News
Read all about what's happening and who we've helped.
Curling & Boccia gets the chats going
BU Group in Dinnington near Rotherham are very grateful for the new Curling and Boccia sets we recently helped them with.
Day excursion to the River Trent
Funding was awarded to Glinton Friendship Club to enable them to pay for the cost of coach hire to take 33 of their members on a day excursion to the River Trent (see photo).
Memories are Golden
We awarded funding to the charity Memories are Golden who offer specialised day care services to individuals living with dementia and suffering from heart conditions, diabetes, and other long-term physical conditions.
Caring for Carers
We recently granted funding to Talbot House Support Centre, a charity based in Manchester, that provides support services for parent carers of people with severe learning disabilities.
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.
Christmas Tales
We awarded funding to The Occasion Theatre this year for their Southside group's 'Christmas Tales'.
Susan going places
We recently helped Susan from East Sussex, who has a medical history of osteoarthritis, spinal injury and anxiety.
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
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.