Pendle MP, Gordon Prentice, is delighted at the investment of government money in the Inspiring Communities Project. The money to fund the project has come from the Department of Communities and Local Government. Pendle's Children's Trust, an arm of Pendle Partnership, received £375,000 from the Inspiring Communities Grant Programme to lead on the activities locally.

The project is aimed at helping children aged 11-14 and their parents in Bradley, Waterside and Vivary Bridge areas. Claire Grimshaw the Inspiring Communities Coordinator and two outreach workers are planning to inspire families to achieve. Broadening Horizons an aspect of the scheme hopes to set goals, inspire job opportunities and engage with local companies for mentoring and work experience. They will also be providing the opportunity for children, parents and grandparents to go on tours around Universities.

Mr Prentice commented, 'This investment from the Department of Communities and Local Government is another example of important initiatives to promote an enterprise culture among our young people.

There are lots of examples of individuals from all sorts of backgrounds being successful in all types of enterprises. The project will make sure that young people and their parents know what kind of opportunities are out there.  This project, is a good first step to inspire our young people.'

To contact Claire Grimshaw about becoming a mentor or to get involved in the Inspiring Communities Project call 01282 866 769.

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