CORNWATER EVERGREENS

This funding will be used by Cornwater Evergreens to provide a Transitional Club for older people in the early stages of dementia.It will be used to provide social interaction and stimulating and varied activities to older people from several ....more

This funding will be used by Cornwater Evergreens to provide a Transitional Club for older people in the early stages of dementia.It will be used to provide social interaction and stimulating and varied activities to older people from several disadvantaged rural and urban communities in Gedling Mansfield and Ashfield. CE supports those older people that are at the beginning of or living with dementia. The club was initially established in response to a gap in social service provision and has evolved since its inception responding to changing needs such that its current services are weekly Friendship Clubs (three days per week) and a Memory Clubs (two days per week). These clubs provide friendship meals and stimulating activities to older people bringing together to reduce social isolation.

The funding will be used to contribute towards the organisation’s core salary costs for one year to help support the process of rebuilding following the pandemic during which the group provided a remote support package. The project aims to provide ....more

The funding will be used to contribute towards the organisation’s core salary costs for one year to help support the process of rebuilding following the pandemic during which the group provided a remote support package. The project aims to provide friendship social interaction healthy meals and stimulating activities for local older people.

Core Funding

Due to Covid-19, our clubs are closed. We are currently supporting our vulnerable, elderly, isolated members by delivering food parcels, plus treats and surprises, and by phoning to chat.

Friendship and Memory Clubs for older people

The funding will be used to continue to support older people that are isolating in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas. The project aims to reduce isolation and improve quality of life through the provision of food and basic essentials parcels ....more

The funding will be used to continue to support older people that are isolating in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas. The project aims to reduce isolation and improve quality of life through the provision of food and basic essentials parcels during the current pandemic.

Core Funding

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

The funding will be used to train and employ a support worker for older people living with dementia. This will enable the organisation to meet the increase in demand for its services.

Cornwater Evergreens core support

This funding will be used to develop the group's capacity and enhance activities for older people. The project aims to increase its membership and reduce loneliness and isolation by encouraging people to build relationships.