Socio-economic spend report 2016/17
Published 21 March 2018
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The aim of this report is to provide a brief overview of NDA group socio-economic spend for the financial year 2016/17.
We contributed £20.2 million to a number of exciting projects. These range from the development of Wick Harbour in the very north of Scotland to unlocking economic opportunities near Romney Marshes in the south of England.
There have been a number of significant commitments in Wales in renewable energy and other projects in recognition of the importance of the largest Magnox nuclear power station, Wylfa, which ceased electricity generation at the end of 2015.
The NDA’s socio-economic work is delivered by local organisations, local authorities and local communities. Therefore we would like to thank all our partners with whom we work throughout the country. We hope you find this a useful summary of our and their activities.
Showcase of socio-economic projects
Total spend
£20.2 million was the total NDA Group socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
Over 200 projects benefitted from NDA Group socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
| Organisation | NDA Group socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Sellafield Ltd (Campus Whitehaven) | £10,500,000 |
| Sellafield Ltd (excluding Campus Whitehaven) | £3,767,696 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority | £3,039,470 |
| Magnox Ltd | £724,279 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd | £366,500 |
| Caithness & North Sutherland Fund | £346,044 |
| Low Level Waste Repository | £43,448 |
| Copeland Community Fund | £1,500,000 |
Funding by category
| Category | Total NDA Group socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Campus Whitehaven | £10,500,000 |
| Education / Skills | £3,718,585 |
| Social infrastructure | £2,391,720 |
| Economic infrastructure | £1,608,492 |
| Other costs | £1,342,498 |
| Economic diversification | £285,048 |
| Good neighbour projects | £243,094 |
| Employment | £157,000 |
| Administrative costs | £41,000 |
For information on socio-economic projects funded in previous years, see the following case studies:
- Gloucestershire: transformation of former nuclear site into college campus and business park
- North Ayrshire: Youth Employment Scheme
- North Wales: Gwynedd’s Offer
- North Wales: Eryri Centre of Excellence
- Caithness: Scrabster Harbour
- Cumbria: Investing in business
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority direct spend
£3,039,470 was the total direct NDA socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
Level of NDA funding by category
| Category | NDA socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Education / Skills | £2,000,000 |
| Economic infrastructure | £1,039,470 |
Direct interventions by Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
1. Wick Harbour - High Water Protection Gate
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dounreay (Caithness) | Economic infrastructure | £1,000,000 | - |
This funding will provide a third of the costs towards constructing a high-water protection gate. It will protect Wick harbour from violent storms that have inflicted serious damage at the harbour in recent years.
The project will support the diversification of local economy into the off-shore renewables sector and establish up to 200 new jobs in Wick supporting the operations and maintenance of the wind farm in the North Sea.
2. Grwp Llandrillo Menai Engineering Centre
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trawsfynydd (North Wales) | Education / Skills | £2,000,000 | - |
Rhodri Glyn - Land Based Engineering (English)
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (the College Group comprising Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor and Coleg Menai) offers a range of qualifications, including degrees, in a wide number of subjects such as Construction, Automotive Engineering and Building Services.
This funding helps young people gain the right skills to take up opportunities within Snowdonia Enterprise Zone and other development projects within the region.
This project began March 2017.
3. Scrabster Harbour Ice Plant - interim solution
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dounreay (Caithness) | Economic Infrastructure | £39,470 | £39,470 |
Scrabster harbour
A new ice plant provides ice in a form that modern businesses and vessels use. The project has ensured that fisheries landings in the port are maintained, and potentially increased thereby sustaining and potentially increasing employment in fish landing, selling and processing locally.
Project has been completed. The plant opened in September 2017 and is in use by the fishing industry. The project has improved the quality and continuity of supply.
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd spend
£366,500 was the total DSRL socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
Level of DSRL funding by category
| Category | DSRL socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Economic diversification | £125,000 |
| Employment | £105,000 |
| Education / Skills | £50,500 |
| Administrative costs | £41,000 |
| Social infrastructure | £25,000 |
| Good neighbour projects | £20,000 |
Highest spend by Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd
1. Staff costs and secondments
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Employment | £91,000 | £91,000 |
Secondees are put into organisations in order to facilitate projects forward, inward investment and skills development work.
To date, two secondees:
- one to North Highland College/University of the Highlands and Islands to support the interaction between the local schools and the university, and to promote the STEM subjects
- the other supports Highlands and Islands Enterprise to bring inward investment into the county and has played a role in engaging interest from multi-national companies in a proposed vertical launch project for satellites being considered by the UK Space Agency.
2. Caithness Horizons
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Economic diversification | £90,000 | £90,000 |
Caithness Horizons is a community-owned museum and exhibition gallery, housed in Thurso’s old town hall, which aims to increase understanding of the local history and natural heritage. Caithness Horizons welcomes up to 70,000 visitors a year. It provides a service to NDA/DSRL hosting VIP visits to the Dounreay exhibition, which is housed there. Visitors can see firsthand the history of the site in the context of the history of the county going back to prehistoric times.
3. Highlands and Islands Airports Infrastructure Improvements
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Economic infrastructure | £25,000 | £25,000 |
Funding was given to improve car parking at Wick John O’Groats Airport which doubles up as overspill car parking for Nucleus, the Nuclear and Caithness Archives.
The improved facility has been frequently used by airport clientele and Nucleus. Nucleus has been able to host larger-scale events without congestion.
4. Dounreay Communities Fund
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Social infrastructure | £20,000 | £20,000 |
This fund is for small donations to local initiatives and charity organisations.
A large number of small organisations have benefitted from the sponsorship for local, social projects and initiatives.
5. Caithness Chamber of Commerce Nuclear Directory
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Employment | £25,000 | £25,000 |
This directory was published in order to promote the local supply chain.
The directory was most recently used at a Scottish Supply Chain event generating a number of enquiries and interest. It is also used to support the Dounreay LINC project, set up to encourage small and medium enterprises at a local and national level to collaborate with each other in delivering innovative solutions that support the Dounreay decommissioning programme.
6. STEM coordination and activities
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dounreay | Education/Skills | £32,500 | £26,500 |
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd has been involved in a number of STEM-related activities, including part-funding the attendance at various events of a STEM co-ordinator and STEM ambassador. Currently, Dounreay has 66 STEM Ambassadors provide 820 hours of volunteering. They have supported the Scottish Craft Apprentice competition, which was held for the first time at the Engineering Technology & Energy Centre, North Highland College, raising the centre’s profile.
7. Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership (CNSRP) Funding Support
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Employment | £33,000 | £33,000 |
Funding towards a Programme Manager. This position is part-funded by the NDA and the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Caithness & North Sutherland Fund
£346,044 was the total Caithness & North Sutherland Fund socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
Level of Caithness & North Sutherland Fund by category
| Category | Caithness & North Sutherland Fund socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Social infrastructure | £178,610 |
| Economic infrastructure | £70,000 |
| Economic diversification | £62,839 |
| Education / Skills | £20,000 |
| Good neighbour projects | £14,595 |
Highest spend interventions by Caithness & North Sutherland Fund
1. Golf Course Purchase Project
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Social infrastructure | £30,000 | £30,000 |
This funding ensured the long-term sustainability of a golf club in the community rather than it passing to private estate ownership.
The golf course purchase has been completed and a sustainability plan covers the operation and developing business in conjunction with VisitScotland’s scenic driving route North Coast 500.
2. Staxigoe - play park project
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Social infrastructure | £30,000 | £30,000 |
This funding helped construct a play facility for local children, which has improved the area.
3. Council for Voluntary Services North Project Development Consultant
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Economic diversification | £25,582.10 | £25,582.10 |
A community and voluntary sector support body is preparing a community development plan using a participative method to ensure community-buy in.
4. Wick Players
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Social infrastructure | £15,000 | £15,000 |
This funding for a community arts performance charity has refurbished their club room roof.
The Wick Players own the building which houses their wardrobe and props, as well as providing rehearsal space.
5. A Museum for the North Project - improving Timespan’s museum exhibitions
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caithness | Social and economic infrastructure | £15,000 | £15,000 |
Timespan in Helmsdale is a community-led museum/gallery which is frequented by tourists and locals alike.
Timespan has reviewed its exhibition and a new exhibition space/theme is being developed.
Magnox Ltd spend
£724,279 was the total Magnox Ltd socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
Level of funding by each Magnox Ltd site
| Site | Magnox Ltd socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Wylfa (Anglesey) | £396,853 |
| Dungeness A (Kent) | £167,380 |
| Trawsfynydd (North Wales) | £56,750 |
| Bradwell (Essex) | £33,087 |
| Chapelcross (Dumfriesshire) | £16,338 |
| Hunterston A (Ayrshire) | £15,783 |
| Berkeley (Gloucestershire) | £13,330 |
| Hinkley Point A (Somerset) | £6,189 |
| Winfrith (Dorset) | £5,176 |
| Sizewell A (Suffolk) | £5,077 |
| Harwell (Oxfordshire) | £4,872 |
| Oldbury (South Gloucestershire) | £3,444 |
Magnox sites are classified into high, medium or low priority in relation to socio-economic intervention; according to:
- the prevailing socio-economic conditions in the community
- the proximity to a significant change in operations and job numbers
Dungeness A, Trawsfynydd, Bradwell and Hunterston A are all classified as high priority sites. Chapelcross, Winfrith & Wylfa have medium priority. Low priority sites are Berkeley, Harwell, Hinkley, Oldbury and Sizewell A.
Level of Magnox Ltd funding by category
| Category | Magnox Ltd socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Economic infrastructure | £266,500 |
| Good neighbour projects | £190,558 |
| Education / Skills | £118,012 |
| Economic diversification | £97,209 |
| Employment | £52,000 |
Highest spend interventions by Magnox Ltd
1. Menter Môn – Morlais Project - funding for grid connection
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | Economic infrastructure | £300,000 | £200,000 |
MEP 2016 - Dafydd Gruffydd discusses Menter Môn-Morlais
A fully populated tidal energy demonstration zone will attract £500 million of turbine developer investments into tidal stream energy on Anglesey and has the potential to create a significant number of jobs in the local economy.
To date, Menter Môn has secured 13.5MW export connection with Scottish Power Energy Networks and received an offer from National Grid for an 180MW grid connection. Eight potential tidal technology developers have secured tidal berths within the zone. Work to secure the appropriate consents, identify grid connection routes and undertake the necessary environmental impact assessment is ongoing. The project is awaiting confirmation of £24 million of European Regional Development Fund funding.
2. Energy Island - Bryn Cefni Business Park Llangefni Infrastructure
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | Economic infrastructure | £100,000 | £66,500 |
Anglesey Enterprise Zone/Ardal Menter Ynys Mon
By undertaking the infrastructure studies and planning applications required to support major developments and create business space for employment use during the construction and operational phases of Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station.
The project began in March 2017 and studies are ongoing.
3. Marsh Academy CineMarsh
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | Good neighbour projects | £50,000 | £50,000 |
CineMARSH
CineMarsh Project provides reasonably priced cinema facilities and promotional events to support disadvantaged groups, attracting visitors to Romney Marsh and helping to strengthen the Marsh Academy as a hub for the local community. Future revenue will also finance the provision of better theatre facilities for the school, in turn providing an enhanced visitor and community attraction.
Magnox Scheme funding has been committed and will be released following confirmation of match funding and formal start of the project.
4. Shepway District Council: 4 Feasibility Studies
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | Economic diversification | £40,000 | £40,000 |
The Romney Marsh Partnership Action Plan identifies the Mountfield Road Industrial Estate as the key employment development opportunity site for Romney Marsh. The feasibility studies will look at what utilities and infrastructure are needed to service the site, the costs of developing plots, designing and building space for expanding businesses, as well as options for a new business hub and skills centre. Depending on the outcomes of the studies, the site could provide up to 20,000 square metres of new space for up to 40 businesses and 700 jobs.
The project began in March 2017 and completion is expected September 2018.
5. Môn Communities First
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey | Education and skills | £99,282 | £37,992 |
The Môn Communities First project provides support for individuals from deprived areas. The programme offers training courses to improve basis skills, obtain qualifications and supports individuals into employment.
| Target | Expected number of individuals for year 1 and 2 |
|---|---|
| Improving Basic Skills | 90 |
| Gained a qualification | 216 |
| Entered Employment | 176 |
| Participants Gaining IOSHH Working Safely | 23 |
| Participants Passing their CSCS Theory | 14 |
| Participants Gaining their CSCS Card | 11 |
| Participants Passing their Driving Theory | 7 |
| Participants Passing their Practical Driving Test | 0 |
Sellafield Ltd spend
£14,267,696 was the total Sellafield Ltd socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
Level of Sellafield Ltd funding by category
| Category | Sellafield Ltd socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Campus Whitehaven | £10,500,000 |
| Social infrastructure | £1,782,146 |
| Other costs | £960,377 |
| Education / Skills | £867,423 |
| Economic infrastructure | £157,750 |
Highest spend interventions by Sellafield Ltd
1. Campus Whitehaven - infrastructure investment in the the new Campus
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Education and skills | £10,500,000 | £6,400,000 |
Campus Whitehaven - internal virtual reality flythrough
Campus Whitehaven - progress update
The Campus vision is to provide a state-of-the-art education facility for secondary school pupils and disabled children, helping Whitehaven to become a place of energy, aspiration and learning. Construction work commenced at the beginning of 2017.
2. Community Investment – community projects that received financial donations following a community voting process, and our sponsorship and donations fund.
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Social infrastructure | £663,160 | £663,160 |
Thousands of people cast their vote for the projects they felt were most important in making a positive impact in their communities.
19 community groups across Copeland and Allerdale received funding of up to £50,000 per project to turn their project ideas into reality. Over 100 charities/groups received funding through sponsorships and donations with £13,828 of match funding achieved by the workforce.
Some examples include:
- Mayfield school purchasing IT equipment to improve student communication
- Whitehaven Civic Hall refurbishment of the main hall and toilets
- The Freedom Project which will offer counselling to young people and children who are affected by domestic violence
3. West Cumbria Social Fund – paid to Copeland and Allerdale borough councils for social impact activities
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Social infrastructure | £1,000,000 | £731,514 |
The fund has a positive impact on the residents in both Allerdale and Copeland. Allerdale invested its social fund in economic growth and supporting local businesses. Copeland invested its fund to support health and well-being through fitness facilities.
4. Apprentice Scheme - provides high quality training and ensures a regular stream of apprentices are available for the local business community.
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Education and skills | £390,000 | £390,000 |
Sellafield Ltd apprentice
Community apprentices are predominately engineering apprentices funded by a partnership between Sellafield Ltd and Gen2, which are available for the business community. As a result of funding received from Sellafield Ltd, a further £1.3 million of government funding has been leveraged to support the programme.
Since the Sellafield Ltd Community Apprenticeships programme started in 2004, 236 young people have undertaken apprenticeships through Gen2, many attaining full-time employment across west Cumbrian businesses
5. West Cumbria Works - employment brokerage set up by Sellafield Ltd aiming to support the unemployed and underemployed back into employment
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Education and skills | £227,563 | £227,563 |
West Cumbria Works provides support to those seeking employment but lacking the necessary skills or confidence with access to an employment brokerage utilising our supply chain to help move them closer or into employment.
522 local people are registered with West Cumbria Works. Since it commenced in 2015, 68 people have been placed into work of which 90% of those were previously on workless benefits; and 43% gaining employment in Sellafield’s supply chain.
Support is provided across all 56 wards of Allerdale and Copeland with targeted support in the 27 most deprived wards.
6. The Beacon - contribution to the Beacon museum in Whitehaven
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Education and skills | £112,404 | £112,404 |
Support towards the Beacon as a tourist attraction which hosts a visitor centre-type experience for Sellafield Ltd.
In 2016/17 the Beacon had nearly 25,000 visitors, plus school visits which is a further 5,500 students.
7. Skills Investment - investment in education and skills initiatives in West Cumbria
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Education and skills | £278,811 | £278,811 |
The investment in skills and education activities covers students in west Cumbria, helping in their careers choices and involving children in local and national events.
65 students received work experience through a co-ordinated approach with the supply chain. Over £140,000 was invested in equipment, with more than 60% going towards the National Nuclear College. The education outreach programme was initiated which will see the co-ordination of skills activities with the supply chain.
Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR)
£43,448 was the total LLWR socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
Level of LLWR funding by category
| Category | LLWR socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Good neighbor projects | £17,941 |
| Education & Skills | £13,329 |
| Social Infrastructure | £12,178 |
Main Points:
- Copeland Community Fund was established in 2008 in recognition for the service Copeland provides to the nation by hosting the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR). LLWR gives the Fund £1.5 million a year for every year that the repository is placing waste in its vaults and the money is spent in accordance with the NDA’s socio-economic policy.
- LLWR runs a visits programme (including an Annual Open Day for the local community) which enables people to visit the site and meet with key members of staff. Approximately 60 visits per year, attracting over 500 people, are hosted by LLWR and include local, national and international visitors.
- LLWR commits to apprenticeships and employs apprentices in the following disciplines; Business/Administration, E&I Craft, Mechanical Craft, E&I Design Engineer, Cyber Security & Process. *LLWR employees engage with STEM activities and support local career fairs.
Contributions made in 2016
1. First Lego League Challenge – STEM
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Education and skills | £5,000 | £5,000 |
A five-year sponsorship for three local junior schools supported by 10 LLWR employees working together as teams promoting STEM initiatives through a Lego Challenge against national schools.
One of the LLWR sponsored local schools won the “Best Newcomer” award after getting through to the local finals.
2. Seascale Beach Park Project
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Social infrastructure | £10,000 | £5,000 |
A two-year donation package to thelocal beach project to help support the construction of a new play landscape and park on Seascale sea front.
Two instalments made:
- 2015-16 - £5,000 to support the design stages
- 2016-17 - £5,000 to support the purchase of the new equipment
3. LLWR & Drigg Bursary Fund
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Education & skills | £2,500 | £2,500 |
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.
A number of successful applications have been made and supported during the period.
4. Use and installations of the Community Marquee
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Good neighbour projects | £8,400 | £8,400 |
LLWR funds the use and installations of the Community Marquee for local events and galas.
There were 5 installations for the year 2016-17 including Drigg Gala, Egremont Winter Wonderland and Gosforth show.
Copeland Community Fund spend
£1,500,000 was the total Copeland Community Fund socio-economic spend in 2016/17.
Total socio-economic spend by category
| Category | LLWR socio-economic spend 2016/17 |
|---|---|
| Education / Skills | £649,321 |
| Social Infrastructure | £418,786 |
| Other Costs | £382,121 |
| Economic Diversification | £49,772 |
Copeland Community Fund was established in 2008 in recognition for the service Copeland provides to the nation by hosting the LLWR.
LLWR gives the Fund £1.5 million a year for every year that the repository is placing waste in its vaults and the money is spent in accordance with NDA’s socio-economic policy.
A number of projects have been supported by the fund some of which are detailed below.
Contributions made in 2016/17
1. Annual Endowment Drigg & Carleton Parish
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Social Infrastructure | £50,000 | £50,000 |
Annual endowment payment set up by the NDA and Copeland Community Fund for Drigg & Carleton as host community to LLW Repository Ltd.
Achieved so far:
- Upgrades to the bridleways in Drigg, Holmrook and Saltcoats
- Improvements to the Mother & Toddler Group equipment and toys
2. Seascale Community Beach Park
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Social Infrastructure | £63,360 | £63,360 |
Providing facilities for the children and young people of Seascale to play and interact. The project aims to provide a designed landscape to include all members of the community and create an attractive and unique seafront.
Achievements so far:
- Improvements to the Mother & Toddler Group equipment and toys
- £95,040 of match funding
- Planning permission has been granted.
3. Community Connections (Age UK West Cumbria)
| Location | Category | Total funding committed | Funding 2016/17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cumbria | Social Infrastructure | £148,716 | £148,716 |
The project aims to tackle loneliness and isolation, particularly in older and vulnerable people by raising awareness, enabling lonely and isolated people to connect with others in their community and supporting the development and sustainability of community ‘solutions’ for addressing loneliness by mobilising, training and supporting volunteers and supporting community venues.
Achievements so far:
- 90 Local people assisted in their skills development
- 4.6 FTE jobs created
- 1,300 Local people who access a community dacility
- 11,806 number of volunteer hours