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New Chairperson
We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chairperson; Simon McCall, Barchester’s Commercial Director. After six full-filling years at the helm, Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, has decided it is time to hand over the reins to Simo
GW Arts CIC
At the beginning of this year we awarded funding to GW Arts CIC, based in Penryn, Cornwall. Grays Wharf Arts is a not-for-profit arts organisation with a programme of creative community engagement and exhibitions.
Headspace Bolton CIC
We recently awarded a grant to Headspace Bolton, a Community Interest Company established by people with lived experience of mental illness and experienced mental health staff with experience of caring. They support people of all ages to come together and engage in a wide range of high…
Foldable Mobility Scooter
At the beginning of this year we awarded a funding contribution to a lady called Chantelle who has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy. Our grant was used towards the cost of a foldable mobility scooter to help her to improve her independence.
Real Inspiration CIC
Back in November last year we awarded funding to Real Inspiration CIC. Real Inspiration is a social enterprise that offers training and craft therapy for adults and young people facing social barriers.
Bubble Club CIC
We recently awarded funding to Bubble Club CIC.
Time Out Group (North West)
In April this year we awarded funding to Time Out Group (North West). They are a charity based in Handforth, East Cheshire, who provide a range of supported activities for people living with Autism and Learning Disabilities.
The Link Visiting Scheme
In January this year we awarded funding to The Link Visiting Scheme. They are a Wokingham based charity whose mission is to confront loneliness and celebrate friendship. They aim to prevent, delay and reduce loneliness and social isolation, by promoting friendship and improving the health,…
Rammy Men CIC
We recently awarded funding to Rammy Men CIC in Ramsbottom, Lancashire. The community interest company set up after a couple of local men took their own lives. They looked into why, and discovered a pattern of extremely poor mental health and suicide amongst recently retired men, coupled with an…