.£1.2 million over two years(2004-06) to commission Columba 1400 to take up to 300 care leavers a year ontotheir personal development programme. This will provide an opportunity for careleavers to tap into their own potential for leadership and self determination.It will build their confidence and capacity, helping them in the transition toindependent living.One-off funding of £250,000 toa new foundation that will fund combined groups of voluntary organisations to providecontinuity of care and support to vulnerable young people.