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Positive stories, useful developments and people making a difference in wellbeing.
New Sandwich community fund opens with grants of up to £5,000
A new legacy-backed fund is inviting charities, schools and community groups in Sandwich to apply for projects supporting health, connection, children and the local environment.
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Free Leyland health event brings checks, advice and 40-plus organisations under one roof
Residents can access free health MOTs, professional advice and dozens of health and community organisations at the Leyland Health Mela.
Community hub in Croydon combines affordable workspace, creativity and connection
Soul-Full is bringing a community café, creative studios, meeting rooms and affordable workspaces together in central Croydon.
Bath Spa University earns Mental Health Charter Award for whole-university approach
Bath Spa has been recognised through the University Mental Health Charter for work embedding mental health and wellbeing across university life.
Twenty-eight community organisations share £120,000 across Hart
Local projects supporting wellbeing, inclusion, connection and residents facing challenges have received grants through the Here for Hart scheme.
Bury riding centre marks 60 years of helping people through horses
The volunteer-run Margaret Haes Riding Centre has celebrated six decades of equestrian activities supporting children and adults with disabilities and other challenges.
Cornwall expands face-to-face Community Gateway support to reach thousands more people
Cornwall’s Community Gateway is increasing in-person outreach alongside its telephone service, with at least 50 additional people a week expected to receive face-to-face help.
East Dunbartonshire groups can apply for up to £4,000 to tackle isolation and bring people together
A new local fund offers community organisations grants of up to £4,000 for projects supporting wellbeing, families, inclusion and social connection.
New Exeter centre will study how to give children more freedom to play outdoors
A new Outdoor Play Research Centre has launched after research found children now reach nearly 11 before first playing outside unsupervised.
Stirling community café serves thousands of meals while tackling isolation as well as hunger
Support for Families’ Aunties café and community fridge provide free meals, food and a welcoming social space in Stirling, with a £5,000 grant helping expand the service.
Corby wellbeing garden gets two years of funding to keep people connected through every season
More than £18,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund will keep Green Minds sessions running at Willowbrook Wellbeing Garden, supporting up to 20 people a week through gardening, nature and peer connection.
Wales summer food and activity programme reaches one million funded places
Bwyd a Hwyl Food and Fun has passed a major milestone after more than a decade of providing meals, activities and social opportunities for children during the school holidays.
New £28,000 woodland walkway creates a greener route through Derry
A new woodland trail linking Crescent Link with Kilfennan Country Park has been completed in Derry, creating another route for walking and everyday outdoor activity.