Justice Prince CIC
Justice Prince CIC was set up in 2007 by two sisters; Karen Clark and Julie Cruddas.
Grounded in a background of in grass roots community development, teaching and social research. Karen and Julie have extensive experience of supporting people to engage in positive social action to transform lives and neighbourhoods
Justice Prince CIC have recently received an award through the Building Digital Skills Fund and will use the new funding to enable digital inclusion in the local Longbenton community. They are committed to tackling social, economic and environmental inequality and plan to use the award to fund their DISC (Digital Inclusion, Skills and Confidence) Project, which will offer tailored support, including one-on-one sessions and group workshops. The project aims to increase digital skills, confidence and build financial resilience to enhance people's ability to better manage their daily lives using online tools.
Julie Cruddas, development director at Justice Prince CIC, said: "Justice Prince CIC is overjoyed to receive a three-year grant of £100,000 from Virgin Money Foundation, which provides security and allows us to strategically plan our services going forward.
“The grant will enable us to support at least 100 residents suffering from digital exclusion, helping them get online and build their digital skills and confidence. Our services will tackle the digital divide, ensuring residents have the best possible support, leading to lasting change within the community."
Other projects it runs include:
- Working Roots, supported by Kier a pathway supporting young people not in education, employment or training and those struggling to find work or the right kind of training an opportunity to try something new
- Oxford Community Garden, a thriving environmental community hub that is located in the heart of Longbenton estate and is led by local people
- Wise Step project which helps people in Tyne and Wear to change their lives through work. With funding from the Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund. One-to-one advice, training and support is offered to help make those first positive steps towards work.
