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Need some extra cash for a new initiative? Experts at the Kids' Clubs Network guide you through the maze of Government funding for out-of-school settings Supporting communities to develop their own services is a major theme of Government and childcare is high on the agenda.

Supporting communities to develop their own services is a major theme of Government and childcare is high on the agenda.

There are a growing number of funds available to support new community ventures, training and networking. All of these can apply to community based out-of-school clubs. Here are details of some of the various funds available.

Useful publications

Department for Education and Skills, A-Z to finding funds - Directory of funding for early years education and childcare, 2002. Call 0845 602 2260 or email dfes@prolog.uk.com.

Kids' Clubs Network, In Touch - Funding, 2002. This publication is part of the information factsheet series aimed to help people set up and run out-of-school kids' clubs. Email publication.sales@ kidsclubs.org.uk or call the information line 020 7512 2100 for your free copy. You can also download it from www.kidsclubs.org.uk.

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