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Renewed independence for Alfie
Back in February funding was awarded to Alfie. Alfie has Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a non-epileptic attack disorder and autistic spectrum disorder. He is unemployed and was very isolated as he was unable to get out of the house for spells of no more than an hour with his old wheelchair.
Out and about safely again
In January we awarded funding to Calvin for a mobility scooter. Calvin broke his back many years ago and since then he has issues with mobility, pain, nerve damage and numbness. His L1 vertebra has been removed and replaced with a pin, which causes considerable issues,
Busy activity session
In May this year we awarded funding to Engage TN22 Clubs. They are a charity based in Bexhill-on-Sea and their TN22 Plus club is especially tailored for people with memory loss,
Wildlife photography for charity
Reji Joseph, a talented team member from Barchester Healthcare’s Middletown Grange care home in Hailey, near Witney is staging a mammoth photographic exhibition and sale to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
New trustee Mitch Counsell
Mitch Counsell, a recently retired Project and Operations Manager from Cheltenham, who brings a wealth of experience from his extensive work in both the public and private sectors.
Great North Run coming up
We are delighted to have five highly committed Barchester runners taking part in the AJ Bell Great North Run on Sunday 7th September.
Outstanding amount raised in June by Barchester staff and residents
For the fourth consecutive year, colleagues from Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and hospitals have put themselves through the Tour de Barchester, a gruelling 242 mile cycling challenge to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
Pottery skills
Funding was awarded to CreateBolton. They are a charity that provides free arts experiences for adults in Bolton with various physical, mental and learning needs, who are often isolated and excluded from society.
Enriching Lives
At the beginning of this year we awarded funding to Shift Together. They are a community interest company based in Treorchy, Cardiff. They are dedicated to providing free accessible mental health support groups within RCT and South Wales.