DAYBREAK OXFORD 

Our project is a collaborative project. We are being supported first of all by the staff at Wytham Woods as well as by Leaf and Bower, a new charity which seeks to find spaces in nature for those who ....more

Our project is a collaborative project. We are being supported first of all by the staff at Wytham Woods as well as by Leaf and Bower, a new charity which seeks to find spaces in nature for those who are vulnerable and who may struggle to access the outdoors. I have met with the head of Wytham Woods, Oxford University, about having our clients and or carers visit their site for a project, including using a lodge in the woods where we can meet and paint. Daybreak is proposing an art project to support those impacted by dementia. A similar arts project has had a pilot run which we ran over the last year with Oxford University "Science Together"; that project was workshops for those with dementia using art and music. Our currently proposed project would be for family carers and would focus on art and nature. Covid has highlighted that access to nature is especially important for medically vulnerable people. Being outside in the woods will enable those at high risk of Covid complications, to engage socially, avoiding social isolation. The art therapist for our project comes from the Watlington Climate Action Group. She has devised a project where pigments are made from local hedgerow material; the paints are also carbon absorbing. I have worked with her on the "Science Together" programme which has allowed us to put together a strong programme. Working collaboratively strengthens the project and makes us more flexible when needs change.

Unrestricted matched funding in partnership with the local masonic province

To employ a music therapy tutor for 5 hours a week for 1 year in order to carry out musical activities on a regular basis with club members.

Daybreak Dementia Day Clubs

The grant will help to fund the operational costs and activities that take place at the three Daybreak Dementia Day Clubs. The aim of the clubs is to give a person with dementia a day of ....more

The grant will help to fund the operational costs and activities that take place at the three Daybreak Dementia Day Clubs. The aim of the clubs is to give a person with dementia a day of companionship and enjoyment including a 2 course lunch and a programme of Cognitive Stimulation Therapies (CST) which are helping to maintain a person's mental, physical and emotional capabilities. An example of CST is music therapy, Singing for the Brain, art therapy and dance. These group activities are designed to give a person a sense of inclusion, feelings of companionship and a better sense of well being. Daybreak Clubs also do inter generational activities with visits from the local preschool to share singing and musical activities.

The project will use funding to continue providing care and support to help people live well with dementia. The project offers a range of cognitive therapy sessions for older people, including music, ....more

The project will use funding to continue providing care and support to help people live well with dementia. The project offers a range of cognitive therapy sessions for older people, including music, movement, singing, dog visits and sports and games.

To create a marketing plan and rebrand and relaunch Daybreak Oxford to raise public awareness of their work and support their growth and fundraising plans.

Daybreak Dementia Clubs