Centre for the Moving Image
The Centre for the Moving Image in Edinburgh was given a donation of £1,050 in November 2019. This grant was for Senior Selections, a volunteer-led programme of film screenings curated by and for older people. Events are very popular, with people attending from across Edinburgh, West Lothian and Fife.
Fighting All Cancers Together
The Gateshead-based charity was given £1,500 to support the service for the over-65s. During 2020, FACT carried out a remote service involving check-up chats and a counselling service. FACT also delivered food parcels and essential packs to vulnerable older people in the community.
The Helpful Bureau, Nottinghamshire
An award of £2,500 was given in 2018 to support the Lunch Club at The Helpful Bureau in Stapleford. Part of the donation was used for a Christmas lunch and carol singing, which was organised by volunteers.
St Chad’s Church, Coventry
St Chad’s was given £800 in 2018 to purchase a tea urn, chairs and a variety of kitchen items for use by the Golden Years Elders’ Club. The club aims to reduce isolation, build and maintain friendships and involve older people in activities throughout the year.
Shapeshifter Productions, London
Shapeshifter Productions received a grant in 2018 to assist the charity in its delivery of participatory music sessions to 17 different care homes and day centres. The aim of the Smiling Sessions is to improve well-being, build confidence, and support friendships. Support staff noted that participants ‘who would normally stay in their rooms, joined in […]
Carers’ Centre, Bath
A donation of £2,044 was made in 2018 to support a monthly dementia café at the Carers’ Centre in Bath. The café strives to help keep carers connected and in control by offering respite, advice and practical support. Part of the grant was spent on a swing seat which is situated in the centre’s garden. […]
Age UK Horsham District
The charity received £1,000 in 2017 towards the purchase of 32 comfortable chairs for its Activity Club. The new chairs are stackable, allowing more space for activities such as carpet bowls and skittles. Age UK Horsham District is also able to rearrange its activity room for events such as bingo, allowing members to sit in […]
St. Barnabas Day Hospices
St Barnabas House in the South East of England was awarded £2,000 in 2017 to pilot a music therapy programme. A six-week pilot was organised with weekly sessions lasting 45 minutes. The therapist brought many instruments to each session and encouraged active participation. Combinations of group and one to one work continued throughout the year. […]
Grassington Hub, North Yorkshire
An award of £2,000 was given in 2017 to support the Lunch Club at Grassington Hub. Part of the donation was used for a Christmas lunch for 40 people, prepared by volunteers. Carols were sung by Grassington Primary School pupils.
Heron Corn Mill, Cumbria
A donation of £1,000 was given in 2017 to a Crafternoons project which is attended by up to 35 people each day. Many different crafts have been tried and some skills are being passed on, including lace-making. Attendees have made new friends and are therefore able to car-share to get to Heron Corn Mill. ‘The […]