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Golden Oldies
Groups and charities we've helped /
December 2023

Goldies Festive 'Big Sings'

We recently awarded funding to The Golden-Oldies Charity. They were established in 2007 and are fondly known as 'Goldies'. They deliver fun daytime social Sing&Smile community groups aimed primarily at adults aged over 65 years.

Southside group silent night
Groups and charities we've helped /
December 2023

Christmas Tales

We awarded funding to The Occasion Theatre this year for their Southside group's 'Christmas Tales'.

Susan Slade
Individuals we've helped /
November 2023

Susan going places

We recently helped Susan from East Sussex, who has a medical history of osteoarthritis, spinal injury and anxiety.

Westergate Walk
Fundraising for us /
November 2023

One very long walk!

Westergate House Care Home in Fontwell, West Sussex are currently completing a mammoth charity walk of 682 miles or 13,640 laps of their track.

Helen Kelly
Individuals we've helped /
October 2023

A smile from Helen

In the summer this year we awarded funding to a woman who has been suffering from Multiple Sclerosis since 2007.

Spring to Life
Groups and charities we've helped /
October 2023

Spring to Life

In June funding was awarded to Spring to Life. They are a Community Interest Company based in Birmingham and run programmes to support the mental and emotional well-being of people in the city. 

Designs in Mind CIC
Groups and charities we've helped /
October 2023

Designs in Mind CIC

Back in June this year, we awarded a grant to Designs in Mind CIC. Designs In Mind is a working studio in Oswestry, where adults from across Shropshire living with mental health challenges work together on ambitious, experimental art and design projects.

COGS CIC
Groups and charities we've helped /
September 2023

Cherry Orchard Gardening Services CIC

We awarded funding to Cherry Orchard Garden Services CIC (COGS). They support learning-disabled adults who may have left school/college with minimal qualifications and are unable to find work due to high levels of anxiety and the complications of their circumstances.

3 runners post race
Fundraising for us /
September 2023

Mammoth effort by Barchester runners in the Great North Run

Massive congratulations to our fantastic Barchester runners Gary Anson, Gavin O’Callaghan, Taylor Dowes and Tom Hodges, who completed the Great North Run on Sunday.

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