Association check MORE quality of life
The purpose of the MER Livskvalitet check was to improve living conditions for the people in Bergslagen. The goal was to implement at least eight sub-projects that contributes to our achieving the goal of ”Increased quality of life”. The result was 14 sub-projects which are presented below!
About the project
This project has been completed and has journal number 2024-1743 at the Swedish Board of Agriculture. The project results are presented below.


Defibrillator for Norberg's local history museum
CASE
The goal was to increase emergency preparedness at the Hembygdsgården visitor destination in Norberg, at the new Lapphyttan in Karlberg. A defibrillator was purchased and courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation were conducted with the aim of increasing the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Contact
Per Anderson, Norberg's Homestead.
https://www.visitnorberg.se/listing/hembygdsgarden-karlberg/


Accessible annual meeting with public lecture
CASE
The goal was to offer a presentation on disabilities on site and via video link at the 2025 annual meeting.
Purpose
The purpose was to make the activity accessible to more people, as well as to attract more people to the annual general meeting.
Read more about Attention Lindesberg
Accessibility locking system
CASE
The goal was to install an access system in the athletic club.
Purpose
The purpose of the project was to make the premises accessible to the association's members.
Read more about Norbergs athletic club


Humor and integration performance with workshop in organizing skills
CASE
The goal was for young people at Norrby Theatre to practice putting on a performance. In this case, "Lagom Halal" with Diyari Mahmoud.
Purpose
The aim was to develop young people's interest in organizing knowledge.
More information
Locally produced film by Löafilmare


Inspirational trip to Mölndal with IK Heros Bandy
CASE
The goal was to conduct a study trip to Mölndal with the women's team IK Heros Bandy.
Purpose
The purpose was to learn about how another team worked with generational change and development of women's bandy.
Five group exhibitions with artists from Fagersta and the surrounding area
CASE
The goal was to hold five group exhibitions in Hamnboden in Västanfors, Fagersta during the year 2025.
Purpose
The purpose of the project was to enliven Fagersta's art scene.



Theater trip to Västanå Theater
CASE
The goal was to take a trip and see theater in Västanå.
Purpose
The aim was to increase the quality of life of the association members through collaboration with other theater enthusiasts.
Bergslagen's Spectacle Theatre
Trip to Hallwyl Museum
CASE
The goal was to to carry out a joint study trip to Hallwyllska the palace.
Purpose
The purpose wasis that learn about living conditions and the food around the turn of the last century.
The trip was connected to the work that was underway to write a book. about four women connected to Carbennation in Bergslagen. The book contains private recipe books and life choices.
Karbenning local community association


A thousand cultural centers
CASE
The goal wasis that arrange and invite speakers to the two-day conference A thousand cultural centers.
Purpose
The purpose was to exchange knowledge about the democratic and community-building function of cultural centers in Bergslagen.
Article in Dagens Nyheter about Hägerstensåsen's civic center.
Mingle evening for the hospitality industry about regenerative tourism
CASE
The goal wasis that hold a mingle evening with lecture about ”sustainable, regenerative tourism and the importance of the place”.
Purpose
The purpose of the project was to create collaboration between entrepreneurs and increase knowledge about regenerative tourism and how we can apply it in Bergslagen.
Organizer was The Skinnskatteberg Association's business network in collaboration with the municipalities in Norra Västmanland.


UpDownUp Welcome to training smarter
CASE
The goal was to develop group training for women. Training equipment was purchased.
Purpose
The purpose of the training group is to increase social cohesion and create a sense of movement among the target group.
Contact
The UppNerUpp association in Nora.
Musical entertainment after the Boat Carnival in Löa
CASE
The goal was to offer live music entertainment in the evening after the boat carnival in Löa in the summer of 2025.
Purpose
The aim was to develop the event with a new element, to increase the quality of life for residents and visitors.
Read more about Löa
https://loaby.se/kultur-fritid/kultur-fritid/.
https://www.facebook.com/LoaKultursallkap/.


She knows
in Karmansbo forge
August 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
CASE
The goal of the project is to premiere the performance "She Who Knows" in Karmansbo Smedja.
Purpose
The purpose of the project is to increase the quality of life for Bergslagen's residents and visitors. through increased access to innovative music and dance art of the highest class.
About the project
Project period
2024-2025
Project owner
Leader Bergslagen LAG
Project Manager
Lars Lindblom, Chairman of LAG
lars.lindblom@samarkand2015.com
Contact the office for questions.
About the project
The LAG board has chosen to prioritize the umbrella project MORE QUALITY OF LIFE with approval as it will lead in its entirety
to achieve the goals according to the local development strategy. The LAG Board believes that umbrella projects are a good way to stimulate
small-scale local development ideas.
The sub-activities in the umbrella projects are a good way to get the partnership involved in Leader and in the long run it attracts
more applications for Leader projects.
The sub-activities in the umbrella projects are also a good way to simplify the administrative process for those seeking support where
The activities are small and short-term.
About financing
Granted leader support
132,000 SEK
Co-financing from the EU/Swedish Board of Agriculture
SEK 268,000
Total financing
400,000 SEK
Leader support consists of funding from the EU, the state and Leader Bergslagen.
Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Rural Development Fund