Our chairman Adrian Trotter will be appearing on Becca Robertson's show on HFM this week to talk about the Charity's work in Education.

In 2019, MHBC announced a ground-breaking scheme to support local schools. The £600,000 scheme offered grants of up to £20,000 for three years to support non-core activities.The response to this scheme has already been excellent. Let us know if we can help your school.

Alzheimer’s Society report reveals family and friends have spent an extra 92m hrs caring for loved ones with dementia since the first lockdown. Also reported 95% of family carers said this had impacted negatively on their physical or mental health.

In light of recent research from the Alzheimer's Society,MHBC is asking local carers if there are ways it could help them overcome the fall-out from the pandemic. It's not just sufferers from dementia who are affected, but carers of all sorts. How can we help to fill the gap?

You can hear Adrian Trotter on Becca Robertson's show on HFM this afternoon talking about how we can help carer's affected by the pandemic. MHBC is looking for feedback so get in touch if you think there's a gap in provision we might be able to help to fill.

Don't forget to give us feedback if you, someone you know or an organisation you are involve with has spotted a gap for supporting carers in Market Harborough, Great Bowden or Little Bowden.

In spite of the pandemic MHBC has continued its work in 2020 which marked 450 years since the first mention of one of the charities that make it up. We are able to provide help for individuals and organisations in Market Harborough, Great Bowden and Little Bowden.

One of the first grants to be announced this year went to VASL, an organisation that has proved invaluable this year, and has a long association with MHBC. The money was provided to cover its running costs. The charity also supports its transport scheme and mental health project.

The area of mental health is likely to continue to be a priority for 2021. Earlier this year the Charity provided funding for a trial provision of a mental health facilitator at the Market Harborough Medical Centre, and such initiatives will become even more vital going forward.

Sports play a critical part in delivering our community’s health. Clubs supported by MHBC include Harborough Town Football, Harborough Cricket and Harborough Squash and Racketball (Padel Tennis). If we can help your sports club in 2021 get in touch.

2021 will undoubtedly be a challenging year as our community tries to get back to normality for individuals, families, carers and organisations in the arts and sports. There will be many calls on the support we can give, but we want to talk anybody who believes we can help.

Old Grammar School Bookings The Charity is not currently taking any bookings for the Old Grammar School (OGS) Function Room or Undercroft, in line with Government policy regarding Covid 19 restrictions. Our website will be updated when the OGS becomes available for hire.

Chris Davies has been appointed a Trustee of MHBC. Chris’s career included BT labs at Martlesham & management consultancy with Accenture. She was Head of Technology and Design at Robert Smyth & a JP. Chris is also a Rotarian and a member of St Dionysius Church.

LOROS Hospice is collaborating with Market Harborough and the Bowdens Charity to build on the community spirit seen in the town throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, by setting up a ‘Compassionate Community’ in the area. Full details can be seen here: bit.ly/3ekFB51

Really pleased to be helping the next generation of allotment holders facebook.com/MHCofEA/posts/…

We are pleased to supporting the Great Bowden Music Fest. Back this year with live audiences! Enjoy! facebook.com/greatbowdenmus…

Delighted to be providing part-funding for the Harborough Town's new artificial grass pitch. MHBC's Chair, John Feavyour, said: “The club is very much at the heart of our community and this is a great example of how we can provide funding to enhance people's lives in Harborough

Our Chair of Trustees John Feavyour has recorded a video talking about Market Harborough and the Bowdens Charity and how it can help inidividuals and organisations in Market Harborough, Great Bowden and Little Bowden. youtu.be/AiBhbSIP2J8

It’s great to receive ‘thank you’ cards from students we have helped. If you need support in Further Education, Apprenticeships or with Vocational Training why contact not us a at [email protected] or visit our website bit.ly/39v3sgq

The Relief in Need Committee have a produced a video explaining its work and how it can help people facing challenging times. youtu.be/s94EZGPFCiE