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Exercise sessions for a better quality of life
At the beginning of this year we awarded funding to Caring Together in Woodhouse and Little London. They are a charity Neighbourhood Network Scheme based in Leeds. Our grant funded 46 sessions of exercise, which were Pilates and chair based exercises.
Friends of Temple Newsam Park
In June last year, we awarded funding to The Friends of Temple Newsam Park. They are a voluntary group that was formed in 1999. Over the last 22 years they have raised many tens of thousands of pounds to support projects in the park that have improved the facilities for visitors.
An all-terrain buggy for Nicole
At the beginning of the year we awarded funding to eighteen year old Nicole.
Cornerstone Benwell
Cornerstone Benwell, a community charity based in Newcastle's West End, received funding from us for the
Mo gets out and about
We awarded funding to a young man with a diagnosis of Cerebral palsy. The money was spent on an electric scooter, which has enabled Mo to get out and about independently.
Artful connections
Back in November last year, we awarded funding to Arts to Heal. They are an art-based mental health Charity founded in 2016 located on the outskirts of Blackburn.
Improved mobility for Douglas
Last September we awarded funding to Douglas. He has Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and had a stem cell transplant in 2019. He still suffers with the side effects of this and is having treatment to try and prevent any reoccurrence.
The Straw Patch Project - an array of activities
We recently awarded funding to the Straw Patch Project, a Community Interest Company based in Ilfracombe.
'Motion Unity' for Nuvo Wellbeing
We awarded funding to Nuvo Wellbeing, a Community Interest Company based in Billingham, County Durham.