Bringing hope and change to our community
Whether it’s funding initiatives that combat food poverty, helping those in recovery from addiction or providing safe homes for vulnerable adults, our mission is to bring hope and positive change to those amongst us who need it most.
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We were delighted to be able to support Chester Pride’s Christmas day lunch which was free for anyone who was facing Christmas day alone or in hardship. 27 people joined the lunch, which not only was an amazing spread of food, it was also a chance for people to unite and not feel lonely, making […]
Read articleThe Chester Bluecoat Charity is thrilled to announce a £450 award to Wild Salt CIC, a community cooking school, to enable them to expand into Chester.
Read articleWe recently gave West Cheshire Foodbank £500 towards their “It’s Only Temporary” project supporting homeless families living in temporary accommodation in Chester.
Read articleThe Chester Bluecoat Charity is delighted that Theatre Porto (formerly Action Transport Theatre) has opened the doors of its’ new theatre and transformed cultural centre.
Read articleWe are delighted to award a grant to a remarkable local charity that supports those living with neuromuscular conditions.
Read articleWe are incredibly grateful to a team of volunteers from NatWest’s Chester branch who generously dedicated a day to The Bluecoat recently.
Read articleWe are delighted to support the work of Fallen Angels who are the only organisation in the UK to provide exceptional dance theatre experiences for people whose lives have been impacted by mental health or addiction challenges.
Read articleThe Chester Bluecoat Charity is delighted to report the impact made in the life of one local family following a £5,000 grant awarded to Children Today.
Read articleThe Chester Bluecoat Charity is delighted to have given Adoption Matters £500 in order to for them to be able to fund a children and young peoples choir which unites their community of adopted families.
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