NDA Socio-economic report 2019 to 2020
Published 1 June 2022
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Our Overall Strategy
As a responsible organisation with a statutory obligation (contained within the Energy Act 2004) the NDA must have due regard towards the impact of our activities upon those communities around our sites.
Our decommissioning work supports a considerable number of jobs in some more remote parts of the UK and we strive to maximise the value of the assets we own on behalf of the taxpayer. This funding is intended to help local communities who are or will be impacted by the changing levels of economic activity at our sites. Where local communities are particularly reliant upon nuclear sites, we work with local partners to help develop alternative economic opportunities. Examples of such projects can be found in the pages below. We also fund projects that develop local skills and which help businesses to take advantage of the economic opportunities presented by decommissioning. Funding is allocated on the basis of a competitive process to projects and organisations that meet local needs.
Our principles
- Local -Our projects need to reflect local priorities. For larger projects in particular this means alignment with the plans of the appropriate local economic development organisations (such as LEPs and equivalent bodies or local authorities). We will only fund organisations with a local presence.
- Evidence 鈥� Decisions will be made on the basis of clear evidence of need or opportunity and also evidence that projects can be delivered. We expect projects to be submitted with robust business cases.
- Governance 鈥� Our budgets are funded by the taxpayer, so we require robust governance systems.
- Outcomes 鈥� Our focus is to help achieve long-lasting positive social, economic or environmental benefit. Resources will be allocated on the basis of clear expected outcomes that reflect need/opportunity. Actual performance against targets will be robustly monitored and reported upon.
Economic evidence
Our socio-economic decisions are evidence based, therefore, socio-economic impact assessments are carried out to support our decision-making process. The reports show us that the impact of our decommissioning work is different at all of our sites.
More information on the economic impact assessments findings below:
Our overall approach
NDA Local Social and Economic Impact strategy
See the NDA local social and economic impact strategy 2020 update
NDA Estate Plans
The NDA group socio-economic funding report 2019/20
The aim of this report is to provide a brief overview of the NDA group socio-economic commitments for financial year 2019/20.
Total group funding committed
In 2019/20 the total NDA socio-economic funding committed for the year was approximately 拢14 million
| Site | Total spend committed |
|---|---|
| Sellafield Ltd | 拢10,107,929 |
| Magnox Ltd | 拢1,012,535 |
| Caithness & North Sutherland Fund | 拢354,471 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre | 拢169,617 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre 鈥� Magnox Projects | 拢732,000 |
| Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Corporate Centre 鈥� Dounreay Projects | 拢58,500 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd | 拢268,741 |
| Low Level Waste Repository | 拢35,005 |
| Copeland Community Fund | 拢1,444,740 |
| Total committed | 拢14,183,538 |
SELLAFIELD LTD
Find out more about applying for Sellafield Ltd grants/reusable equipment.
Total socio economic spend for 2019/20 is 拢10,107,929
Main Points:
- Sellafield's most significant investment this year is the Transforming West Cumbria Programme that has been co-developed to address some of the challenges, which were highlighted in the West Cumbria Opportunities & Challenges report. This is a 3 year commitment which will see new and more efficient ways of working with our third sector organisations and create long lasting change in our local communities.
- There are a number of other major investments happening in the area, which aim to drive economic growth and develop the tourism offering in West Cumbria.
- In total 48 grants were awarded in the year with a further 68 small donations made to community projects.
Top 10 highest contributions in 2019/20
Transforming West Cumbria
Transforming West Cumbria (TWC) will address west Cumbria's most entrenched social and economic problems to create profound and long-lasting change in the community. It aims to put local people in charge of their own futures by empowering neighbourhoods to create transformational change. The programme will run for an initial three-year period.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢2,653,750 | 拢2,653,750 | 拢1,779,850 | 听 |
Cumbria Coastal Activity Centre Phase 3
The Cumbria Coastal Activities Centre (CCAC) will provide water sports and recreational facilities at Whitehaven Harbour; the 'Gateway to the Lakes'. In addition to supporting coastal recreational activities, the proposed low carbon CCAC building intends to provide an activity, arts and community centre for wider public use through its multi-functional event and educational space, making it the only centre of its kind in the North West. This supports the tourism development agenda in Copeland.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢3,597,627 | 拢1,149,508 | 拢1,149,508 | 拢2,448,119 |
Support for local authority social funds
Funding for Copeland and Allerdale borough councils to support priority community projects in their communities; including business loans and health initiatives.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢1,000,000 | 拢1,000,000 | 拢1,000,000 | 听 |
COVID 19 support fund
A fund to enable third sector organisations to support community needs during the covid 19 pandemic.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢633,000 | 拢633,000 | 拢633,000 | 听 |
Industrial Solutions Hub
The Industrial Solutions Hub is a new initiative. Bringing together world-leading decommissioning skills and capabilities from Sellafield Ltd and its supply chain, the aim is to create a geographical cluster of businesses that will transform the economic prospects of West Cumbria and become a significant export earner for the UK. Funding to develop business case.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢1,000,000 | 拢500,000 | 拢500,000 | 拢500,000 |
Copeland Hidden Coast Phase 2
Connecting Cumbria鈥檚 Hidden Coast Programme is designed to consolidate various elements along the coast to create an enhanced visitor offer, which supports all our coastal communities and expands the tourism offer in Copeland.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢936,410 | 拢481,400 | 拢481,400 | 拢455,010 |
Rosehill Theatre
Rosehill Theatre offers art, culture and entertainment within West Cumbria.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢842,000 | 拢400,000 | 拢400,000 | 拢442,000 |
Beacon Museum
Support to the Beacon Museum to offer physical access to culture and heritage.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢325,000 | 拢325,000 | 拢325,000 | 听 |
Eco-system to provide a support function to entrepreneurs, start-ups and growing businesses
Funding to develop a business case for a business start-up ecosystem in the Bus Station development in Whitehaven. The concept aims to provide support to individuals, businesses and corporates and help them innovate and grow.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢300,000 | 拢300,000 | 拢300,000 | 听 |
Cumbria Academy for Autism specialist school
A specialist school for children with autism in West Cumbria which opened in September 2019. The capital investment was secured from central government but a number of specialist areas were not funded. This funding was for essential sensory spaces, outdoor facilities and internal safeguarding.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by Sellafield 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢5,669,000 | 拢185,000 | 拢185,000 | 拢5,484,000 |
(Magnox Ltd)
Total socio economic spend committed across the Magnox estate for 2019/20 is 拢1,744,535
Breakdown
Magnox Ltd socio-economic spend 拢1,012,535
NDA Corporate Centre socio-economic commitments 拢732,000
| Site | Magnox | NDA |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | 拢7,274 | 听 |
| Bradwell | 拢47,302 | 听 |
| Chapelcross | 拢92,700 | 听 |
| Dungeness | 拢5,670 | 听 |
| Harwell | 拢6,062 | 听 |
| Hinkley | 拢122,756 | 听 |
| Hunterston | 拢258,231 | 听 |
| Oldbury | 拢37,194 | 听 |
| Sizewell | 拢58,501 | 拢87,000 |
| Trawsfynydd | 拢191,873 | 听 |
| Winfrith | 拢9,131 | 听 |
| Wylfa | 拢175,841 | 拢645,000 |
Main points
- This year 113 projects benefitted from Magnox socio-economic funding.
- Just over 拢900,000 was allocated to help mitigate the closure of the Magnox sites. This included a number of education and skills training to improve employability.
- Good Neighbour projects awarded this year totalled 拢56,652 out of a total of 拢72,000 allocated at a nominal 拢6,000 against each of the 12 sites.
Top 10 highest contributions across the Magnox estate in 2019/20
Isle of Anglesey Council
North Anglesey Regeneration Fund
| NDA direct spend |
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylfa | 拢1,016,000 | 拢495,000 | 拢110,000 | 拢521,000 |
| Magnox direct spend |
North Ayrshire College
Funding over 2 years for new college North Ayrshire Future Skills Hub on the Kilwinning Campus. .
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterston | 拢1,494,374 | 拢499,999 | 拢0 | 拢994,375 |
Menter Mon
Arloesi Gwynedd Wledig (Year 1)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trawsfynydd | 拢5,147,000 | 拢285,000 | 拢95,000 | 拢4,862,000 |
Watchet. Appl. 3360 year 2
Watchet East Quay
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinkley | 拢6,700,000 | 拢250,000 | 拢120,000 | 拢6,450,000 |
Long Shop Museum, Leiston Long shop revised
Year 2 funding
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizewell | 拢743,000 | 拢189,800 | 拢46,600 | 拢553,200 |
Outdoor Partnership
Year 2 funding Partneriaeth Awyr Agored](https://partneriaeth-awyr-agored.co.uk/en/)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trawsfynydd | 拢1,575,166 | 拢180,000 | 拢36,000 | 拢1,395,166 |
Maldon District Council
Sense of Place Co-ordinator (year 2)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell | 拢130,000 | 拢120,000 | 拢40,000 | 拢10,000 |
Mon Communities Forward
Year 3 funding(Total funding committed 拢300,000 in 2017/18)
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylfa | 拢674,315 | 听 | 拢100,000 | 拢374,315 |
Dumfries and Galloway Council, Annan & DG12 Grant Scheme
Small business grant scheme managed by Dumfries and Galloway Council in the area of Annan and DG12. supporting with up to 50% of the project cost.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelcross | 拢75,000 | 拢75,000 | 听 | 听 |
Anglesey Column Trust
Funding will be for bilingual interpretation once the tourist attraction, visitor education centre and caf茅 open in 2021. Project will create a new business with the centre, 10 employment opportunities along with over 40 voluntary opportunities.
| Location | Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA/Magnox 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wylfa | 拢966,000 | 拢70,000 | 拢0 | 拢896,000 |
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd
Socio-economic support for communities near Dounreay - 天美影院 (www.gov.uk)
Total socio-economic spend for 2019/20 is 拢327,241
Breakdown of spend
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 拢268,741
NDA Corporate Centre 拢58,500
Main Points
- STEM activities supported: 159 activities were held, which involved 124 ambassadors and 2197 pupils.
- The Chamber of Commerce Business Mentoring Project created 5 new jobs, 3 new companies trading and 169% return of investment.
- Funding was approved for a business case for the Public Service Obligation Wick/JOG airport. The project has secured funding of 拢1m/yr for 4 years from Scottish Government.
- Space Hub Sutherland: 0.5FTE seconded to CNSRP to support stakeholder relations. 4 quarterly newsletters produced, 78 individual visitors attended drop in sessions, 15 community events held and planning documentation submitted on time and planning approved.
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2019/20
| NDA Direct Spend |
John O鈥橤roat Mill
The funding is required to assist with the purchase costs of the Mill, Mill Cottages, Mill Pond and adjacent field. This is the first phase of a wider redevelopment which will bring this important community asset into public ownership to deliver a range of social, educational and economic benefits to the local area.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢428,064 | 拢43,500 | 拢0 | 拢384,564 |
| Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd Spend |
PSO Business case/comms
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢38,748 | 拢38,784 | 听 |
COVID-19 Community Support
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢32,162 | 拢32,162 | 听 |
Dounreay Communities Fund
This fund is for small donations for local initiatives and charity organisations. Dounreay Communities Fund
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢25,000 | 拢25,000 | 听 |
Caithness Chamber of Commerce Business Mentoring Project
A business mentoring programme for start-ups and small business support
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by NDA / Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢15,000 | 拢15,000 | 听 |
Total socio economic spend for 2019/20 is 拢354,471
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2019/20
Thurso Youth Club Development Project
TYC Development Project - Funding towards costs to deliver a two-year development programme of weekly youth club sessions and activities. This will also include creating two additional staff posts consisting of a Community Officer and Senior Youth Worker to develop the youth club's young people services and improve the club's sustainability.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢88,343 | 拢30,000 | 拢0.00 | 拢58,343 |
Helmsdale & District Development Trust
Main build costs of refurbishing an existing old tennis court site situated in the village of Helmsdale
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢492,172 | 拢30,000 | 拢0.00 | 拢462,172 |
Caithness Community Connections 鈥� Lybster Young People's Activities
To help with costs to deliver a two-year programme of young people sessions and social activities within the Lybster area. The programme will include weekly early years sessions and youth clubs as well as holiday term activities to improve access to young people services within the rural coastal village.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢63,990.16 | 拢30,000 | 拢0.00 | 拢33,990.16 |
Ormlie Community Association Project Management
Towards costs associated with developing and administering a programme of community services and activities to support vulnerable people living in the Ormlie, Thurso and surrounding area.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢123,822 | 拢30,000 | 拢0.00 | 拢93,822 |
Lyth Arts Centre
Towards costs of delivering a two-year young people education and engagement project
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed by CNSFund 2019/20 | Funding drawn down in 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢74,330 | 拢27,330 | 拢0.00 | 拢47,000 |
LOW LEVEL WASTE REPOSITORY
LLWR鈥檚 Community Investment Fund - 天美影院 (www.gov.uk)
Total socio economic spend for 2019/20 is 拢35,005
Main Points
- This year LLWR supported 21 local projects through socio-economic funding.
- Our visits programme which enables people to visit the site and meet with key members of staff, hosted 70 visits during 2019/20 capturing over 600 people, which included local, national and international stakeholders.
- LLWR is committed to apprenticeships and during 2019/20 employed apprentices in the following disciplines: Project Management, Project Controls, Commercial Procurement, Operational Management and Business/Administration.
Top 5 highest contributions made in 2019/20
Cumbria Community Foundation - Positive Disrupters Scheme
Match funding to support the Positive Disrupters competition for the youth individuals in Copeland. The aim is to improve their chances of achieving or realising their goals/ambitions by providing them with support and opportunities.
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢7,000 | 拢7,000 | 听 |
First Lego League
C-Stem Support for 3 local schools in the First Lego League Challenge. (Year 4 - 2019-2020)
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢5,000 | 拢5,000 | 听 |
Waberthwaite School & Community
Support towards the development of an outdoor project which will provide a space for the school and wider community to use with a focus on promoting good mental health and encouraging physical exercise.
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢5,000 | 拢5,000 | 听 |
Hensingham 1st Scout Group
Funding to purchase a box trailer to facilitate the delivery of events by the group. The trailer will also be shared with other scout groups in West Cumbria. On The Level Issue 26 December 2020 - 天美影院 (www.gov.uk)
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢3,150 | 拢3,150 | 听 |
Friends of Gosforth School
Funding towards an IT project that will provide children with access to iPads whilst at school to assist with their learning and development. On The Level Issue 26 December 2020 - 天美影院 (www.gov.uk)
| Total project cost | Total funding committed by LLWR 2019/20 | Funding drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢3,500 | 拢3,500 | 听 |
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
NDA: working with our communities - 天美影院 (www.gov.uk)
Total socio-economic commitments in 2019/20 is 拢960,116 (please note that the NDA figures are also included in the Magnox and Dounreay sections).
Main Points
- The NDA's Local Social and Economic Impact Strategy went out for consultation in January 2020.
- The NDA socio-economic team developed the One NDA Local Social and Economic Impact Practitioners' Guidance 鈥� Grant funding, which sets out how we deliver socio-economic funding across the group.
- We also developed the NDA's Grants Management System, which will be launched in 2020.
Top 4 highest Contributions in 2019/20
John O'Groat Mill
To assist with purchase costs of the Mill.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed NDA 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢428,064 | 拢43,500 | 拢0 | 拢384,564 |
Isle of Anglesey Council
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed NDA 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢1,016,000 | 拢495,000 | 拢110,000 | 拢521,000 |
Saxmundham Art Station
Towards the development of workspace & supportive creative network hub
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed NDA 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拢324,900 | 拢87,000 | 拢50,000 | 拢237,900 |
Mey Highland Games
Sponsoring Mey Highland Games Aug 2019.
| Total cost of the project | Total funding committed NDA 2019/20 | Amount drawn down 2019/20 | Contribution from partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 听 | 拢15,000 | 拢15,000 | 听 |
Copeland Community Fund
Total socio-economic commitments in 2019/20 is 拢1,444,740