Last winter we were proud to work with CWaC and CWVA to administer, promote and distribute the Warm Welcoming Spaces Fund to community organisations across the borough and our evaluation report shows highlights some of the Fund major achievements. We are currently working with CWaC to set up a new Warm Spaces Fund in Cheshire West this winter so watch this space for further announcements…
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This winter has brought a unique set of challenges as a perfect storm of rising energy prices and inflation has resulted in a cost-of-living crisis affecting household bills significantly. As some face the dilemma of eating or heating, one way we’ve been playing our part to help people get by is by administering Cheshire West and Chester’s Warm, Welcoming Spaces Fund for the local council. Here’s how one grassroots charity has made the most of its grant…
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Notice: This Fund closed on 26th March 2023.
Cheshire Community Action is inviting community buildings, community groups and schools across Cheshire West to apply for funding to help them open their doors to support local people through the cost of living crisis this winter.
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While warms hubs offer an affordable way to combat spiralling heating bills, for many people the first option will be to stay warm in their own homes this winter. To help manage escalating energy costs, grants are available from a number of energy suppliers.
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Village halls have a long history of providing refuge in times of emergency, and warm hubs are no different. So what should you do if you want to support your local community by setting up this kind of service?
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As host of Cheshire’s Community Buildings Network, Cheshire Community Action has stepped up to the plate to help extend the network of ‘warm hubs’ by working with Cheshire West Voluntary Action and the Councils in Cheshire West and Cheshire East.
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Cheshire Community Action has released findings from a survey of rural mental health needs across Cheshire and Warrington. The survey found that mental health problems have increased significantly since the start of the pandemic and rural communities are experiencing multiple barriers to accessing mental health support.
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Cheshire West & Chester Council have launched a grants programme to allow voluntary and community sector organisations the space and funding to pilot new projects that support older and vulnerable people to live independently, stay connected in their communities and able to live in their own homes.
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After 21 years of service on the Cheshire Community Action Board, our dedicated Chairman, Kathy Benn MBE has stood down from the Board to look after her health and to care for her husband at home. Kathy has steered the organisation through some interesting times including: three office moves, fluctuations in funding and staff, development of new services in health, planning and housing, and of course, a global pandemic!
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Creating a neighbourhood plan is a proactive way to ensure that the right kind of homes are being built in the right area of your community. Neighbourhood plans are being used to fight and win planning appeals all over the country and giving communities more control over development.
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