA Corporate Centre: Sellafield £500,000 NDA Corporate Centre: Magnox £400,000 NDA Corporate Centre £21,000
Total level of funding by category
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Resilient Economies | £5,575,000 |
| Sustainable Incomes | £400,000 |
| Other Costs | £21,000 |
Top 4 contributions made in 2018 to 2019
1. Scrabster Harbour Trust: St Ola Pier Marine Site Investigations borehole drilling & testing
2. Scrabster Harbour Trust: St Ola Pier Redevelopment
3. Copeland Borough Council: Industrial Solutions Hub
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed in 2018 to 2019 | Funding drawn down in 2018 to 2019 | Contribution from funding partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | £500,000 | £500,000 | £0 | £0 |
4. Morlais
Outcomes and evaluation
- Magnox socio-economic funding infographic
- Dounreay socio-economic alliance: supporting the creation of sustainable alternative employment
Summary of funding committed over 5 years: 1 April 2013 – 31 March 2018
The below data shows the socio-economic group funding committed between 1 April 2013 – 31 March 2018 on projects £50,000 and over.
£53 million total spend
Group spend by financial year
Spend by site shown in a bar chart: breakdown can be seen in table below.
| Site | 2013 to 2014 | 2014 to 2015 | 2015 to 2016 | 2016 to 2017 | 2017 to 2018 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority | £2,726,601 | £1,989,095 | £671,792 | £5,150,646 | £1,208,325 | £11,746,459 |
| Sellafield Ltd | £2,958,773 | £2,838,584 | £3,005,095 | £13,062,358 | £4,855,241 | £26,720,051 |
| Magnox Ltd | £615,000 | £615,021 | £496,918 | £320,209 | £390,250 | £2,437,398 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd | £193,850 | £250,938 | £328,629 | £197,500 | £397,536 | £1,368,453 |
| Copeland Community Fund | £896,479 | £2,754,271 | £1,735,300 | £4,386,297 | £885,638 | £10,657,985 |
| Total yearly spend/commitment | £7,390,703 | £8,447,909 | £6,237,734 | £23,117,010 | £7,736,990 | £52,930,346 |
Group spend by category
Spend by category shown in a pie chart: breakdown can be seen in table below.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Social and Economic Infrastructure | £40,103,095 |
| Skills and Education | £6,090,825 |
| Economic Diversification | £5,103,158 |
| Employment | £962,268 |
| Other costs | £671,000 |