Funds in action
Since the Barchester Healthcare Foundation was established, in 2003, we have helped and made a real difference to the lives of numerous individuals and small groups across England, Scotland and Wales.
Our grant recipients are keen to keep in touch often letting us know how they have progressed in their day to day life, which has seen marked changes because of our contribution.
Helping to keep Trevor on the go!
Trevor has Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy type 2a - a progressive muscle wasting condition. Due to his medical condition Trevor has not been able to walk for the past 20 years and has limited movement in his limbs.
Our contribution of £5,000 ensured that Trevor could purchase a specialist powered wheelchair to accommodate his day-to-day needs, keeping him mobile and comfortable at the same time.
Trevor's daughter, Sarah Acres, comments:
"My father is very active within…
Family Support Clacton - a community lifeline
Family Support Clacton is a local voluntary organisation that helps housebound and socially isolated older people to meet up and socialise. Their services are wide ranging and include Alzheimer's and dementia days, short term memory groups, healthcare and hygiene services as well as entertainment and social gatherings. To their members they are a lifeline to the community.
We awarded £ 1,000 towards events and entertainment which contributed towards a Neil Diamond gala dinner for members. The evening was…
Read moreAge Concern Chichester & District is a member of the Healthier Chichester Partnership, which supports older people in its rural community. The group meets regularly, encouraging a befriending scheme and Sunday social club, signposting services, keep fit classes for over 60s and gardening projects - activities that combat social isolation and encourage mental stimulation and independence.
The Barchester Healthcare Foundation contributed £1,000 for group members to enjoy quarterly day trips to Dell Quay during 2008.
Pip Holliday,…
Read moreSAVI (Surrey Association for Visually Impaired)run a Friendship club each month for 20 elderly members who are registered blind with a combined sight and hearing loss, encouraging people to lead full and independent lives. It is a unique group that benefits from ‘an integrated and efficient service to support their very special needs.'
Our contribution of £1,000 enabled SAVI Friendship club members to enjoy lunches and day trips once a month during 2008.
Julie Barclay, Senior Assessor…
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