Greggs Foundation Grants
Justine Massingham is the new Grants Manager at the Greggs Foundation and wanted to update you on the grants they have available to organisations within the North East.
If you would like any additional information please visit www.greggsfoundation.org.uk or contact Justine on Tel: 0191 2127626 Ext: 20524.
Hardship Fund
The Hardship Fund supports families in the North East of England who are in extreme financial hardship. The Hardship Fund was established in 1993 and since then it has given over £3 million to families in poverty in the North East of England.
The Hardship Fund operates in the four counties of North-East England, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Durham and Teesside. Applications must be submitted by a social organisation or charity on behalf of the client.
- We prioritise families over individuals
- We prioritise the most financially excluded people
- We prioritise items that will make the most difference
Item and maximum available grant:
- Cookers – Supplied direct by East Durham Partnership
- Washing Machine – Supplied direct by East Durham Partnership
- Fridge/Freezer – Supplied direct by East Durham Partnership
- Home Furnishing – £100
- Flooring – £100
- Beds / Bedding – £100
- Baby Equipment – £100
- Clothing – £50pp
Further information and an online application form can be found at : –
www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants/hardship-fund
Local Community Project Fund
The Local Community Projects Fund helps organisations based in local communities to deliver projects or provide equipment to people in need at the heart of our local communities with grants of up to £2000.
We are interested in projects that improve resilience within your community of interest. This can include sessional activities/respite support, equipment for sessional activities, trips and residential breaks.
We are also interested in new approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting your community of interest. We do not fund running costs or continuation of existing and ongoing work.
All projects must support a community of interest i.e. people who are:
- Disabled or suffering chronic illness
- Living in poverty
- Voluntary carers
- Homeless
- Isolated older people
- Other demonstrable significant need
Further information and an online application form can be found at : –
www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants/local-community-projects-fund
Environmental Grant
Greggs Foundation aims to make a difference to people in need at the heart of their local communities. It has a number of programmes that aim to address the needs of disadvantaged local communities.
The environmental grants programme aims to improve people’s lives by improving the environment. The programme is administered by seven charity committees throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Organisations may only apply once per calendar year for this grant.
Any not for profit organisation can apply for a grant of up to £2000, preference will be given to small, locally based and community led organisations with a turnover not in excess of £300,000 per annum. Schools are also encouraged to apply and are given the same level of priority as small locally based organisations.
We are interested in projects that improve the physical environment in a way that will improve people’s lives. This can include purchase of equipment, sessional salary costs, purchase of trees/plants, small capital projects and learning activities.
We are also interested in new approaches and innovative ideas as well as sustainable approaches to supporting your local environment.
The following examples are to be used as a guide only as the programme is open to a wide range of community led applications.
- A group of volunteers who completed litter picking exercises in their local parks or along a local riverbank
- An allotment project for people suffering early stages of dementia
- A growing project in a local primary school
- Clearing an area of wasteland in an area of high social need to create a community garden
Further information and an online application form can be found at : –
www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/environmental-grant
North East Core Funding
The North East Core Funding Programme makes grants to organisations in the Counties of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham and Teesside to support core running costs.
Grants of up to £15,000 per year for up to three years can be made to charitable organisations that most closely meet the criteria.
The programme tends to support organisations that work in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the North East of England, or organisations that support otherwise disadvantaged people, particularly those that support the following priority groups:
- People with disabilities
- Homeless people
- Voluntary carers
- Older and isolated people
Further information and an online application form can be found at : –
www.greggsfoundation.org.uk/grants/north-east-core-funding
Heart Start for Individuals
Due to an increased demand the Fire Support Network are now taking bookings from individuals to attend their Heart Start Course.
The course is run in conjunction with the British Heart Foundation and lasts for 2 hours, it includes:
- CPR
- The Recovery Position
- Bleeding
- Choking
The training includes both theory and practical elements; all elements must be completed.
The training costs £5 per person and includes a certificate of attendance.
They have 2 courses coming up which are both on Thursday 1st September 2016. A morning session from 9.30am – 11.30am and an afternoon session from 12.30pm – 2.30pm.
The venue is:
Cleveland Fire Support Network
1 Bickley Way
Coulby Newham
Middlesbrough
TS8 9NW
If you would like to book a place or have any queries please contact Nadia Gibany, Support Officer at Cleveland Fire Support Network on 01642 288009.
Connect Recovery Courses
Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind are running courses in Redcar & Cleveland during August;
Introduction to Relaxation Starts 1st August for 5 weeks, Monday’s 10:00am – 11:30am at Emmanuel Church Centre, Saltburn
Introduction to Mindfulness Starts 1st August for 5 weeks, Monday’s 12:00 – 1:30pm at Emmanuel Church Centre, Saltburn
Depression and Anxiety Awareness Starts 3rd August for 5 weeks, Wednesday’s 12:00 – 1:30pm at M&S Mind Building, Station Road, Redcar
Confidence Building Starts 3rd August for 4 weeks, Wednesday’s 2:00pm – 3:30pm at M&S Mind Building, Station Road, Redcar
Improving Sleep Starts 4th August for 4 weeks, Thursday’s 12:00 – 1:30pm at Redcar & Cleveland Mind, West Dyke Road, Redcar
Assertiveness: Express Yourself Starts 4th August for 3 weeks, Thursday’s 2:00pm – 3:30pm at Redcar & Cleveland Mind, West Dyke Road, Redcar
Managing Strong Emotions Starts 16th August for 6 weeks, Tuesday’s 10:00am – 11:30am at Eston Learning Centre, Normanby Road
Stress Busting Starts 16th August for 5 weeks, Tuesday’s 12:00 – 1:30pm at Eston Learning Centre, Normanby Road
The courses provide a range of self-help strategies and coping techniques in small, friendly groups. The courses are free to all aged 18 and over.
Any queries or if you would like to refer anyone please call Kim Peacock on 01642 217399 or 07711556102.
Targeted Transport Scheme 2016
The targeted transport project provides funding for transport hire to allow ‘under-represented groups’ to access our beautiful National Park.
To qualify for free transport your groups needs to be:
- An ‘under-represented group’, which may include ethnic minorities, young people, those with disabilities and special needs, those without a car, etc.
- Be from within a socially deprived area in – Middlesbrough, Darlington, Redcar and Cleveland.
- Visits must be within the National Park Boundary.
- There must be enough passengers to fill at least 85% of the vehicle (minibus or coach).
- All visits must be booked and confirmed with the NPA a minimum of 3 weeks before the visit is due to take place.
- In order for the visit to come out of this year’s budget it must take place before the end of March 2017.
Any number can access it and is available until the end of March 2017 for visits anywhere in the National Park
Please take a look at our “Out & About” guide, full of great ideas when looking for days out in the National Park. This can either be viewed online here:
http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/visiting/see-and-do/out-and-about/OutAbout2016web.pdf
or we can send a hard copy in the post.
If you were interested in utilising the scheme please complete this application form and return it to e.mckenzie@northyorkmoors.org.uk
My Life Program
Tthe My Life Program is coming back to Redcar & Cleveland!
There is a registration session for the new re-vamped Program for Tuesday 4th August at 1pm. The program will be run for 14 weeks in total and be held at Redcar Community Heart ,Redcar at 1pm till 3.30pm weekly.
The My Life Program has been designed for any adult who lives with a long term health condition and or chronic pain.
The program includes three(optional) one to one coaching sessions with experienced coaches.
See here for information about My Life.
If you have any questions, please contact Lindy O’Hare or Head Office on the contact numbers below.
Lindy O’Hare
Program Coordinator
My Life Plus CIC
07519059582
Head Office;
Portland House
Belmont Business Park
Durham
DH1 1TW
01642 535300
0191 3755778
theteam@mylifeplus.org.uk
Volunteering Opportunity – The Fire Support Network
The Fire Support Network are looking for volunteers for their On-line Charity Shop, the ideal candidates would need some of these attributes:
- Driver / delivery
- Leaflet distribution
- House clearances
- Administration
- Sales / customer service
- Web site management
- Photographer
This list is not exhaustive, but gives an overview of what they are looking for to support this new venture.
If you are interested please contact Heather on 01642 288009.
Volunteering Opportunity – South Tees Youth Offending Service
South Tees Youth Offending Service urgently require Volunteers for various roles in Redcar and Cleveland. No experience is necessary and full training will be given. Training commences on the 13th August for 5 Saturdays (excluding the August bank holiday weekend).
Take a look at their poster here or call 01642 201888 for more information.
Stress Buster Retreat
John Pearson of InnerShell is running a morning retreat on Saturday 20th August.
This will be a great opportunity for time out / managing stress and being able to see things differently.
Ideal for our tired support workers, carers, teachers, parents etc.
To find out more about it contact John on 07769 694121.
