Weāre thrilled to announce that six inspiring projects have been selected for our Imperial Community Impact Fund grants! š
These outstanding organisations have demonstrated incredible commitment to making a positive impact in their communities, and weāre proud to support their work. Through this funding, theyāll have the resources to expand their projects, reach new milestones, and continue their valuable contributions to their communities.
Stay tuned for updates on their progress as we share their journeys, achievements, and community stories right here, but take a look at our 2024 granteesā¦
Gwennie's Getaways is a charity committed to providing short term breaks to those with Dementia and their family or carers whilst also running a Memory cafƩ. Funding will be used to run activity sessions at these venues.
Abbey Physic Community Garden (APCG) is a half-acre, award winning, therapeutic community garden in the heart of Faversham. The gardens activities support people isolated by their mental or physical health, social or economic disadvantage. Funding will go to their all year gardening project which provides a weekly social activity for the elderly community to come along to help grow produce / flowers, but most importantly helps maintain both their physical and mental wellbeing.
Stand up Sisters CIC is a womenās empowerment /arts organisation led by and for women with lived experience of mental health issues, substance misuse and sexual/domestic violence in Bolton. Funding will go towards a 7 week textiles zoom project titled Quirky Cats during winter, providing hope through a creative and productive online therapeutic space.
Pippins Community Centre This building is a bustling hub for the local community and home to a wide array of community groups and support services. Funding will support those who are lonely and vulnerable, by providing catering to include cakes and drinks in a warm and friendly environment.
Eat Sleep Ride CIC A social enterprise using horses to empower youth and amplify their voices. Funding will expand their youth club, empowering young people to lead and drive change within the community.
The Lewis Foundation The Lewis Foundation source, package and hand deliver gift packs for free to adult cancer patients in hospitals in the Midlands weekly. These are items that patients might find difficult to buy themselves or simply cannot afford ā and that brings people happiness and comfort at a difficult time. Funding will be used to purchase 40 tote boxes for their charity outlet shops located at Grosvenor Shopping Northampton and Luton Point, Luton. This funding will address their current challenge of transporting and handling donated stock efficiently.
Once again, a huge congratulations to each of our grantees ā we canāt wait to see the impact theyāll make!