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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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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Funding Update – December 2023
Check out the latest funding opportunities available to community groups and parish and town councils, with a particular focus on community buildings, community spaces and energy projects.
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Cheshire Community Action launches new Cheshire West Welcoming Spaces Fund for 2023-24
Cheshire Community Action is excited to announce the launch of the Welcoming Spaces Grant Fund for the year 2023-24, aimed at creating warm, inclusive spaces for residents facing cost-of-living challenges.
UPDATE FEBRUARY 2024: NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS.
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Cheshire Community Action launches grant fund for community buildings in Cheshire West
Cheshire Community Action is inviting community buildings, community groups and parish councils across Cheshire West to apply for funding to develop their buildings and spaces with projects that align with The Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund priorities.
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Cheshire West community organisations encouraged to bid for funding through new Council and NHS grants programme
A new Community Health and Wellbeing Grants programme has been launched providing funding for community organisations to deliver home support, carer breaks and support with physical wellbeing.
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Warm, welcoming spaces update
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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Dial House Joins Network of Warm, Welcoming Spaces
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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