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.
Discover the impact of our grants and stay up to date with our latest news and events.
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Here and Now is a Blacon-based group that tackles social isolation through a wide range of shared activities.
Read articleWe are delighted to support educational placements for children as young as 6 who struggle to learn in mainstream settings with our £5,000 grant award.
Read articleWe were delighted to be able to grant Cheshire West Voluntary Action (CWVA) £4,900 towards their work building and expanding the voluntary sector.
Read articleWe’re delighted to be supporting Disability Positive with Tarporley Social Circle, a group for adults with lived experience of disability and long‑term health conditions.
Read articleWe were pleased to able to support Dial West Cheshire with £5,000 to be used in their core operations towards improving the lives of local disabled and older people.
Read articleWe recently supported the launch of a weekly drop-in group for young people age 14-25 where they can take part in creative and accessible workshops at Storyhouse, with a focus on health and wellbeing
Read articleWe were pleased to provide funding to Healthbox CIC to support older people living in care homes.
Read articleAfter speaking with local third sector organisations about their most pressing needs, we realised the biggest challenge in the sector right now is financial restraints. As such, we are deepening our commitment to the local community by offering an office suite free-of-charge to local not‑for‑profits.
Read articleWe are delighted to provide local charity, The Neuro Therapy Centre, with a grant of £4,596.60.
Read articleWe provided a grant for core costs to SPACE, a charity that supports children with disabilities
Read articleWe recently awarded Hoole Community Centre a grant so they could purchase a modern touch screen till, making volunteering accessible to all.
Read articleWe recently granted Older People Active Lives (OPAL) £3,290 to enable them to purchase ten tablets as part of their GoOnLine service.
Read articleWhen Kingsway and Newton Resident’s Trust (KANRA) applied for £878 to purchase a washing machine and dryer, we were delighted to be able to support them.
Read articleWe gladly funded Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust £1,800 so that 72 local unpaid carers will be able to enjoy a complimentary therapy session.
Read articleSTAR launched a much-needed bereavement support group for those who have lost an adult child.
Read articleWe are excited about a new partnership with Cheshire Connect that will bolster support for charities within Chester and the surrounding area, helping them to deliver their aims more effectively so more people can benefit.
Read articleWe recently awarded Citizens Advice Cheshire West a grant to help them extend their support to those who need free confidential, accessible and independent advice, whatever their problem.
Read articleWe 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.
Read articleWe are incredibly grateful to a team of volunteers from NatWest’s Chester branch who generously dedicated a day to The Bluecoat recently.
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