Scheme helping hospital patients home wins new funding
The Community Home First service, which helps medically fit people get out of hospital and back home, has secured its expansion with new funding.
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Welcoming Spaces Grant Delivers High Social Value
Find out how the Welcoming Spaces funding initiative has been creating social value for community organisations and buildings by providing somewhere warm to go for companionship and advice.
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Cheshire West and Chester Community Chest Update
Discover the latest on the Cheshire West and Chester Council-funded small grant scheme, with grants of up to £500 available per application. This funding initiative is aimed at local communities and organisations where a small grant can make a big difference.
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CASE STUDY: Frodsham’s Main Street Memory Cafe Gets Welcoming Spaces Grant
Main Street Memory Cafe in Frodsham was founded in November 2023 by seven core volunteers. It runs weekly on a Wednesday from 10:30 to 1:30 at Main Street Community Church, providing friendly, informal sessions with tea, coffee and a listening ear. It’s a vital lifeline for people whose lives are affected by dementia, and attendees range in age from 91 years old down to children who come along to support their grandparents. Around 10-20% of cafe attendees also go to Singing for Brain with the Alzheimer’s Society, which takes place in the adjacent room after the cafe has finished.
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CASE STUDY: How Kelsall reshaped its future with retirement housing and a new Health & Wellbeing Hub
In Kelsall village in Cheshire West, plans for large, executive homes were proposed for a green field, threatening to overshadow the needs of the local community. But the residents of Kelsall, instead, challenged the proposals to better meet local housing needs and enable the redevelopment of local community health services.
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Cheshire West and Chester Community Chest 2024 is open!
Following Cheshire West and Chester Council’s announcement on the commencement of the 2024 Community Chest small grants scheme (up to £500), Cheshire Community Action is now inviting applications from local community groups and organisations.
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An opportunity to join the Cheshire Community Action Board
Cheshire Community Action is looking for a new Trustee to join the Board. We are seeking dynamic individuals with strong leadership skills who understand the voluntary and community sector, and issues affecting rural communities.
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Cheshire West and Chester UKSPF Capital Grants for Community Buildings – 2024-25 Fund now open
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new round of funding for 2024/25. We have a total of £90k to distribute to community spaces across Cheshire West and Chester.
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CASE STUDY: Guilden Sutton Community Association – Becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Cheshire Community Action provide capacity building support to village halls and community buildings funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This case study describes how one of our members (Guilden Sutton Community Association) has benefitted from our support.
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CASE STUDY: Countess of Chester Hospital ‘Community Home First’ Hospital Discharge Service
Helping a patient with ulcers and restricted mobility to return to a clean, safe home.
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