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Jeanette Gill Special Award for Beer Men's Shed
In March this year Beer Men's Shed was awarded our £5,000 Jeanette Gill Bronze Special Award towards the building and equipping of a new workshop.
Jeanette Gill Special Award for Veterans Woodcraft CIC
In March this year Veterans Woodcraft CIC was awarded our £15,000 Jeanette Gill Gold Special Award towards tools and machinery for their woodcraft workshops. Due to their rapid recent growth and the fallout from the Covid pandemic they were seeing a huge increase…
New sports wheelchair for Lottie
We recently awarded funding to Charlotte (she likes to be known as Lottie) who suffers from Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Our funding contribution was used to invest in an ultra-lightweight made-to-measure RGK Elite rugby league/basketball wheelchair.
New trustee Shannon Cullen
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new trustee to our board; Shannon Cullen, who brings a wealth of experience from her current work in Barchester’s Queens Manor Care Home in Edinburgh, and her voluntary work in the community.
Fishing for the future
Back in May this year we awarded funding for the purchase of a one-year fishing membership at a local fishing pond for a young man called Scott.
Dementia Support Hampshire & Isle of Wight
In April this year we awarded a funding contribution to Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW.
Hurst Bowling Club
We were pleased to have had the opportunity to award a funding contribution to Hurst Bowling Club back in March this year.
Simmie's canal boat holiday
Earlier this year we awarded a funding contribution to a lovely lady called Simmie. This was to enable her to enjoy a canal boat holiday.
Brighton and Hove Speak Out
Back in February we awarded a funding contribution to Brighton & Hove Speak Out. This funding has been used to support fortnightly drop-in sessions.