Dorset Community Fnd
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We help people and organisations give back to Dorset to improve the lives of others. Our knowledge and expertise inspires donors to give to those most in need.
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http://www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org 24-10-2013 13:46:27
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Young ballroom dancer Diana Martynets from #Bournemouth , told BBC Radio Solent's Steve Harris - BBC Radio Solent's Dorset Breakfast how a ยฃ1k grant from our Lord Lieutenant's Fund for Young & Talented is helping her fulfill her ambitions. Have a listen. ๐
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , note some of the resources available if you or someone you know are struggling.
It's Mental Health Awareness Week this week. Last year our network provided ยฃ49m to local orgs around the UK that support people's mental and physical health.
Check out Mental Health Foundation's page for ways to look after your own #MentalHealth : mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/publiโฆ
๐จ Our Wessex Water Environment Fund closes for applications at midday on Friday. The fund offers grants of up to ยฃ2k for projects that improve local biodiversity or have a positive impact on the local environment for local people. More details: ๐
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In #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek week we're delighted to say our Wellbeing and Mental Health Community Fund, working with NHS Dorset and Community Action Network (CAN), has awarded more than ยฃ725,000 to 22 groups across #Dorset running projects providing early intervention to support mental health.
Next week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and our friends at Dorset Mind ๐ก are offering a series of free work shops every day, dealing with anxiety & panic attacks, neurodiversity, mentoring minds, menopause and depression & low mood. Find out more here:๐
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The government claims the cost-of-living crisis is easing as inflation falls further. But what does our on-the-ground data tell us about the lives of the people we help?
Join CitizensAdvice Data Insights event on 15 May, 11am-12pm to hear more โคต๏ธ
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Our Lord-Lieutenant's Fund for Young & Talented (backed by Superior Seals Ltd) is supporting Paralympic swimming hopeful Harry Stewart, who will find out if he will represent GB at the Paris Paralympics on May 20. Read his amazing story here: ๐
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We aim to make our advice services accessible to everyone - that's why we have the SignVideo by Sorenson service available to our clients.. This #DeafAwarenessWeek , find out more about how to access the service here: buff.ly/3y1VZF5 #SLW2024
Our Lord Lieutenant's Fund For Young and Talented has awarded ยฃ11,100 in grants to 15 young sports people, thanks to the support of our friends at Superior Seals Ltd. The grants will help with kit, training, travel and other costs to help them fulfill their potential.
When new #Dorset High Sheriff Anthony Woodhouse wanted to find out more about our work we took him to some of the amazing groups we fund, thanks to our donors. One of them was young peoples' group AIMCommunity in #Bournemouth and we're very grateful for the warm welcome.
Our friends at SNG (formerly Sovereign Housing Association) have opened their Black History Month 365 fund, offering grants up to ยฃ1k to residents, community groups, schools and local organisations organising events to mark Black History Month in June. It's open to May 24. Details:๐
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