Headway Nottingham
Headway Nottingham
In April 2024 we awarded funding to Headway Nottingham. They are dedicated to supporting adults in Nottingham City and County who have undergone acquired brain injuries (ABIs). ABIs are a life-altering event and often leaves individuals with complex disabilities and long-lasting consequences.
A vital community hub
A vital community hub
Funding was awarded to St George's Foodbank, Bournemouth for six months worth of food supplies and for their Social Canteen, offering a weekly Friday evening community meal.
Each week, between 50 and 90 local residents attended and in the six months of our funding, this equated to a total number of approximately 1,820 beneficiaries.
Billy & Andy's Music School
Billy & Andy's Music School
Billy & Andy's Music School, a Community Interest Company based in South Manchester, received funding from us in 2024. They passionately craft inclusive music activities for individuals with special needs and disabilities, particularly those aged 18 and above, who often struggle to access creative outlets post full-time education. They combat social isolation by offering diverse music-based activities.
Darnall Dementia Trust
Darnall Dementia Trust
We awarded funding to Sheffield based charity, Darnall Dementia Trust. They provide high quality day care three days a week, for up to 10 people aged 65 years and over living with dementia. Our grant was used to fund member activities. They have a Natural Voice accredited practitioner who delivers singing sessions to their group. The funding enabled them to increase the number of sessions from twice a month to four times a month.
The parties went swimmingly!
The parties went swimmingly!
In November this year funding was awarded to WeSwim CIC. WeSwim are a London based Community Interest Company working with people with a wide variety of disabilities, both physical and learning. They aim to get people out of their homes, connected with their community and more physically active via swimming.
Oakley Rural Day Centre
Oakley Rural Day Centre
Earlier this year we awarded funding to Oakley Rural Day Centre. Their day centre has been open for 25 years providing a service to the elderly in Bedford Borough and surrounding villages. They have a great team of staff providing excellent support to their clients.
Oakley Rural Centre is managed by volunteer trustees. They provide a place for their elderly clients to spend a fun filled day meeting with their friends and taking part in various crafts, activities, quizzes, and games aimed at stimulating the body and mind.
Regaining mobility
Regaining mobility
Headway Milton Keynes applied for a grant from us for new exercise equipment, which was successful. Each week they support 50+ brain injury survivors and within a week they host 4 one hour exercise sessions. The group helps individuals to stay active, and re-learn functional skills such as balance, dexterity, etc.
Forever Fit
Forever Fit
Longford Park Community Centre received a grant from us in June this year. They were set up five years ago in Banbury to provide support and help for members of the local community, who, for a variety of reasons, may have felt isolated or in danger of further deterioration in terms of health and wellbeing.
Keeping the band together
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.
Creativity sessions for all
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.
Our funding was used for their weekly creative group and enabling creative sessions to take place, covering the cost of materials, facilitator fees and refreshments.