NDA Socio-economic report 2019 to 2020
Published 1 June 2022
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Our Overall Strategy
As a responsible organisation with a statutory obligation (contained within the Energy Act 2004) the NDA must have due regard towards the impact of our activities upon those communities around our sites.
Our decommissioning work supports a considerable number of jobs in some more remote parts of the UK and we strive to maximise the value of the assets we own on behalf of the taxpayer. This funding is intended to help local communities who are or will be impacted by the changing levels of economic activity at our sites. Where local communities are particularly reliant upon nuclear sites, we work with local partners to help develop alternative economic opportunities. Examples of such projects can be found in the pages below. We also fund projects that develop local skills and which help businesses to take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by decommissioning. Funding is allocated on the basis of a competitive process to projects and organisations that meet local needs.
Our 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 LEPs and equivalent bodies or local authorities). We will only fund 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 require robust governance systems.
- Outcomes – Our focus is to help achieve 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.
Economic evidence
Our socio-economic decisions are evidence based, therefore, socio-economic impact assessments are carried out to support our decision-making process. The reports show us that the impact of our decommissioning work is different at all of our sites.
More information on the economic impact assessments findings below:
- the economic impact of Sellafield Ltd
- Impact assessment of Magnox sites
- Dounreay Site Restoration Limited impact assessment
Our overall approach
NDA Local Social and Economic Impact strategy
See the NDA local social and economic impact strategy 2020 update
NDA Estate Plans
- Sellafield Ltd Social Impact Strategy
- Magnox Socio-Economic Plan 2016-21 (Interim)
- Dounreay socio-economic plan
- Low Level Waste Repository Plan
The NDA group socio-economic funding report 2019/20
The aim of this report is to provide a brief overview of the NDA group socio-economic commitments for financial year 2019/20.
Total group funding committed
In 2019/20 the total NDA socio-economic funding committed for the year was approximately £14 million
| Site | Total spend committed |
|---|---|
| Sellafield Ltd | £10,107,929 |
| Magnox Ltd | £1,012,535 |
| Caithness & North Sutherland Fund | £354,471 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre | £169,617 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre – Magnox Projects | £732,000 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre – Dounreay Projects | £58,500 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd | £268,741 |
| Low Level Waste Repository | £35,005 |
| Copeland Community Fund | £1,444,740 |
| Total committed | £14,183,538 |
SELLAFIELD LTD
Find out more about applying for Sellafield Ltd grants/reusable equipment.
Total socio economic spend for 2019/20 is £10,107,929
Main Points:
- Sellafield's most significant investment this year is the Transforming West Cumbria Programme that has been co-developed to address some of the challenges, which were highlighted in the West Cumbria Opportunities & Challenges report. This is a 3 year commitment which will see new and more efficient ways of working with our third sector organisations and create long lasting change in our local communities.
- There are a number of other major investments happening in the area, which aim to drive economic growth and develop the tourism offering in West Cumbria.
- In total 48 grants were awarded in the year with a further 68 small donations made to community projects.
Top 10 highest contributions in 2019/20
Transforming West Cumbria
Transforming West Cumbria (TWC) will address west Cumbria's most entrenched social and economic problems to create profound and long-lasting change in the community. It aims to put local people in charge of their own futures by empowering neighbourhoods to create transformational change. The programme will run for an initial three-year period. Cumbria Community Foundation - Connecting People Who Care With Causes That Matter (cumbriafoundation.org)
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £2,653,750 | £2,653,750 | £1,779,850 |
Cumbria Coastal Activity Centre Phase 3
The Cumbria Coastal Activities Centre (CCAC) will provide water sports and recreational facilities at Whitehaven Harbour; the 'Gateway to the Lakes'. In addition to supporting coastal recreational activities, the proposed low carbon CCAC building intends to provide an activity, arts and community centre for wider public use through its multi-functional event and educational space, making it the only centre of its kind in the North West. This supports the tourism development agenda in Copeland. The Edge Cumbria New Harbour Activity Hub Community Centre
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3,597,627 | £1,149,508 | £1,149,508 | £2,448,119 |
Support for local authority social funds
Funding for Copeland and Allerdale borough councils to support priority community projects in their communities; including business loans and health initiatives.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
COVID 19 support fund
A fund to enable third sector organisations to support community needs during the covid 19 pandemic.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £633,000 | £633,000 | £633,000 |
Industrial Solutions Hub
The Industrial Solutions Hub is a new initiative. Bringing together world-leading decommissioning skills and capabilities from Sellafield Ltd and its supply chain, the aim is to create a geographical cluster of businesses that will transform the economic prospects of West Cumbria and become a significant export earner for the UK. Funding to develop business case. Industrial Solutions Hub - YouTube
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,000,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
Copeland Hidden Coast Phase 2
Connecting Cumbria’s Hidden Coast Programme is designed to consolidate various elements along the coast to create an enhanced visitor offer, which supports all our coastal communities and expands the tourism offer in Copeland.The Edge Race - The Lake District Coast
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £936,410 | £481,400 | £481,400 | £455,010 |
Rosehill Theatre
Rosehill Theatre offers art, culture and entertainment within West Cumbria. Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £842,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £442,000 |
Beacon Museum
Support to the Beacon Museum to offer physical access to culture and heritage. The Beacon Museum (thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk)
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
Eco-system to provide a support function to entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses
Funding to develop a business case for a business start-up ecosystem in the Bus Station development in Whitehaven. The concept aims to provide support to individuals, businesses and corporates and help them innovate and grow. Eagle Labs Cumbria - Barclays Eagle Labs (uk.barclays)
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
Cumbria Academy for Autism specialist school
A specialist school for children with autism in West Cumbria which opened in September 2019. The capital investment was secured from central government but a number of specialist areas were not funded. This funding was for essential sensory spaces, outdoor facilities and internal safeguarding. Cumbria Academy for Autism
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5,669,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £5,484,000 |
(Magnox Ltd)https://www.magnoxsocioeconomic.com/
Total socio economic spend committed across the Magnox estate for 2019/20 is £1,744,535
Breakdown
Magnox Ltd socio-economic spend £1,012,535
NDA Corporate Centre socio-economic commitments £732,000
| Site | Magnox | NDA |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | £7,274 | |
| Bradwell | £47,302 | |
| Chapelcross | £92,700 | |
| Dungeness | £5,670 | |
| Harwell | £6,062 | |
| Hinkley | £122,756 | |
| Hunterston | £258,231 | |
| Oldbury | £37,194 | |
| Sizewell | £58,501 | £87,000 |
| Trawsfynydd | £191,873 | |
| Winfrith | £9,131 | |
| Wylfa | £175,841 | £645,000 |
Main points
- This year 113 projects benefitted from Magnox socio-economic funding.
- Just over £900,000 was allocated to help mitigate the closure of the Magnox sites. This included a number of education and skills training to improve employability.
- Good Neighbour projects awarded this year totalled £56,652 out of a total of £72,000 allocated at a nominal £6,000 against each of the 12 sites.
Top 10 highest contributions across the Magnox estate in 2019/20
Isle of Anglesey Council
North Anglesey Regeneration Fund
| NDA direct spend |
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylfa | £1,016,000 | £495,000 | £110,000 | £521,000 |
| Magnox direct spend |
North Ayrshire College
Funding over 2 years for new college North Ayrshire Future Skills Hub on the Kilwinning Campus. New Future Skills Hub for North Ayrshire.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterston | £1,494,374 | £499,999 | £0 | £994,375 |
Menter Mon
Arloesi Gwynedd Wledig (Year 1) Arloesi Gwynedd Wledig - Home
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trawsfynydd | £5,147,000 | £285,000 | £95,000 | £4,862,000 |
Watchet. Appl. 3360 year 2
Watchet East Quay East Quay Development - onion-collective (onioncollective.co.uk)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkley | £6,700,000 | £250,000 | £120,000 | £6,450,000 |
Long Shop Museum, Leiston Long shop revised
Year 2 funding The Long Shop Museum
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizewell | £743,000 | £189,800 | £46,600 | £553,200 |
Outdoor Partnership
Year 2 funding Partneriaeth Awyr Agored](https://partneriaeth-awyr-agored.co.uk/en/)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trawsfynydd | £1,575,166 | £180,000 | £36,000 | £1,395,166 |
Maldon District Council
Sense of Place Co-ordinator (year 2)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell | £130,000 | £120,000 | £40,000 | £10,000 |
Mon Communities Forward
Year 3 funding(Total funding committed £300,000 in 2017/18)Môn CF - Welcome (moncf.co.uk)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylfa | £674,315 | £100,000 | £374,315 |
Dumfries and Galloway Council, Annan & DG12 Grant Scheme
Small business grant scheme managed by Dumfries and Galloway Council in the area of Annan and DG12. supporting with up to 50% of the project cost.MAGNOX GRANT SUPPORTS LOCAL BUSINESS (dgwgo.com)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelcross | £75,000 | £75,000 |
Anglesey Column Trust
Funding will be for bilingual interpretation once the tourist attraction, visitor education centre and café open in 2021. Project will create a new business with the centre, 10 employment opportunities along with over 40 voluntary opportunities. Anglesey Column Trust - Business Wales - Social Business Wales (gov.wales)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylfa | £966,000 | £70,000 | £0 | £896,000 |
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd
Socio-economic support for communities near Dounreay - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Total socio-economic spend for 2019/20 is £327,241
Breakdown of spend
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd £268,741
NDA Corporate Centre £58,500
Main Points
- STEM activities supported: 159 activities were held, which involved 124 ambassadors and 2197 pupils.
- The Chamber of Commerce Business Mentoring Project created 5 new jobs, 3 new companies trading and 169% return of investment.
- Funding was approved for a business case for the Public Service Obligation Wick/JOG airport. The project has secured funding of £1m/yr for 4 years from Scottish Government.
- Space Hub Sutherland: 0.5FTE seconded to CNSRP to support stakeholder relations. 4 quarterly newsletters produced, 78 individual visitors attended drop in sessions, 15 community events held and planning documentation submitted on time and planning approved.
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2019/20
| NDA Direct Spend |
John O’Groat Mill
The funding is required to assist with the purchase costs of the Mill, Mill Cottages, Mill Pond and adjacent field. This is the first phase of a wider redevelopment which will bring this important community asset into public ownership to deliver a range of social, educational and economic benefits to the local area. John O'Groats' historic mill set to be handed over (johnogroat-journal.co.uk)
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £428,064 | £43,500 | £0 | £384,564 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd Spend |
PSO Business case/comms
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £38,748 | £38,784 |
COVID-19 Community Support
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £32,162 | £32,162 |
Dounreay Communities Fund
This fund is for small donations for local initiatives and charity organisations. Dounreay Communities Fund
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £25,000 | £25,000 |
Caithness Chamber of Commerce Business Mentoring Project
A business mentoring programme for start-ups and small business support Business Support & Mentoring - Caithness Chamber of Commerce
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £15,000 | £15,000 |
Caithness and North Sutherland Fund
Total socio economic spend for 2019/20 is £354,471
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2019/20
Thurso Youth Club Development Project
TYC Development Project - Funding towards costs to deliver a two-year development programme of weekly youth club sessions and activities. This will also include creating two additional staff posts consisting of a Community Officer and Senior Youth Worker to develop the youth club's young people services and improve the club's sustainability.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £88,343 | £30,000 | £0.00 | £58,343 |
Helmsdale & District Development Trust
Main build costs of refurbishing an existing old tennis court site situated in the village of Helmsdale
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £492,172 | £30,000 | £0.00 | £462,172 |
Caithness Community Connections – Lybster Young People's Activities
To help with costs to deliver a two-year programme of young people sessions and social activities within the Lybster area. The programme will include weekly early years sessions and youth clubs as well as holiday term activities to improve access to young people services within the rural coastal village.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £63,990.16 | £30,000 | £0.00 | £33,990.16 |
Ormlie Community Association Project Management
Towards costs associated with developing and administering a programme of community services and activities to support vulnerable people living in the Ormlie, Thurso and surrounding area.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £123,822 | £30,000 | £0.00 | £93,822 |
Lyth Arts Centre
Towards costs of delivering a two-year young people education and engagement project Lyth Arts Centre - The UK's most northerly mainland Arts Centre
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £74,330 | £27,330 | £0.00 | £47,000 |
LOW LEVEL WASTE REPOSITORY
LLWR’s Community Investment Fund - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Total socio economic spend for 2019/20 is £35,005
Main Points
- This year LLWR supported 21 local projects through socio-economic funding.
- Our visits programme which enables people to visit the site and meet with key members of staff, hosted 70 visits during 2019/20 capturing over 600 people, which included local, national and international stakeholders.
- LLWR is committed to apprenticeships and during 2019/20 employed apprentices in the following disciplines: Project Management, Project Controls, Commercial Procurement, Operational Management and Business/Administration.
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2019/20
Cumbria Community Foundation - Positive Disrupters Scheme
Match funding to support the Positive Disrupters competition for the youth individuals in Copeland. The aim is to improve their chances of achieving or realising their goals/ambitions by providing them with support and opportunities. Cumbria Community Foundation - Connecting People Who Care With Causes That Matter (cumbriafoundation.org)
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £7,000 | £7,000 |
First Lego League
C-Stem Support for 3 local schools in the First Lego League Challenge. (Year 4 - 2019-2020)
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5,000 | £5,000 |
Waberthwaite School & Community
Support towards the development of an outdoor project which will provide a space for the school and wider community to use with a focus on promoting good mental health and encouraging physical exercise.
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5,000 | £5,000 |
Hensingham 1st Scout Group
Funding to purchase a box trailer to facilitate the delivery of events by the group. The trailer will also be shared with other scout groups in West Cumbria. On The Level Issue 26 December 2020 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3,150 | £3,150 |
Friends of Gosforth School
Funding towards an IT project that will provide children with access to iPads whilst at school to assist with their learning and development. On The Level Issue 26 December 2020 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £3,500 | £3,500 |
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
NDA: working with our communities - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Total socio-economic commitments in 2019/20 is £960,116 (please note that the NDA figures are also included in the Magnox and Dounreay sections).
Main Points
- The NDA's Local Social and Economic Impact Strategy went out for consultation in January 2020.
- The NDA socio-economic team developed the One NDA Local Social and Economic Impact Practitioners' Guidance – Grant funding, which sets out how we deliver socio-economic funding across the group.
- We also developed the NDA's Grants Management System, which will be launched in 2020.
Top 4 highest Contributions in 2019/20
John O'Groat Mill
To assist with purchase costs of the Mill. Mill complex formally handed over as 270-year family link comes to an end (johnogroat-journal.co.uk)
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed NDA 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £428,064 | £43,500 | £0 | £384,564 |
Isle of Anglesey Council
North Anglesey Economic Regeneration Plan (gov.wales)
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed NDA 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,016,000 | £495,000 | £110,000 | £521,000 |
Saxmundham Art Station
Towards the development of workspace & supportive creative network hub
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed NDA 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £324,900 | £87,000 | £50,000 | £237,900 |
Mey Highland Games
Sponsoring Mey Highland Games Aug 2019.
What's On – Mey Highland Games (meyhighlandgames2022.com)
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed NDA 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| £15,000 | £15,000 |
Copeland Community Fund
https://copelandcommunityfund.co.uk
Total socio-economic commitments in 2019/20 is £1,444,740