ABBEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED 

Grant to ABBEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED (RCF)

The funding will be used to delver cycling and fitness classes primarily for women from Black Asian and minority ethnic communities who traditionally do not engage in such activities. The project ....more

The funding will be used to delver cycling and fitness classes primarily for women from Black Asian and minority ethnic communities who traditionally do not engage in such activities. The project aims to support women to build their confidence and develop new connections while also improving their wellbeing.

COVID19 related funding. The Isolation Support and Community Development project has two main aims: 1) To reduce social isolation and related problems amongst vulnerable Eastern European nationals in ....more

COVID19 related funding. The Isolation Support and Community Development project has two main aims: 1) To reduce social isolation and related problems amongst vulnerable Eastern European nationals in north west London in the short term; 2) And to develop meaningful, active, and self-sustaining communities reducing social isolation and related problems for these individuals in the longer term. To meet the first aim – EERC will expand and develop our current telephone isolation support service. This service offers socially isolated individuals a regular check in. The frequency of calls is selected by the service user. All calls start with a welfare check and then include approx. 30 minutes to chat. If there is anything worrying in the welfare check or chat, the service user will be offered further advice or support from EERC’s specialist advisers or referred to other support providers. To meet the second aim – EERC will establish and facilitate regular community groups across north west London. This will include various activities – such as film afternoons, coffee mornings, craft evenings etc. – in a variety of community spaces. Some groups will be single language and others mixed depending on the venue and theme. EERC will support these groups to become self-sustaining to maximise longevity and impact. In terms of timeframe - the telephone isolation support will start immediately with the project. For the community groups, we anticipate the first month will be spent planning and preparing for the first round of groups - including agreeing venues, recruiting volunteers, developing materials etc. The second month will have the online and outdoor meet ups possible - with this part of the project running at full in-person capacity from month three and with lockdown easing. The project will seek to access and engage with those most likely to become isolated in our communities. Specific targets for this project will include older people, people with long term health problems or disabilities and single parents. These groups are more likely to become isolated but also very often find it difficult to access mainstream support or communities. This marginalisation can be for many complex reasons including: 1) language barriers e.g. when services and activities are primarily run for and promoted to those confident in English; 2) lack of social confidence/fear of rejection because Eastern European e.g. those who have experienced hate crime or hostility in the UK; 3) cultural differences particularly when affects access e.g. Eastern European grandparents often responsible for childcare in family making it difficult to attend meetings for older people. Due to the demographic make-up of Eastern European nationals in London – it is anticipated that the services will primarily be used by Polish and Romanian speakers. EERC will recruit volunteers to adequately cover these and other Eastern European languages. EERC will promote the services through its established outreach channels – online, community media, printed flyers/posters in community spaces, and network referral. Our referral network includes hospital social workers, Local Authorities, cultural and community centres, churches, language schools, care homes and more.

Grant to C-19 CCLORS - Abbey Community Association Limited

towards the costs outlined in your application for the Business and Events Manager and CEO to identify and introduce new ways of generating unrestricted funding including developing a business plan, ....more

towards the costs outlined in your application for the Business and Events Manager and CEO to identify and introduce new ways of generating unrestricted funding including developing a business plan, to support ongoing delivery of core services and activities

"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 ....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."

Grant to C-19 TISS - Abbey Community Association Limited

Funding under Sport England's COVID-19 Community Emergency Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID-19 CEF. This project lists its main activity as Sport participation and capacity ....more

Funding under Sport England's COVID-19 Community Emergency Fund funding programme for a Revenue project titled COVID-19 CEF. This project lists its main activity as Sport participation and capacity building

The funding is for remote support to vulnerable service users to maintain their mental and physical health, and for the provision of emergency help, such as food and other necessary supplies, where ....more

The funding is for remote support to vulnerable service users to maintain their mental and physical health, and for the provision of emergency help, such as food and other necessary supplies, where needed.

The funding will be used to run weekly choir and health cooking sessions and a seaside trip for people living with mild mental ill health. The project aims to improve their mental wellbeing.

Happy Together

This project will use funding to provide a range of educational, recreational, cultural and social opportunities.

The group will deliver a culturally-appropriate fitness programme for women. This will encourage healthy lifestyle choices and reduce isolation.

This project will be aimed at women, with the majority expected to be from Muslim and Arabic-speaking backgrounds. In addition to improving people skills, confidence and work experience, the group ....more

This project will be aimed at women, with the majority expected to be from Muslim and Arabic-speaking backgrounds. In addition to improving people skills, confidence and work experience, the group will also explore the barriers to seeking work or training faced by women from Muslim communities. The group will also provide support with any mental or physical health concerns, as women from these communities have often experienced trauma before coming to the UK.

Towards a project which will train disadvantaged BME women in catering and hospitality skills and employ them in a food catering social enterprise.

the salary of Community Services Manager including overheads, management and consultation