Spring to Life
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.
The funding was needed to make their community allotment space accessible to those of their participants who are in wheelchairs and older adults with mobility issues.
Designs in Mind CIC
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. They have been working in the local community since 1993 with the aim of changing the stigma surrounding mental health, and currently support 131 people.
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.