Heritage Lottery Funding for Young People
As well as the good causes for adults that Heritage Lottery funds, there is also funding for young people’s projects.
The Heritage Lottery Fund’s Young Roots programme provides funding so that young people can become involved in local Heritage projects.
Now budding young film–makers, aged between 17 and 18, from Northern Stars Film Academy, have produced a short film, “The Young Roots Files”, to document a variety of HLF funded Young Roots projects, travelling the country to find out about the people involved and film them.
Using the Tyneside Cinema as a base, the young film–makers assumed the roles of director, sound recordist, producer and camera operator.
Seventeen years young Rachel Dixon, who assumed the role of director of “Young Roots Files,” said: “This has been a wonderful experience, enabling me to learn many new skills, which will benefit me long-term, as ultimately I want to work in the film industry. The HLF Young Roots programme really is an exciting way of encouraging young people to become involved in exploring their heritage. In my opinion, it is important for young people to view this film, and appreciate the huge benefits which can be achieved by participating in similar projects. ”
The film highlights the breadth and diversity of HLF Funding, ranging from analyzing the fantastic history of Kings Cross, London, to young people’s experience with Asperger’s Syndrome plotting their family trees in Cambridge.
Grants available under the auspices of the HLF Young Roots scheme range from £3,000 to £25,000, encouraging young people aged between 13 and 25 to particpate in heritage projects. Aided by the skill and support of youth heritage organizations, these youngsters volunteer time and ideas, develop new skills, improve their confidence and engage with local communities, at the same time, learning about and shaping their heritage.
Dr Jo Reilly, Head of Participation and Learning at HLF, said: ” We are thrilled to hand over control of the filming as part of our commitment to youth participation, to the Northern Stars, who have been very enthusiastic about the Young Roots programme, and done a fantastic job in publicizing the facts to other young people. Projects like the ones highlighted in our film can offer invaluable opportunities to young people, especially in times when added skills and voluntary experience can be vital to securing work or course places.”
The film, containing hints and tips on applications for a Young Roots grant, can be viewed on the HLF website.
Source acknowledged with thanks : Heritage Lottery Fund 16/09/10
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