THE TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST 

Fit out of new centre in Glasgow (The Scotland Hub) providing mental health support to people affected by HIV

The organisation will use the funding to deliver financial inclusion and employability support to people in Glasgow living with Blood Borne Viruses (BBV).

The Terrence Higgins Trust will create a bilingual website and information service for people in Wales with HIV or sexual health concerns healthcare professionals and the public. The £10000 grant ....more

The Terrence Higgins Trust will create a bilingual website and information service for people in Wales with HIV or sexual health concerns healthcare professionals and the public. The £10000 grant will fund website construction translation management and marketing. Bydd Terrence Higgins Trust yn creu gwefan a gwasanaeth gwybodaeth dwyieithog i bobl yng Nghymru sydd â HIV neu bryderon iechyd rhywiol gweithwyr gofal iechyd proffesiynol a'r cyhoedd. Bydd y grant £10000 yn talu i adeiladu’r wefan cyfieithu rheoli a marchnata.

THT at Home an online emergency response platform is an adaptation of the organisation’s online and face-to-face services and a proactive provision of new key HIV services that aim to support ....more

THT at Home an online emergency response platform is an adaptation of the organisation’s online and face-to-face services and a proactive provision of new key HIV services that aim to support people accessing HIV support and therapeutic treatment during COVID-19. Online counselling and emotional well-being support are offered in one accessible web portal providing up to 12 counselling sessions per person. The funding will be used to scale up the service where needed.

This group will use the funding to continue delivering their Peer Support Scotland activities in Glasgow and Dundee for people living with Hepatitis C and/or HIV. Activities will be co-delivered by ....more

This group will use the funding to continue delivering their Peer Support Scotland activities in Glasgow and Dundee for people living with Hepatitis C and/or HIV. Activities will be co-delivered by staff and peer mentors including one to one sessions along with a variety of group workshops focusing on social and emotional wellbeing. Over three years the project will support approximately 185 local people.

The proposed focus of the 2020 fund is addressing inequalities in SH, RH and HIV health outcomes experienced by Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic (BAME) communities. The fund is open to ....more

The proposed focus of the 2020 fund is addressing inequalities in SH, RH and HIV health outcomes experienced by Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic (BAME) communities. The fund is open to charitable, voluntary sector and Community Interest Companies only.This year, PHE will welcome all innovative proposals and particularly those that:Offer innovative ways of addressing poor sexual and/or reproductive health and HIV in those communities most affected, with a particular focus on BAME communitiesDemonstrate how they will deliver their project in the context of covid-19 and potential disruption to contact with service users, colleagues, suppliers and partnersAddress stigma associated with sexual and reproductive health and HIV, promoting self-esteem and improved sexual and reproductive health wellbeingSupport the integration of HIV, STI prevention and/or Reproductive Health improvement into health promotion and service delivery in other health areasSupport increased knowledge, awareness and understanding of STI and HIV prevention strategies, including condoms, testing, and for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and treatment as prevention, especially in currently underserved populations (for example, specific BAME groups or people in secure settings)Promote accurate impartial information on pregnancy choicesConsider those outside metropolitan areas and how technology can reach those distanced from physical servicesWe are particularly interested in projects that address at least two out of the three domains: reproductive health, sexual health and HIV prevention.

"Identity" (Luton Borough LGBT Wellbeing Service).

This group will use the funding to deliver 12 weeks of drama sessions for people living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C.

Terrence Higgins Trust

This aim of the project is to further amplify and empower service users to have a voice which will bring the community together and improve wellbeing. Individuals will also develop their skills and ....more

This aim of the project is to further amplify and empower service users to have a voice which will bring the community together and improve wellbeing. Individuals will also develop their skills and confidence, enabling them to actively participate meaningfully in conversations and influence decision making when needed.

Developing People Through Generous Leadership

Positive Voices - Changing Attitudes

HIV stigma disproportionately affects UK Black African communities, acting as barrier to accessing testing, treatment and support. Using interactive technology, the Terrence Higgins Trust, will ....more

HIV stigma disproportionately affects UK Black African communities, acting as barrier to accessing testing, treatment and support. Using interactive technology, the Terrence Higgins Trust, will create a series of short interactive films exploring issues around disclosure and misinformation of an HIV status. The grant from Comic Relief will allow the organisation to work with Black African communities to create an interactive digital story line, create the films and market the films through social media. These films will challenge stigmatizing attitudes towards people living with HIV as well addressing misinformation and encouraging testing and treatment.

This group will use the funding to continue their support for people living with blood borne viruses, HIV/Hepatitis C (PLBBV) by providing a holistic package of support. Activities will be ....more

This group will use the funding to continue their support for people living with blood borne viruses, HIV/Hepatitis C (PLBBV) by providing a holistic package of support. Activities will be co-delivered by staff and peer mentors and will include 1:1 sessions along with a variety of group workshops focusing on social and emotional wellbeing. Peer mentors with lived experience will receive training to help support participants with attending appointments, social activities and the development of peer networks.

£106,400 over 2 final years (£52,350; £54,050) for a FT Specialist Young People’s Counsellor and the associated operating costs of a young people’s therapy service project in London

Towards core costs

This is a new project by the Terence Higgins Trust (THT) that will engage with people in African communities who are either infected with HIV or at risk of HIV/STIs. By engaging with local ....more

This is a new project by the Terence Higgins Trust (THT) that will engage with people in African communities who are either infected with HIV or at risk of HIV/STIs. By engaging with local communities and also training local groups and organisations, the project will combat HIV stigma and break down barriers which prevent people living with HIV to be open about their condition.

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towards three years' running costs of a project providing advice and support around money management to people living with HIV in Glasgow and around Scotland

A project to provide vital support to help vulnerable older people living with HIV in London, Manchester , Brighton, Birmingham and Bristol to manage life changing events .The scheme has recruited a ....more

A project to provide vital support to help vulnerable older people living with HIV in London, Manchester , Brighton, Birmingham and Bristol to manage life changing events .The scheme has recruited a peer led volunteer support network for those dealing with life changing events such as bereavement, illness, financial difficulties, housing, discrimination and legal issues. It will further provide opportunities for mentoring training, volunteering and offer information and links to social activity groups.

This project will benefit 375 people living with HIV or Hepatitis C who are financially excluded or experiencing financial problems. Beneficiaries come from Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Grampian, ....more

This project will benefit 375 people living with HIV or Hepatitis C who are financially excluded or experiencing financial problems. Beneficiaries come from Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Grampian, Tayside, Fife, Forth Valley, Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran areas. Specialist trained advisors will provide one to one support to help people open bank accounts, understand their welfare benefit entitlement and provide representation at welfare benefit appeals.

The project will extend to 510 individuals and train 120 organisations. Key areas will be counselling for beneficiaries and unpaid carers. It will deliver an expert patient programme to provide tools ....more

The project will extend to 510 individuals and train 120 organisations. Key areas will be counselling for beneficiaries and unpaid carers. It will deliver an expert patient programme to provide tools and techniques to take control of their health. A dedicated advice service will provide face to face and on-line and phone support. It will develop an on-line training toolkit for organisations and develop structured group work including themed discussions and workshops.

This new project aims to establish a network of community members working together to represent and support the LGBT community in Wirral. The project will reduce the isolation that LGBT people face ....more

This new project aims to establish a network of community members working together to represent and support the LGBT community in Wirral. The project will reduce the isolation that LGBT people face and introduce positive role models for young LGBT. It will also raise awareness and understanding of the needs of LGBT people in Wirral amongst professionals and the wider community._x000B__x000B__x000B__x000B__x000B_

The project will provide communities across Wales with a greater understanding of HIV and blood borne viruses to help them to better support people living with these conditions. Activities will ....more

The project will provide communities across Wales with a greater understanding of HIV and blood borne viruses to help them to better support people living with these conditions. Activities will include training to grassroots organisations; volunteer support; the development of online support networks via an interactive website and Wales specific forums. The grant, over 3 years, will fund three new staff, recruitment, expenses, training, monitoring and evaluation, translation, marketing and overhead costs._x000B_

A new project by the Terrence Higgins Trust to use dedicated people in each geographical target location to equip people living with HIV with the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage HIV as a ....more

A new project by the Terrence Higgins Trust to use dedicated people in each geographical target location to equip people living with HIV with the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage HIV as a long-term condition. The project will empower them to make more informed choices regarding their health and wellbeing in their local communities as well as overlapping related considerations, such as family relationships, finance and employment.

The aim of this new project is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people living with HIV in West Sussex through a community volunteer support service providing a safe, welcoming ....more

The aim of this new project is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people living with HIV in West Sussex through a community volunteer support service providing a safe, welcoming environment for people to meet and share their experiences. It will achieve this by delivering four support meetings each month in Crawley, Horsham, Worthing and Chichester. It will recruit and train eight peer support volunteers to facilitate the meetings as well as guest speakers, and offer one to one support._x000B_

This new project will target YP aged 14 to 21 across the Midlands, North of England and the West of England. It aims to increase access to effective sex and relationships education (SRE), enabling YP ....more

This new project will target YP aged 14 to 21 across the Midlands, North of England and the West of England. It aims to increase access to effective sex and relationships education (SRE), enabling YP to make informed choices about their sexual health and relationships. The project will work with and support disadvantaged YP who lead chaotic lives, many of whom lack formal qualifications and struggle to engage with traditional educational institutions.

This is a continuation and expansion of a project by The Terrence Higgins Trust to support three key problems affecting sex workers to reduce dependency on sex work and increase their chances of ....more

This is a continuation and expansion of a project by The Terrence Higgins Trust to support three key problems affecting sex workers to reduce dependency on sex work and increase their chances of exiting from sex work. These are social isolation and lack of support networks, lack of life skills (communication, financial management, education/training, sexual health knowledge, housing options) and substance misuse.

This group will develop the "Confident Families" project and provide one to one advice and solution focused sessions, advocacy, family-group work sessions, family residential weekends, ....more

This group will develop the "Confident Families" project and provide one to one advice and solution focused sessions, advocacy, family-group work sessions, family residential weekends, support from community volunteers and sign posting to other services. The families will be supported to disclose HIV diagnosis to families, solve individual problems, access appropriate benefits, find education, training or employment opportunities, and through respite from their caring responsibilities.

This is a continuation of an existing project in London providing advice, information and support to young people on making safer choices regarding sex and relationships through the provision of the ....more

This is a continuation of an existing project in London providing advice, information and support to young people on making safer choices regarding sex and relationships through the provision of the Talksafe website. It enables young people to access advice including information on a wide range of emotional topics and sexual health advice. The website has been designed to be age appropriate with sections for distinct age groups and contains both interactive and social media sessions.

The trust will recruit and train ten new volunteers in Glasgow who will deliver a Wellbeing project to those who are at risk of contracting HIV and to people who are living with HIV.

This project aims to support 250 older people with HIV to manage better financially, become active citizens and have the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage life changing events. Older people ....more

This project aims to support 250 older people with HIV to manage better financially, become active citizens and have the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage life changing events. Older people will be trained as volunteers to support other older people offering a listening ear, providing support and information about accessing services including social activity groups and advocacy. Peer support groups will be established where people will share experiences, stories and coping mechanisms.

The project will deliver a targeted peer support service for women refugees and asylum seekers living with HIV in Glasgow. Trained volunteer peer mentors, supported by a project coordinator will ....more

The project will deliver a targeted peer support service for women refugees and asylum seekers living with HIV in Glasgow. Trained volunteer peer mentors, supported by a project coordinator will provide the group with practical advice and emotional support. This grant will fund project coordinator costs, volunteer training, volunteer travel, volunteer subsistence and service management.

The project will address the financial and social exclusion faced by people living with HIV and/or blood borne viruses (BBVs), including chronic Hepatitis B and C and their unpaid carers through the ....more

The project will address the financial and social exclusion faced by people living with HIV and/or blood borne viruses (BBVs), including chronic Hepatitis B and C and their unpaid carers through the provision of an holistic long-term management support service. The project will also tackle the widespread stigma associated HIV/BBVs through a strategic training programme aimed at organisations not specialising in sexual health.