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Debbie Seymour
Individuals we've helped /

Debbie's return to the great outdoors!

In the summer we awarded funding to Debbie, 39, from Hull. She was born with congenital spina bifida and our grant was used to purchase a new ergonomic wheelchair and power attachment which would enable the chair to be used independently. 

Longford Park
Groups and charities we've helped /

Forever Fit

Longford Park Community Centre received a grant from us in June this year.

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Groups and charities we've helped /

Keeping the band together

We recently awarding funding to the Worsley Concert Band., who are a non-auditioned community concert band, which rehearses every Wednesday evening at the Wardley Community Centre in Bolton, Greater Manchester. 

Art group around table at work
Groups and charities we've helped /

Creativity sessions for all

In May 2024 we were pleased to award funding to Starling Arts, a female-led community arts group based in Brighton and Hove, who promote the wellbeing of older people by offering free creative activities.  

Tigs tri-ride
Individuals we've helped /

Tri-ride for Tigs

Funding was awarded in May to Mark (Tigs), who suffers from complex PTSD and chronic pain which affects his entire body. He also suffers with chronic fatigue and migraines.  He is unable to drive or work and is married with two young children.

Carly's long hair locks
Fundraising for us /

Carly braves the cut for charity

Recently Carly Finch, who works as a Quality and Regulation Manager in the Barchester North Division, took a very brave decision.

Photo of Helen Hamblen
Foundation news /

New trustee Helen Hamblen

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to our board; Helen Hamblen, who brings a wealth of experience from her extensive work in the charity sector.

Amanda Binns and Amy Melia with their medals
Fundraising for us /

Impressive Barchester runners in the Great North Run

Massive congratulations to our fantastic Barchester runners Amanda Binns, Amy Benton, Amy Melia and Marius Sidoriuc, who completed the Great North Run on Sunday 8th September.

This New Ground group members
Groups and charities we've helped /

Giving Talent a Voice

This New Ground is a participatory arts organisation that provides a platform to elevate the voices & artistic talents of people with learning disabilities in Hammersmith & Fulham.

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