Older People
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Increasing our grant-making to meet growing demand
Last month we awarded 100+ grants to support activities ranging from baby groups to dementia activities, and counselling services to new wildlife ponds.
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Covid impact report
Our impact report for 2020/21 highlights the significant role our grants had in supporting local communities between April 2020 and March 2021.
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Over £1.19m in grants last month
The money will help people with mental health issues, children, disabled people and many more. Eastside Community Trust, pictured here, benefited from a Catalyst grant.
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Supporting veterans throughout the pandemic
With the grant from St Monica’s Trust, SSFA helped elderly North Somerset veterans and their families facing poverty and disadvantage.
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Sharing joy of new experiences as lockdown eases – Alive Activities for older people
“We have spoken to older people and their carers and many are still afraid of leaving their homes despite the easing Covid restrictions. Attending an Alive Club will help and support older people to feel reconnected with others and their…
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COVID recovery report
A strategic four point plan to bring new resources in to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in the West of England. Available as an Executive Summary.
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Gloria Watson – helping older people in the inner city socialise
Gloria Watson is an active member of the Malcolm X Elders, a group for older people living in Bristol. Most of the group share an African Caribbean background and they meet regularly to socialise, learn new skills, keep fit and…
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Linking business and grassroots
I advise clients to work with Quartet because it connects businesses directly with grass roots organisations that make a difference locally