Barchester Healthcare Foundation
Trustees’ report and financial statements
Year to 31 December 2024
Registered Company Number 4002177 Registered Charity Number 1083272
Contents
Trustees' report .......................................................................................................................... 2 Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities ...................................................................................... 6 Independent examiner's report to the members of Barchester Healthcare Foundation ............. 7 Statement of financial activities (incorporating an income and expenditure account) for the year to 31 December 2024 ............................................................................................. 8 Balance sheet as at 31 December 2024 ..................................................................................... 9 Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2024 ................. 10
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Trustees’ Report
The Trustees present their annual report and the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2024.
Reference and Administrative Information
Constitution
Barchester Healthcare Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity governed by its memorandum and articles of association. Company Number 4002177. Charity Number 1083272.
Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company (“the Charity”) are its Trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the Trustees.
Trustees
The Trustees who held office during the year and subsequently were as follows:-
Elected Trustees : Pete Calveley Julia Scott (resigned 31 December 2024) Andrew Tilden OBE (resigned 31 December 2024) Shannon Cullen Simon McCall Sally Hale Helen Hamblen (appointed 1 March 2024) Irene Lewis (appointed 1 January 2025) Mitch Counsell (appointed 1 May 2025)
Company Secretary
The Company Secretary is Jon Hather
Registered Office:
3rd Floor, The Aspect, 12 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AS
Independent Examiners:
Saffery LLP, Torridon House, Beechwood Park, Inverness, IV2 3BW
Bankers:
Royal Bank of Scotland Plc, London Corporate Services, 2½ Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4XJ
Solicitors:
Blythe Liggins, Edmund House, Rugby Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6EL
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Trustees’ Report (continued)
Objectives and achievements
The Foundation’s mission is to make a difference to the lives of older people and other adults with physical or learning disabilities or mental health challenges, giving grants to help reduce isolation and loneliness, promote group activities and generally improve people’s independence, mobility and quality of life.
In 2024, special attention was focused on connecting or reconnecting people with others in their local community, thus combatting loneliness and enabling people to be active and engaged. This has enabled grants totalling £336,000 to be approved, details of which are given in note 3. This represents a positive response by either full or part grants to 35% of the 969 applications received, in comparison with 32% the previous year.
The Foundation was again supported by the Barchester Healthcare group which matched pound for pound all funds raised by Barchester staff. In addition to this, £12,000 of staff time was provided by the Barchester Healthcare Group which was not recharged and has been included as donated staff time. This income is shown in note 2.
The fundraising by Barchester staff once again demonstrated originality and enthusiasm.
The major events included a golf tournament in the Midlands, a third Tour de Barchester cycle ride, a new MD Cook-off event, a first Get Barchester Moving Week, raffles at staff conferences, as well as Barchester teams at the Great North Run and RideLondon-Essex 100 cycle ride, and personal challenges such as climbing mountains, street skating, running and walking. Textile recycling at the Barchester homes also provided significant income, as well as the Barchester Lottery donations.
The Trustees are again grateful to the staff and shareholders of Barchester Healthcare for their continued support.
Appointment of Trustees
The Charity is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. At no time do Trustees nominated by the company constitute a majority in terms of the total number of Trustees. Potential Trustees are nominated by one of the existing Trustees, seconded by another, followed by a vote of all Trustees. Such votes have proved to be unanimous.
Three new Trustees were appointed - Helen Hamblen was appointed on 1 March 2024, Irene Lewis on 1 January 2025 and Mitch Counsell on 1 May 2025. Julia Scott and Andrew Tilden resigned on 31 December 2024.
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Trustees’ Report (continued)
Training of Trustees
The Charity does not have a formal policy of training for the Trustees. However, on appointment, Trustees undertake an induction briefing and usually have experience of service with other charities. In addition, information is regularly supplied to the Trustees, regarding their responsibilities and duties together with regular guidance from the Charity Commission. The charity’s membership of the Association of Corporate Foundations also provides useful linkage with other charities of a like nature.
Organisational Structure
The Foundation Trustees meet quarterly. Decisions on grant applications for individuals are delegated to the Grants Team. Applications for groups are considered - and may be approved - by two nominated Trustees (one of whom is an independent Trustee). In view of the increased income in the prior year, the maximum grant amounts were increased to £1,000 for individuals and £2,500 for groups. If agreement cannot be reached, applications are considered by the Board of Trustees at their quarterly meetings.
Trustee meetings
The Foundation holds quarterly meetings and during the year achieved a 68% attendance level.
Reserves Policy
Reserves are split into two categories (see note 12). £25,000 (being the running costs for four months) sits in the general fund. The remainder is in a designated fund which is used for grantmaking purposes. The Trustees review grants pledged and paid grants at each meeting, and the designated fund reserves should always be greater than the amount of grants pledged. If there are no designated funds, with no prospect of further funds, the Trustees would meet to decide the future of the Charity.
The Trustees’ policy is that they would not normally hold designated fund reserves in excess of one year’s maximum expected donations, which they estimate at £250,000. At the end of the year, designated funds totalled £286,000 (2023: £314,000) . This is slightly higher than the expected maximum value, mainly due to an exceptional single donation in the prior year, and it is predicted that with a greater number of grants awarded in 2025, the designated fund total will drop below £250,000 by December 2025.
Grant making policy
The Foundation can provide grants of up to £1,000 to individuals or up to £2,500 to small groups/charities in England, Scotland and Wales through its general grants scheme. The Foundation helps small community groups and local charities with activities, outings, equipment and materials for members/service users and individuals with mobility equipment for outdoor use.
Public benefit
The Trustees consider that all aspects of the Charity Commission’s Public Benefit requirements are met as the charity will consider applications from all sectors of the community and there is no cost to making an application for support.
Review of Activities and Future Developments
In 2024 the Foundation granted £336,000 (2023: £221,000) towards helping older and disabled people around Britain. 339 grants were awarded ranging from £51 to £2,500 to support a wide range of projects, which included helping individuals, groups and charities to fund specialist and mobility equipment, transport, activities and outings.
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Trustees’ Report (continued)
Review of Activities and Future Developments (continued)
The Foundation will continue to make grants to projects where the money can make a real difference to the beneficiaries. The Foundation continues to develop its website and more information on its activities can be found at www.bhcfoundation.org.uk.
Risk Policy
The major risks to which the Charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Given the nature of the activities the Trustees have identified limited significant risks that the Charity faces. The major risks would be the loss of support from the Barchester Healthcare group and reputational risk from making inappropriate awards. Both risks are viewed as very unlikely to occur. The Trustees believe that the systems and controls operated by the Charity are sufficient to mitigate identified risks. The Trustees make a formal review of the Foundation’s risk policy once a year. The Charity does not have an internal audit function given the limited activities operated.
Environmental Policy
The Trustees are committed to reducing the environmental impact of the Charity. Video conferencing has been introduced in order to reduce the amount of travel required, and the Charity have switched from paper-based to electronic systems to decrease the amount of paper consumed.
Safeguarding Policy
The Trustees are aware of the need to be alert to safeguarding issues, with some of the Charity’s Trustees having experience in this area.
Investment Policy
The Trustees invest free cash resources in term deposit accounts to maximise interest income while maintaining a low risk policy of investment.
Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
By order of the board
S McCall (Chairman)
3[rd] Floor, The Aspect 12 Finsbury Square London EC2A 1AS
19 August 2025
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Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities in respect of the Trustees’ annual report and the financial statements
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
• observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP;
• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
• state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
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Independent examiner’s report to the Trustees of Barchester Healthcare Foundation on the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the charity’s Trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the 2011 Act”). In carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; or
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the accounts do not accord with such records; or
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the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Eunice McAdam Chartered Accountant
Saffery LLP Torridon House Beechwood Park Inverness IV2 3BW Date: 4 September 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities (incorporating the Income and Expenditure Account) for the year to 31 December 2024
| Note Income from: Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources 2 Interest received Total incoming resources Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 Total resources expended Net movement in unrestricted funds/net income for year Unrestricted fund balances b/fwd as at 1 Jan Unrestricted fund balances c/fwd as at 31 Dec 12 |
Year to 31 December 2024 £’000 387 17 404 (432) (432) (28) 339 |
Year to 31 December 2023 £’000 480 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 485 | ||
| (313) | ||
| (313) | ||
| 172 167 |
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| 311 | 339 |
All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. All gains and losses recognised in the year are included above. The deficit for the year for Companies Act purposes, comprising the net expenditure for the year, was (£28,000) (2023: surplus of £172,000).
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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2024
| Note | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| £’000 | £’000 | ||
| Current Assets | |||
| Prepayments and accrued income | 7 | 8 | 2 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 384 | 386 | |
| 392 | 388 | ||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within | |||
| one year | 8 | (81) | (49) |
| Net assets | 311 | 339 | |
| Funds: | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 9 | 311 | 339 |
For the financial year ended 31 December 2024 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of the financial statements.
The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with Section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The financial statements on pages 8 to 14 were approved by the Trustees on 19 August 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
S McCall (Chairman)
Registered Company Number 4002177 Registered Charity Number 1083272
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2024
1 Accounting Policies
Company Information
The Barchester Healthcare Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England. The registered office is 3[rd] Floor, The Aspect, 12 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1AS.
a) Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1 January 2019, the Companies Act 2006 and accounting standards.
The Trustees consider that the charity has the ability to continue its operations for the foreseeable future and so these financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.
The charity has availed itself of Paragraph 3 (3) of Schedule 4 of the Companies Act and adapted the Companies Act formats to reflect the special nature of the charity’s activities.
The charity is exempt from the requirement to prepare a cash flow statement on the grounds that it falls within the Companies Act definition of a small company.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
b) Taxation
Barchester Healthcare Foundation is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes .
c) Company Status
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 2. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.
d) Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. This includes legacies which are recognised when received.
The charity recognises income relating to commitments to make annual donations in the period to which they relate, provided that the Trustees are certain that the donations will be received.
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2024 (continued)
1 Accounting Policies (continued)
e) Resources Expended
Grants are recognised as payable when approval has been given by the Trustees. All other expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
f) Investments
The donations are invested in a bank deposit account immediately upon receipt.
g) Finance and Operating Leases
No leases were entered into during the year or prior year.
h) Fund Accounting
All the Charity’s funds are unrestricted i.e. they are expendable at the discretion of the Trustees.
i) Irrecoverable VAT
All resources expended are classified under activity headings that aggregate all costs relating to the category. Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.
2 Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources
| Corporate donors Private donors Gift Aid |
Year to 31 December 2024 £’000 212 167 8 387 |
Year to 31 December 2023 £’000 212 267 1 480 |
|---|---|---|
Included within amounts receivable from corporate donors above is £12,000 (2023: £12,000) in respect of donated staff time and facilities.
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2024 (continued)
3 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Grants payable Support costs Governance costs (see note 4) |
Year to 31 December 2024 £’000 Year to 31 December 2023 £’000 |
|---|---|
| 336 221 |
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| 93 89 |
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| 3 3 |
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| 432 313 |
Included within support costs above is £12,000 (2023: £12,000) in respect of donated staff time and facilities.
The charity has one activity being grant making in line with the charity’s objectives. As such all support and governance costs are allocated to this activity.
a) Grants payable to individuals
100 grants totalling £74,000 (2023: 79 grants totalling £44,000) were payable to individuals in the year. The grants were for a wide range of purposes: electric, sport, manual and folding wheelchairs, power packs, tri-ride attachments and sport wheels for wheelchairs; walkers; trikes, handcycles and electric bikes; mobility scooters, car boot hoists and lifting devices.
b) Grants under £1,000 payable to charities and groups
There were 76 grants of under £1,000 payable to charities and groups, for a total of £45,000 (2023: 85 grants totalling £49,000) . These include grants for equipment, materials, tools, craft, technology and exercise equipment; music, art, theatre, cookery, IT, nature, garden and living skills projects; craft, dance and exercise classes; social activities including refreshments, workshops and special events; entertainment; transport and outings .
c) Grants over £1,000 payable to charities and groups
There were 163 grants of £1,000 and over to charities and groups, which totalled £217,000 (2023: 74 grants totalling £128,000) . Details are on shown in full on page 15.
4 Governance costs
| Independent examination fee | Year to 31 December 2024 £’000 3 3 |
Year to 31 December 2023 £’000 3 3 |
|---|---|---|
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2024 (continued)
5 Trustees' remuneration
The Trustees neither received nor waived any emoluments during the year. £290 (2023: £439) was reimbursed for travel expenses for two Trustees. No restricted donations were received from Trustees.
6 Staff costs
The charity had no employees during the current or prior year. As the charity has no employees and the Trustees are unpaid the charity does not have a remuneration policy.
During the current year, Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited (part of the Barchester group) recharged the charity for the time of two part-time members of staff. This recharge amounted to £68,900; including £5,800 employer’s national insurance and £2,400 pension costs (2023: £64,500; including £5,400 employer’s national insurance and £2,300 pension costs) . In addition to this, £12,000 of staff time was provided by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited which was not recharged and has been included as donated staff time as disclosed in note 2.
7 Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
| Prepayments and accrued income | 2024 £’000 8 8 |
2023 £’000 2 2 |
|---|---|---|
8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
| Accruals and deferred income Grants payable Grants payable Brought forward Grants approved in year Grants paid in year Carried forward |
2024 £’000 37 44 81 2024 £’000 13 336 (305) 44 |
2023 £’000 36 13 49 2023 £’000 10 221 (218) 13 |
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year to 31 December 2024 (continued)
9 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Opening balance at 1 Jan 2024 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources Closing balance at 31 Dec 2024 Represented by: Net current assets |
Unrestricted Funds £’000 339 (28) 311 311 |
Total £’000 339 (28) 311 311 |
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10 Financial commitments
At 31 December 2024 the charity had no annual commitments (2023: £nil)
11 Related parties
There were no transactions with related parties during the period.
12 Unrestricted funds
| General fund Designated fund |
At 1 January 2024 £’000 Incoming resources £’000 Resources expended £’000 Transfers £’000 At 31 December 2024 £’000 25 404 (432) 28 25 314 - - (28) 286 339 404 (432) - 311 |
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The general fund is expendable at the discretion of the Trustees.
The designated fund has been set aside by the Trustees for grant-making purposes.
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Grants payable in furtherance of the Charity’s objectives
Grants over £1,000 payable to charities and groups APPLICANT NAME GRANT PURPOSE OF GRANT
| APPLICANT NAME |
GRANT | PURPOSE OF GRANT |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| Caring Together in Woodhouse and Little London | £1,610 | Winter activities and support for older people in Woodhouse and Little London. |
| Silverline Memories CIO | £1,310 | Two PCs plus accessories for people living with dementia to access digital technology with |
| support of the charity staff or volunteers. | ||
| Aishah Help | £1,700 | Equipment and materials, volunteer expenses and facilitator costs for this charity aimed at |
| improving the lives of older people. | ||
| Soundwell Music Therapy Trust | £1,500 | Music therapy costs for this charity aimed at improving adult mental health. |
| Barefooted | £2,500 | An outdoor creative activity project to help improve life for the elderly. |
| St George's Foodbank Bournemouth | £2,240 | Food to aid the continuation of this charity's social canteen. |
| Canal Connections CIC | £1,500 | Boat hire costs for this CIC providing canal related activities for the elderly. |
| ME 2U CIC | £1,000 | Facilitation of a tea dance for the over 60s. |
| Carousel Project | £1,000 | Facilitation of podcast and radio show produced by people with learning disabilities. |
| Accessible Arts & Media | £1,000 | Activities for this weekly music, movement and social group for adults with complex learning |
| and physical disabilities. | ||
| Kilmarnock YMCA | £2,000 | Resources, food and excursions for this charity's group aimed at vulnerable elderly people. |
| And Fitness for All CIC | £1,000 | Ageing Strong fitness programme for this CIC aimed at improving fitness in people over 65. |
| Defiant Sports | £1,200 | Project for this group promoting health and wellbeing in older and disabled men. |
| Sunahs Crisis Team | £1,056 | Trainer costs for six months for exercise group for older people. |
| Friends of Halfway Park | £1,200 | Instructor costs for weekly fully wheelchair accessible exercise classes for six months. |
| Kidz R Us | £2,500 | Equipment for the Friends R Us weekly group for up to 10 adults with Learning Disabilities. |
| St Peters Community Wellbeing Projects | £2,500 | Women's Active 60+ drop in exercise club for 40 weeks. (80 sessions) |
| Village Kitchen | £1,080 | Weekly lunch club for up to 35 senior people supported by this CIC. |
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| Storymine CIC | £1,250 Material costs for this pop-up Clay Club to support the mental health of young adults in rural |
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| areas. | |
| Champions Fun Learning Centre | £1,100 Equipment and refreshments for this new project for elderly members. |
| Headway Nottingham | £1,000 Weekly Therapeutic Textiles workshop for up to 34 people with acquired brain injury. |
| Seachange Devon | £1,007 Four sewing machines and various sewing items for this charity's Sew and Save Groups. |
| Bolton Contemporary CIC | £1,000 New kiln and other materials for accessible art sessions provided for older people. |
| This New Ground | £1,000 Contribution towards 10 weekly art sessions for people with learning disabilities. |
| Dover Smart Project | £1,000 Materials and refreshments for the ART of Age group for over 65s and those living with a |
| dementia. | |
| Lifesize CIC | £1,000 Landscape Soundscape music/arts/wellbeing sessions for this CIC supporting disadvantaged |
| and isolated groups in East Sussex. | |
| First Focus | £1,050 6 new washable chairs for this community advice and support centre for vulnerable adults. |
| Bright Hope in North West Leicestershire | £1,000 Befriending service for people with life limiting conditions. |
| Armonico Consort | £1,000 Memory singing workshops for up to 50 people aimed at improving the lives of those living |
| with Dementia. | |
| Starling Arts | £1,000 Weekly community creative activities for this female-led community arts group in Brighton, |
| promoting well-being of older people. | |
| Shedkwick CIC | £1,500 Equipment to create a better work environment for this mental health support group so they |
| can help larger groups of people. | |
| Art For All Group | £1,000 Weekly art classes/field trips for adults with mental health problems. |
| The Fair Play Foundation | £1,000 Group activities for this charity aiming to improve the lives of the elderly. |
| The Soundroom Community Music Charity | £1,000 6 themed tea dances for this charity aimed at improving lives of the elderly. |
| Nidderdale and Pateley Bridge Men's Shed CIO | £1,090 Benches and workshop equipment for this men's shed charity aiming to improve mental |
| health. | |
| RT Community Projects Limited | £1,000 Music group therapy sessions for this front-line suicide prevention charity. |
| ReConnecting Carms CIC | £1,000 Activity kit materials for this CIC aiming to help people with disabilities and learning |
| disabilities to adjust. | |
| York Neighbours | £1,000 Outings/day trips for this charity working to tackle loneliness and isolation of older people. |
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| Support and Grow North East | £1,000 Expansion of this charity's Support and Grow Armchair Warriors exercise group to include |
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| more participants. | |
| Streetbikes | £1,000 Tandem 3 wheeled bike to add to this charity's fleet aiming to help as many individuals as |
| possible experience the joys of exercising in a safe and supportive environment. | |
| Globe Community Project | £1,000 Six-week wellbeing course for up to 30 people at this charity aiming to improve loneliness |
| and isolation in the elderly. | |
| Longford Park Community Association | £1,000 1.5 hour multi activity sessions for this charity improving lives of the elderly. |
| Friends of Jesmond Library | £1,000 Programme of wellbeing sessions for up to 40 people once a month. |
| Lakota Hub CIC | £1,584 Art materials for the Love Art project aimed at improving lives of the elderly. |
| PAL Fitness Education CIC | £2,500 Adapted bikes for this CIC aiming to create a sustainable long-term inclusive cycling hub for |
| use by people with disabilities. | |
| Perkisound Charitable Incorporated Organisation | £2,500 Equipment for sensory garden created for people with additional needs. |
| Hatfield Woodhouse Events | £1,000 A 12 month programme of activities/events for over 65s. |
| Billy & Andy's Music School CIC | £2,443 Musical instruments to expand this CIC's capability to work with larger groups and help |
| people with special needs and disabilities. | |
| Hearts and Minds | £1,236 Elderflower practitioner visits to those suffering from dementia. |
| Bristol Dementia Action Alliance | £1,000 Support for Shirehampton and Happy Days memory cafes and group trips for Bristol based |
| charity helping people with Dementia. | |
| Woodpecker Wood CIC | £1,169 Creation of a sustainable seating area with level flooring, including 10 sturdy benches. |
| Ospreys Wheelchair Rugby Club | £1,650 Replacement equipment and accessories for the Wheelchair Rugby Club. |
| MoorVision | £1,000 Activities including adapted sailing, swimming and audio described theatre opportunities for |
| their 18-29-year-old age group members. | |
| Oakley Rural Day Centre | £1,200 Monthly activities for the members of this day centre for older people. |
| Chilli Studios (Newcastle and Gateshead Arts | £1,000 Materials used in the weekly creative workshops for this charity improving the lives of |
| Studio) Limited | vulnerable adults. |
| Millom Recreation Centre | £1,699 Interactive fitness mirror for this charity's Super Seniors activity club. |
| Women For Well Women | £1,049 Twice weekly therapeutic craft groups for up to 120 women for 12 months. |
| MK Youth Sports CIC | £1,200 Refreshments for 30 people each week for 10 months attending the seated exercise group. |
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| Blossoming Communities CIC | £1,000 Arts and crafts resources for CIC aiming to improve mental health and reduce isolation by |
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| delivering arts and crafts workshops with a wellbeing twist. | |
| Northumberland County Blind Association | £1,000 Transport costs for this charity improving the lives of people with visual impairment in this |
| rural location. | |
| Garage Art Group | £1,224 Twenty black stacking chairs for this charity providing therapeutic art sessions for |
| individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues. | |
| The Sparkle Foundation UK | £1,000 Gardening equipment for this charity aimed at improving the lives of people over the age of |
| 65. | |
| Innerleithen, Traquair and Walkerburn Parish | £1,000 Crafting classes for this charity aimed at improving the lives of older people. |
| Church | |
| Precious Gems | £1,410 Materials, chair exercises and lunch costs for this charity improving isolation and loneliness |
| in the elderly. | |
| Humber Open Arms | £1,000 Football kits and equipment for this charity running activity projects for people who are |
| socially isolated. | |
| The Hamlet Wigan CIC | £2,268 6 tables and 24 chairs for a room in the hub where this CIC deliver their Duke of Edinburgh |
| Award programme for young adults with additional needs. | |
| Valley of Hope | £1,300 DIY craft workshops for this charity providing emotional and mental support for the elderly. |
| Sudden Productions | £1,200 Set materials and costumes for this pop-up theatre company improving the lives of people |
| with learning disabilities. | |
| Chippenham Community Hub | £1,000 Transport costs for this charity supporting elderly people at risk of social exclusion. |
| Darnall Dementia Trust | £1,680 Increase fortnightly singing/dancing sessions to weekly for this charity improving the lives of |
| elderly people with dementia. | |
| Glasgow the Caring City | £1,000 Let's Get Together project for this charity bringing together neurodiverse teenage girls and |
| older women for movement activities. | |
| Friendly Faces of Kent | £1,117 Activities, tutor hire and refreshments for this charity's Friendly Faces social coffee |
| mornings. | |
| Salford Heart Care | £1,000 Chair based yoga and relaxation therapy for this charity improving the lives of the elderly. |
| Universal Ease to Redress | £1,000 Basketball activities for this charity's members over 65. |
| Mutual Aid Road Reps CIC | £1,000 Activities for the Friendship Spectrum group for autistic adults. |
| The Over Day Centre Association | £1,000 Plants and landscaping for this day centre offering a lifeline for the elderly. |
| Arts for Health MK | £1,000 Plants to create accessible spaces in unused areas around Milton Keynes University hospital. |
| Redeemer Church Birmingham | £1,000 Pop-up art sessions for this charity running art therapy sessions for people with mental |
| health issues and disabilities. |
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| St Sepulchre without Newgate | £1,100 Musical tea project providing tea, tales and tunes on a weekly basis. |
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| Springburn Park Men's Shed | £2,500 Kitchen equipment for this charity providing lunch clubs for people with mental health |
| issues. | |
| The Drop In Bereavement Centre | £1,480 Instructor, refreshment and equipment costs for the well-being sessions at this drop-in |
| bereavement centre. | |
| Our Scene CIC | £1,059 Wheelchair accessible picnic bench for this CIC's community garden project focused on older |
| citizens with mobility issues. | |
| Percy Street Collective CIC | £1,000 Selection of woodworking tools for this CIC supporting young neurodiverse adults in |
| Sheffield. | |
| Chagford Film Festival | £1,000 Enabling the extended provision of a film evening to another venue for this CIC offering |
| opportunities for those facing accessibility problems. | |
| Marcus Garvey Day Centre CIC | £1,000 Transport costs for this CIC's luncheon club aimed at improving the lives of needy and |
| isolated African and Caribbean elders. | |
| Hands of Hope | £1,680 Shelving for this community charity developing a neglected walled kitchen garden attended |
| by people 65+. | |
| Aspiring2 CIC | £1,200 Food and prizes for "Special Times for Special Memories" project. |
| Happy at Home Project | £1,000 Joyrides project voucher scheme to facilitate outings for older people with their volunteer |
| befrienders. | |
| Hilton Village Hall | £1,000 Hearing loop for this village hall's community hub to help the hard of hearing members enjoy |
| the weekly clubs. | |
| Bethel Trust Port Talbot | £1,820 4 week Fed Line cookery course to teach this charity's foodbank bank clients how to cook |
| healthy meals on a budget. | |
| Guiseley Community Foundation | £1,900 Transport costs and the purchase of football equipment for this charity's walking football |
| programme aimed at the over 65s. | |
| Rosebery Centre SCIO | £1,050 Centre based events for this charity improving the lives of people with dementia. |
| Rochdale Borough Shopmobility | £1,000 New mobility scooter for this shopmobility charity offering mobility equipment for people |
| with limited mobility. | |
| Reflections Yorkshire CIC | £1,000 Sports activity sessions and equipment |
| Caerphilly People First | £1,500 Craft materials for this charity working with adults with learning disabilities. |
| Sam's Place CIC | £1,300 Christmas decorations for the Santa's grotto Christmas event of this CIC improving the lives |
| of people with learning disabilities. | |
| The Deans Senior Tea Club | £1,000 Activities, entertainment and refreshments for this charity combating loneliness and |
| isolation in the elderly. | |
| Leeds LGBTQ+ Community Consortium | £1,100 Online activity sessions for older and disabled members of the Leeds LGBTQ+ community. |
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| Active Independence | £1,270 Activities and days out for this charity providing support for people living with disabilities. |
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| Turkish Youth and Community Association | £1,850 Yoga/Pilates classes, cooking ingredients and transport for this charity providing support for |
| Turkish speaking older people. | |
| Rosemary and Time CIC | £2,100 Singing group for older people affected by dementia. |
| The Sorted Project | £1,000 Tools and arts/craft supplies for this charity supporting people recovering from complex |
| mental health needs. | |
| River House Trust | £1,000 Old people's peer lunch club bringing older people with HIV together. |
| CASPA | £1,000 Activities/trips for the adult members of this charity supporting people with Autism. |
| Arts 4 Dementia | £1,200 Materials for craft sessions for this charity improving the lives of those with dementia. |
| The Gap (The Warwick Percy Estates Community | £1,000 Art materials for the Tuesday Live Life group for 50 weeks for this charity helping older |
| Projects Ltd) | people in Warwick. |
| Southbourne & District Age Concern | £1,000 Transport costs for this charity to enable members to attend the lunch club. |
| Splott Community Volunteers | £1,400 Afternoon tea dances for the members of this charity focused on improving the lives of the |
| elderly. | |
| WeSwim CIC | £1,000 Social events to enable this charity's disabled swimmers to get together outside of the |
| community sessions. | |
| Five ASide Theatre | £1,000 Workshops for charity aiming to improve the lives of its elderly African Caribbean |
| community members. | |
| Croft Happy Circle | £1,000 Outings for the members of this village social club for older people. |
| The Pump House Project | £1,000 Instructor/coach costs for this charity offering fitness sessions for the over 55s to help |
| maintain mobility. | |
| Goals Beyond Grass | £1,000 Hoist and travel case for this charity enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through |
| sport. | |
| Cheltenham Powerchair Football Club | £1,000 Portable hoist for this charity to enable participants to take part in powerchair football |
| training sessions. | |
| Accounting for Good CIC | £1,000 Tools and equipment for this CIC's allotment space helping to reduce isolation. |
| Reminiscence Learning | £1,000 Activity sessions for people living with dementia. |
| St George's Church, Tuffley, Gloucester | £1,500 Transport to enable elderly isolated older people to attend the Thursday Club. |
| Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap | £1,000 Creative Autumn project aimed at people with learning disabilities. |
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| Randoms Retreat CIC | £2,057 Equipment and materials for this CIC's community vegetable growing space. |
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| GrandFriends The Company of Elders | £1,000 Sunday Socials programme for this charity tackling loneliness of older people. |
| Vees Place | £1,500 Sensory lighting, furniture and craft materials for this charity offering therapeutic and |
| occupational sessions. | |
| Aspire Creating Communities | £1,000 Material and refreshment costs for this charity delivering weekly sessions aimed at |
| improving loneliness and isolation in the elderly. | |
| Rhubarb Farm | £1,684 Equipment and materials for this charity's therapeutic horticultural activities. |
| Elisabeth Curtis Centre Riding for the Disabled | £1,000 Helmets for this charity offering pony riding sessions for the disabled and those living with |
| Dementia. | |
| Manchester Urban Diggers CIC | £2,455 Travel and tools for this CIC's social and therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes |
| Tortworth Forest Centre CIC | £1,000 Woodland Wellbeing Programme for this CIC aiming to improve the lives of people suffering |
| from mental health issues. | |
| Mind Aid UK | £1,250 4 sewing machines and fabric rolls for this charity focused on supporting the elderly |
| members of the community. | |
| Creatful CIC | £1,000 Additional toolkit items for this CIC aimed at improving mental health. |
| Sanday Afternoon Club | £2,212 3 night excursion for 12 members of this over 50's club. |
| Artbox London | £1,100 Materials and transport for this charity supporting people with learning disabilities to sell |
| their art. | |
| RockSolid Dundee | £1,000 Continuation and expansion of the Young at Heart group for this charity supporting the |
| elderly. | |
| Solihull Moors Foundation | £1,680 Refreshments for 42 weeks for the Elderly Health and Wellbeing Club for this charity |
| supporting the over 65's. | |
| Other Halves | £1,000 Transport costs for this charity supporting people suffering from dementia and their carer |
| partners. | |
| Gelli life for living | £1,000 Christmas events for this group supporting the isolated and lonely. |
| Ellingham inclusive water ski and wakeboard | £1,250 Adapted seating ski for this charity provided water skiing experiences for people with |
| disabilities. | |
| 4 All Foundation | £1,000 Catering for 2 Christmas meal events for this CIO supporting isolated and lonely over 65's. |
| Reach Social Foundation | £1,500 Laser engraver and cutter for this charity supporting people facing learning or physical |
| challenges. | |
| Arch-Way Project | £1,560 Performer costs for the Past Times project of this charity offering support to vulnerable |
| adults and the elderly. |
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| Deaf Unity | £2,175 Project coordinator costs for this charity supporting deaf individuals. |
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| People Speak Up | £2,400 Creative home delivery service for this small charity aiming to improve the lives of vulnerable |
| elderly people. | |
| The Wellness Gateway | £1,000 Winter online book club for disadvantaged people with mental health issues. |
| Community Welfare Services | £1,200 Refreshments for Christmas Carol event of this charity improving the lives of the elderly. |
| LISAS CIC | £2,160 Christmas party as well as a summer outing for this CIC bringing a social connection to older |
| vulnerable people. | |
| Henfield & District Self Help Group | £1,200 Day trip to the coast for members of this club offering companionship for OAPs. |
| Eye2eye | £2,000 Transport to help sight impaired members attend the social club. |
| Alameen for Humanitarian Support | £1,000 Golden Years Connect Project for this charity aimed at reducing social isolation in the |
| elderly. | |
| Buckinghamshire Disability Service | £1,500 Transport costs for this disability charity making their events accessible to all. |
| Sherwood Park Hall CIC | £1,500 Two events next year for the members of this CIC aimed at improving the lives of the over |
| 65s. | |
| The Songwriting Organisation UK CIC | £1,500 Transport for the participants of this CIC's Corsham Therapeutic Songwriting programme |
| Blue Apple Theatre | £1,400 For the For One Night Only platform enabling learning-disabled performers across |
| Hampshire to showcase their artistic talents. | |
| Dates-n-Mates | £1,000 Equipment, resources and refreshments for monthly workshops building relationships of |
| people with learning disabilities. | |
| Walkers and Talkers | £2,500 Discounted tickets to a local place of interest or the theatre for the members of this charity |
| offering social inclusion to older people. | |
| Bike Active North Suffolk | £2,500 Folding electric trike for use by the participants of this safe cycling charity. |
| Epilepsy Connections | £2,000 Community garden project for this charity offering emotional and social support for people |
| with epilepsy. | |
| Redberth Croft CIC | £2,500 Market garden project for this CIC supporting people with learning, physical and mental |
| disabilities. | |
| Young people Matter | £1,900 Refreshments and equipment for this charity offering a day club for people over 65. |
| Support for New Life | £1,190 Facilitator, equipment and refreshments for charity program supporting over 65s |
| experiencing isolation and loneliness. | |
| Sport4Health | £2,000 Hot meal/social events over the Christmas/New Year period for the participants of this |
| charity offering support for the over 60s. |
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| Musically Active Dudes | £1,000 Music, dance and drama-based activities and tuition for adults in West Lothian with special |
|---|---|
| needs. | |
| The Beyond Recovery Project CIC | £1,500 Accommodation, food and drinks costs for this CIC holding wellbeing weekends for people |
| living with a brain tumour diagnosis. | |
| Cwm and Llantwit Welfare Hall Scheme | £2,000 Activities for this charity's Friday Group for people over 65. |
| CreateBolton | £1,000 Potter's wheel for this charity supporting people with various physical, mental and learning |
| needs. | |
| Heathhall Community Centre | £1,000 Transport and refreshments for this rural Scottish charity offering activities for people over |
| 65. |
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