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The Graham Burrough Fund for Mental Health

WEBHe was 66 and had truly beaten the odds. The Graham Burrough Fund for Mental Health was set up via a trust transfer from a closing down charitable trust which has supported over 100 groups in the last 18 years. The Trust was initially founded in 1998 by Graham’s widow, Pam, both to remember him and in gratitude for the care he received.

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Community Wellbeing and Mental Health Fund

WEBThe second and final round of funding will open for applications on 24th June 2024, and close at midday on 2nd August 2024. This funding programme is for activities and services for adults only (age 18+) across the county of Dorset (including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole). The following grants are available: Grants of up …

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New fund will help groups and charities boost wellbeing and …

WEBGRANTS of up to £40,000 a year are available to grass roots charities and voluntary groups helping to support wellbeing and mental health, thanks to a new partnership between Dorset Community Foundation, Community Action Network and NHS Dorset.. The Community Wellbeing and Mental Health Fund, which is open for …

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NHS Charities Together – COVID-19 Community Partnership Grants

WEBNHS Charities Together – COVID-19 Community Partnership Grants. The Community Partnership Grants Programme recognises the vital work that voluntary and community groups deliver in community settings to support the work of the NHS and the health of local communities who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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£35,000 boost for grass roots groups helping tackle NHS post …

WEBDORSET Community Foundation has worked with Dorset County Hospital Charity to award £35,000 in grants to grass roots charities and community groups for projects to boost the county’s health.

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International Women’s day: Spotlight on groups empowering …

WEBCelebrate International Women’s Day with us as we spotlight the remarkable grassroots voluntary groups and charities across Dorset, powered by inspiring female leaders. Discover their impactful work, from championing women’s achievements to combating discrimination and advancing gender parity. Join us in honoring their …

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BCP Thriving Communities Fund

WEBThis includes groups funded via the BCP Food & Warmth Support Fund administered by Dorset Community Foundation. Guidance for: Capital grants for Community Buildings. Grants of up to £3,000 are available. Successful grants will be awarded by end of April 2024. Grants must be fully spent by March 31, 2025.

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Wessex Water Community Fund

WEBFirst set up in 2019, the Wesex Water Community Fund provides grants of up to £3000, and organisations such as Dorset Mind and Poole Communities trust have benefited from such funds. Kirsty Scarlett, Wessex Water’s Head of Community Engagement, said: ‘ We want to make sure that we support our communities to help …

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The Dorset Mental Health Forum

WEBThe Dorset Mental Health Forum. The charity runs a Sports and Social programme for people experiencing and recovering from mental health issues and they sought support from our Dorset Community Coronavirus Fund to fund these activities for members affected during the Coronavirus lockdown. Their new programme gives members the chance to …

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Funds for Groups

WEBNHS Charities Together – COVID-19 Community Partnership Grants The Community Partnership Grants Programme recognises the vital work that voluntary and community groups deliver in community settings to support the work of the NHS and the health of local communities who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Summary criteria …

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Mental Health Week: Swanage Linking Lives

WEBSWANAGE Linking Lives uses phone calls and home visits to bring company, friendship and compassion while tackling loneliness and isolation among older people. The group was awarded Dorset Community Foundation funding for a volunteer and client co-ordinator as part of a £3,000 grant to the Swanage and Purbeck Development …

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Shaftesbury and District Carers Association

WEBThe Hope 2 Cycle project is one of a number of social enterprise initiatives run by Shaftesbury and District Carers Association. Donated bikes are revamped in workshops in Winton, Sherborne and Shaftesbury and then sold to the general public providing a source of affordable bikes locally. The majority of volunteers have mental …

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Impact Measurement Tools and Resources

WEBProve it! developed an impact measurement toolkit to make it easier for organisations running community regeneration projects. The Prove It! toolkit includes instructions for running participative workshops, impact mapping, designing questionnaires and using data. The Centre for Youth Impact has a Resource Hub including: Employability Skills.

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Hidden Dorset II Report

WEB4 About the Author Phil Faulkner is a qualified Social Worker and Psychodynamic Organisational Therapist. He has worked in the private and third sectors as a leader of services providing systemic care,

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Apply for a Grant

WEBPlease email our Grants Manager to arrange a 20 minute phone call. Please also contact us if you need the application form in an alternative format. Grants Manager, Ellie Maguire: 07592 032666 / [email protected]. Apply for a Grant from the Dorset Community Foundation if you are a Dorset based individual or a community group.

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Dorset Communities Fund

WEBDorset Communities Fund was set up by several trust transfers from Dorset County Council and supports shire Dorset based charitable projects. The initial transfer of funds was invested in an endowment fund and the yield from it is distributed in the form of grants to Dorset based projects each year. The purpose of the fund is to provide long

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