Cherry Orchard Gardening Services CIC
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.
By going to COGS, the individuals can develop a wide range of skills and build confidence by being part of a team with people who are in similar circumstances, thus creating new social circles and becoming confident in talking to others.
Bloomin' Arts
Bloomin' Arts
Bloomin’ Arts were awarded £1,400 towards wheelchair accessible transport to two Theatre Company performances in 2023.
Sean's Place
Sean's Place
We awarded funding to Liverpool based Sean's Place. They are a Community Interest Company focused on supporting men over the age of 18 with mental health concerns.
Mind and Soul Community Choir
Mind and Soul Community Choir
Mind and Soul Choir based in South-East London was awarded funding in April this year, They were formed in 2006 and their objective is to promote mental wellbeing through singing and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
GW Arts CIC
GW Arts CIC
At the beginning of this year we awarded funding to GW Arts CIC, based in Penryn, Cornwall. Grays Wharf Arts is a not-for-profit arts organisation with a programme of creative community engagement and exhibitions. They connect people to inspire creative practice, providing positive experiences for all through creativity.
Headspace Bolton CIC
Headspace Bolton CIC
We recently awarded a grant to Headspace Bolton, a Community Interest Company established by people with lived experience of mental illness and experienced mental health staff with experience of caring. They support people of all ages to come together and engage in a wide range of high quality performing arts led by artists.
The group was established due to a lack of opportunity to come together to learn about performance based arts in Bolton and are now producing a wide range of workshops including comedy, improvisation, spoken word and music.
Real Inspiration CIC
Real Inspiration CIC
Back in November last year we awarded funding to Real Inspiration CIC. Real Inspiration is a social enterprise that offers training and craft therapy for adults and young people facing social barriers. Their makers, who all have social challenges, are supported to gain confidence, develop skills, reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, build peer-support networks and develop friendships.
Bubble Club CIC
Bubble Club CIC
We recently awarded funding to Bubble Club CIC. They are London based, and their mission is to provide people with learning disabilities with access to social and cultural experiences.
Time Out Group (North West)
Time Out Group (North West)
In April this year we awarded funding to Time Out Group (North West). They are a charity based in Handforth, East Cheshire, who provide a range of supported activities for people living with Autism and Learning Disabilities.
The Link Visiting Scheme
The Link Visiting Scheme
In January this year we awarded funding to The Link Visiting Scheme. They are a Wokingham based charity whose mission is to confront loneliness and celebrate friendship. They aim to prevent, delay and reduce loneliness and social isolation, by promoting friendship and improving the health, wellbeing, and independence of older residents throughout the Wokingham Borough.