Answer House, Scotland
Answer House received funding for a variety of entertainment at the day care centre. The centre, which offers a hot lunch every day in addition to a range of activities, provides social stimulation and friendship. Milo the therapy pony was a hot-to-trot success during his visit to Answer House.
Timebank South West
As part of a collaborative project called Age Positive, Timebank South West organised eight Time for Tea dances across different venues in Plymouth. The dances were aimed at combating social isolation and fostering a sense of community. Timebank South West carefully planned the social gatherings which involved tea, cake and dancing to ensure the events […]
Towell House, Northern Ireland
Towell House received a grant towards its Mind & Body, Older & Active project. The programme involved Boccia and New Age Kurling. The aim of this project was to increase physical health, self-esteem and wellbeing. The Mind & Body project offered the chance to learn a new skill, while also tackling loneliness and isolation.
Age UK Westminster
Age UK Westminster received support in 2023 for an Exercise for Health project in Westminster, London. The charity was given a donation for seated and standing exercise classes, aimed at increasing mobility. The classes were available for free and refreshments after the sessions offered an opportunity to socialise. Feedback from participants found that they were […]
Age UK South Lakeland
Age UK South Lakeland received a donation in 2017 for a new shed as part of its allotment and gardening project in Kendal. The charity intended the project to have a beneficial effect on the health and psychological wellbeing of participants.
Middlesex Association for the Blind
The charity was awarded a grant in 2020 to help fund meetings of a Trike Club which meets monthly in Ealing. The trikes are designed for a sighted volunteer to navigate and steer, while the person with visual impairment can exercise by pedalling. One participant said: “MAB pulls us together as a community of visually […]
Ashington Royal Voluntary Service
The volunteer-run centre charity runs a weekly session for the over-65s, providing a hot lunch and activities. As part of a wellbeing program Ashington RVS also take clients on outings throughout the year. The charity received a donation in 2022, which enabled it to hold a celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.
Wainman Trust, Nottinghamshire
The charity received a donation of £1,000 which helped to fund three events at the Together clubs. One club organised a trip to Sherwood Forest with a meal out and some exercise. Another club held a fun Cruise party and all the Together clubs celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, with entertainment, food and […]
National Dance Company Wales
In 2022, National Dance Company Wales was awarded a grant to support a project called Dance for Parkinson’s. Weekly movement sessions led by a dance practitioner and a musician were followed by a chance to socialise over tea. The project offered a creative space for people with Parkinson’s to explore their movement capabilities, make friends, […]
Community Resource, Shropshire
A donation was given in 2022 to improve the health and wellbeing of over 60s living in rural communities. Community Resource runs its Functional Fitness MOT programmes across Shropshire to help to reduce the risk of falling, increase people’s understanding of their fitness levels and encourage them to get or stay active. Programme activities include […]