Changing lives together
Moving from a homeless hostel into business
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Stephen became homeless in 2014 following a breakdown in his relationship with his partner. He was living in a hostel and is now living in Huggard Supported Housing. He was awarded a grant of £750 through Huggard to buy the necessary equipment to help him start up his construction building…
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Playgroup’s garden of learning
Wrexham Community Endowment Fund
Bellevue Playgroup provides safe and stimulating development play through the national curriculum for children aged 2 to 4 years. Community Foundation Wales awarded them £750 to fund an outdoor planting project for the children. Learning about the process of plant growth is now a requirement of pre-school education so Bellevue…
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After domestic violence and abuse, now I have a voice. I can’t tell you the difference this has made to me
South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner's Victims Fund
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A stage for 40,000 young people and their musical talents
Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund
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Strengthening families by bringing communities together
CO2Sense Community Benefit Fund
Llanybydder Family Centre supports all families especially those who are disadvantaged by rural isolation, poverty and a lack of confidence. They received a grant of £2,250 to fund their ‘Mix it Up/Hwyl A Sbri’ project that helps reduce isolation and build networks on an intergenerational basis between families and the…
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With your support, my dream to be a photographer is a step nearer
Rudbaxton Parish Education Fund
“This grant has allowed me to purchase the basic equipment I need to be able to study my chosen courses of photography and media. I use the monitor for editing my images, the photo paper for producing prints in the darkroom and the camera bag and cleaning kit have been…
Read moreMy great Canadian experience
Powys Community Endowment Fund
“The grant I received has enabled me to broaden my experience and knowledge through travel. In April, 2017, I travelled to Ontario, Canada for two weeks where I undertook lambing work experience. Travelling to Canada to a sheep farm was a unique opportunity where I have gained valuable experience. This…
Read moreI wouldn’t have been able to afford dance course .. and ended up with a double distinction
Cardiff Community Endowment Fund
“This grant enabled me to continue my studies at Rubicon Dance on the full time course, as it helped to cover the costs of the course fees, in a time of personal financial hardship. As a student living with a single mum on a low income and in a debt…
Read moreInvesting in a young man making waves in water polo
Education Foundation for John Vaughan
“To undertake water polo at this level requires commitment and dedication. I train 8 hours a week just on water polo alone with a further 5 hours a week fitness training as well as fitting in my other great passion of rugby training with the Carmarthen Quins. I also attend…
Read moreYour grant helped fund my uni voluntary placement
Monmouthshire Further Education Trust Fund
“This grant has made a tremendous impact on my educational development and has enabled me to gain the most out of my higher education experience. The majority of the funding was allocated towards the utilities. The grant provided me well needed financial relief with regards to paying utilities. In a…
Read moreYour support reduced financial stress during my time at uni
Stuart Rendel Exhibitions
“Thanks to the money provided I managed to remain financially stable throughout the entire of my 2nd year, not once going into my overdraft and have managed to achieve a 2:1 in my degree. This was helped by the grant because I had to pay the rent for my flat…
Read moreFunding a school trip that boosted my boys’ confidence
Hawarden & District Relief in Need Fund
“Through the grant I was able to purchase a laptop which helped my son start school and gave him confidence in catching up with homework and keeping up with his class. It also helps to show me what he’s been doing. The Llangrannog trip that the grant helped fund was…
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