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The Community Film Unit has opened applications to the Speak Up Fund to support voluntary organisations across England who have a film-based project that shows dedication towards their local communities. It will support between 20-50% of the costs.

To be eligible, applicants must:

- Be a voluntary organisation (including registered charities, socialenterprises, Community Interest Companies).

- Work extensively with their local communities.

- Be based and working in England.

- Be able to spend the grant and complete the project by 31 March 2013.

Organisations should be working in one of the following areas:

- Support young people and/or vulnerable people in the local community.

- Preserve local history, and educates residents about their local area.

- Provide and document opportunities for the disabled.

- Develop the local community and integrate different groups.

- Provide information which improves the quality of life for residents

in their local community.

Application forms are available to download from the website.

Deadline: 5pm 2 March

Contact: Community Film Unit

Telephone: 01784 469 751

Email: matthewjoblin@communityfilmunit.co.uk

Website: http://www.communityfilmunit.co.uk/fund.html