An
entry form must be completed for each application
and
sent to us by Monday July 16, 2007 at:
Helen Cheek, Project Butterfly, EDP Marketing, Prospect
House,
Rouen Road, Norwich, NR1 1RE
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact
Helen or Gareth on 01603 772240
or email gareth.nicholls@archant.co.uk
Communities across Norfolk are being given the chance
to set up life-changing projects as part of a new campaign.
Project Butterfly is an initiative organised by the
EDP, Norfolk police and Virgin Money aimed at benefiting
the county’s neighbourhoods, improving public
safety and tackling the root causes of anti-social behaviour.
The campaign is fronted by local hero Jon Thaxton,
British lightweight boxing champion, and comes as Norfolk
police introduces its Safer Neighbourhood scheme which
will see every community allocated its own team of officers.
Nominations are invited from individuals, groups or
businesses for a project that will improve neighbourhood
conditions. Virgin Money will then fund the labour and
materials to make the dream a reality for one community.
EDP marketing manager Simon Tomlinson said: “The
EDP is committed to supporting and helping develop the
local community, and Project Butterfly with the Safer
Neighbourhood scheme and the generosity of Virgin Money
gives us that opportunity to really make a difference.
"The EDP, Norfolk Police and Virgin Money have
pulled together to make this happen and we hope local
communities will do the same. As Project Butterfly reaches
its finale, staff from the EDP and Norfolk Police will
join Virgin Money will join with the residents of that
community to work together to make their vision a reality”.
Over the coming year communities across the county
will have the opportunity to participate in this geographically
targeted campaign. In the first phase we are inviting
communities in the north and east of the county to submit
their entries.
Possible ideas include setting up a carnival club,
gardening makeovers, setting up a sports club or a makeover
of a sports, social or youth club. These projects could
bring together all ages and groups from across the community.
Chief Supt Charlie Hall said: “Project Butterfly
is a great example of our vision for Safer Neighbourhoods.
We are here to deliver where neighbourhoods have a need,
but to do so effectively we need to work side by side
with residents, partners and businesses, addressing
the root causes of problems such as anti-social behaviour,
crime and disorder by looking for positive solutions."
Mr Hall said he was delighted the force will be able
to publicly make a difference to a neighbourhood in
the area through this competition . "I hope that
it will encourage other businesses or individuals to
offer their support elsewhere ," he added.
Karin Pink<corr>, Virgin Money’s charity
and community manager and a member of the judging panel,
said the company takes its role in the community and
the social sector very seriously.
She added: “Project Butterfly is an extension
of the work we already undertake. We feel this is an
opportunity to create something really special which
will have a lasting effect on a whole community.”
Suzie Hosier, the police’s commercial partnerships
officer, said : "Working with the community is
high on most businesses’ agenda, not just our
own, and we recognise that by joining forces we can
make a stronger impact.
“We are delighted to be working with the EDP
and Virgin Money, not just because they are strong brand
names in Norfolk, bit because they also have the welfare
of our communities at the heart of their company ethos.”
There will be one overall winner but it is hoped the
campaign will provoke discussion and encourage other
businesses and residents to come forward and do their
bit.
Rules
- The project or idea has to be of value to the community
in the area where the project is cited
- Applications should be for a whole project, or
to complete a small scale local project, and not for
part-funding towards a larger initiative
- The community project must be within the stated
project area
- The detailed submissions must at least include the
following – detailed description of the project,
timescales, cost, benefits to the community
- We are seeking a project that provides a lasting
benefit to their community
- The project team has a maximum of two days to complete
the project and will asses submissions accordingly
- All submissions will be considered by the judging
panel and are also subject to relevant governing body
approval if necessary
- The campaign does not relate to any ongoing operational
policing activity
- Entries must include an entry form but can be submitted
through print, electronic audio tape or video
- The campaign is being run jointly by Norfolk Constabulary,
Eastern Daily Press and Virgin Money
- The winning project will be featured in future publicity
- The judge's decision is final
- Submissions must be received by Monday July 16,
2007
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