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Founded during the Coronavirus pandemic, Drywave creates safe, sober spaces through music events, podcasts, and creative training programs. At its core is a mission to empower young people by offering technical skills, recovery coaching, and hands-on experience in the creative industries. Through these opportunities, Drywave helps build confidence, resilience, and meaningful pathways toward employment and self-expression.

What will the Kao SEED Fund support?

Support from the Kao SEED Fund will go towards the delivery of Beatz & Beyond, a new 24-week programme based at the Culture Lab in Central Stockport. The project will engage up to 40 vulnerable young people over one year, providing around 20 hours of weekly support per participant. This includes small group and one-to-one sessions covering music production and DJing, career mentoring, events-based work experience, employability training, and holistic support from recovery and wellness coaches. The programme will also help young people access further opportunities in education, employment, and local enterprise.

Who is the project helping support?

Drywave supports vulnerable young people aged 16–24 in Stockport, with a particular focus on those who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training).

It prioritises young people facing significant barriers, including challenging family environments, mental health difficulties, experiences of the care system or youth justice, poverty, neurodivergence, and the risk of substance misuse.

Stockport, like many communities, is navigating complex social and economic challenges that affect young people’s wellbeing and future prospects. This project plays an important role in creating safe, supportive pathways to stability, confidence, and opportunity.

Impact of the project

Stockport, like many communities, is navigating complex social and economic challenges that affect young people’s wellbeing and future prospects. This project plays an important role in creating safe, supportive pathways to stability, confidence, and opportunity.

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If your application is successful, Harlow Council will transfer the grant by BACS.  Bank details (account name, number and sort code) will need to be supplied with a summary of accounts. 

Funding conditions:  If your application is successful, your project must be delivered by 31 December 2026. You will have to return any grant funds if the project is not delivered or the organisation receiving the funding stops operating.

A contract agreement will need to be signed between your organisation and Harlow District Council before any funding is granted.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Grant recipients will be required to provide an end of project report to establish whether the project has met its aims and objectives, as well as to assess the overall impact on participants. Funding for the project is provided on the basis that the Project Evaluation form is returned within the agreed project timescale (no later than 31 January 2027).

Risks and Liabilities: In giving grants the ‘Harlow Council’ will require the supported project organisation or groups to accept all risks and liabilities associated with the activity being supported. This will be a condition of the grant.  Copies of relevant documents may need to be provided if the application has been approved.

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Thank you for taking the time to read these guidance notes. If you have any questions, please get in touch with [email protected].

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  1. Who can apply?
    The fund is open to not-for-profit community groups and grassroots initiatives based in Stockport.
     
  2. What types of projects are eligible?
    We encourage projects focused on environmental sustainability, community cohesion, and local economic development.
     
  3. How much funding is available?
    Grants range from £500 to £2,500 for pilot projects or to enhance existing initiatives.
     
  4. Is this the sole funding for this project?
    If not, please expand on the additional match funding that you currently have or are in the process of applying for.
     
  5. Are there any restrictions on grants under £500?
    Yes, please note that grants under £500 may be subject to different guidelines or restrictions, which will be communicated upon application.
     
  6. When will we know if our project was selected?
    Notifications will be sent by March 31, 2025.
     
  7. How can I apply for a grant?
    Applications can be submitted through our online portal, where you will find detailed guidelines and forms.
     
  8. What happens if my application is unsuccessful?
    If your application is not successful, we encourage you to seek feedback and consider reapplying in future funding rounds.
     
  9. When is the application deadline?
    Please check our website for the latest application deadlines and any upcoming funding rounds.