WORCESTER COMMUNITY TRUST 

Ronkwood Community Hub is a space for local people to access services and support. We'd like to put on activities, events and trips for local people and empower them to get involved.

Funding will be used to deliver weekly wellbeing job clubs in three community hubs across Worcester together with outreach work to support individuals furthest from the labour market including those ....more

Funding will be used to deliver weekly wellbeing job clubs in three community hubs across Worcester together with outreach work to support individuals furthest from the labour market including those with additional needs.

We would like to provide Ronkswood with a range of community activities and events, such as family fun days, day trips, Christmas meals for the elderly and activities for young people.

The funding will be used to continue to deliver term-time afterschool clubs for disadvantaged children (5-10 years) at their 5 community hubs. This will provide social creative enriching physical and ....more

The funding will be used to continue to deliver term-time afterschool clubs for disadvantaged children (5-10 years) at their 5 community hubs. This will provide social creative enriching physical and sports activities for children and respite for parents to help improve opportunities and aspirations.

towards the cost of a day trip to a zoo for children from disadvantaged communities in Worcester, Worcestershire.

Weston Charity Award Winner 2020/21 Bonus Award

We plan to bring the community together through a variety of projects that are accessible to all.

The funding will be used to deliver group and individual support sessions for women who have experienced domestic abuse and/or trauma. The project aims to develop emotional resilience reduce ....more

The funding will be used to deliver group and individual support sessions for women who have experienced domestic abuse and/or trauma. The project aims to develop emotional resilience reduce isolation and build confidence.

COVID19 : purchase IT equipment for a charity that works with the larger communitiy in Worcestershire

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

COVID19 - This grant is for additional staffing, IT equipment and sports equipment for a summer playscheme working with children impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic living in a deprived area. The aim ....more

COVID19 - This grant is for additional staffing, IT equipment and sports equipment for a summer playscheme working with children impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic living in a deprived area. The aim is to improve relationships with peers and better manage feelings

Weston Charity Award Winner 2020/21

Grant to Worcester Community Trust to support the organisation through COVID19

The funding will build on work within five of the most deprived areas of Worcester. The project benefits people who may be isolated because of their physical or mental health or because of ....more

The funding will build on work within five of the most deprived areas of Worcester. The project benefits people who may be isolated because of their physical or mental health or because of circumstances such as bereavement, or language barriers. The project will have a further emphasis on building confidence within the community for individuals to come together and create their own groups. Sessions include group-work programmes and support for vulnerable individuals.

This one-year project aimed to empower older residents in the Ronkswood area of Worcester to shape service delivery in their community. The project built on a seven-month community engagement ....more

This one-year project aimed to empower older residents in the Ronkswood area of Worcester to shape service delivery in their community. The project built on a seven-month community engagement process, which asked older people what was important to them and what they wanted to get involved in. A steering group of older, isolated residents developed weekly activities based on ongoing engagement with their peers. The steering group discussed its findings with an advisory group who disseminated this information and connected residents with other services, with the aim of influencing decision-making at local and county level.

This funding will be used to redecorate community hubs to make the space more inviting for visitors.

Number of women leaving abusive relationships This group may give women the confidence and belief to leave an abusive relationship, We would expect to support around 85 women leaving their abusive ....more

Number of women leaving abusive relationships This group may give women the confidence and belief to leave an abusive relationship, We would expect to support around 85 women leaving their abusive relationship over 12 months Number of children leaving social care If women have the confidence to leave the abusive relationship, then the number of children exiting social care support may increase. Increased effective and safe parenting Due to the women leaving the abusive relationship, and receiving skills and strategies around parenting Number of women re-entering abusive relationships Due to accessing education and support, women will be less likely to re-enter unhealthy relationships in the future. Contact and support will be kept with women to help give any guided support. Increased access to services Due to the DAWN facilitation and links with partners, women will have access to support services that will help them re-connect with agencies who may be able to support them, e.g. housing, CAB, training and skills, healthcare. The survivors network will help support women further after they have left their abusive relationship. Increased access to specialist support Women will be more able to access specialist support if this is what they would like, due to the connections that DAWN has established, e.g. drug and alcohol awareness, parenting courses, housing, debt advice, benefits, personal and home safety, sexual violence, childrens services, the legal system and education / employment support Access to targeted intervention programs access to courses such as Freedom, You and me Mum Improved levels of mental health due to access to a local, trusted network where women have experienced similar journeys, and having somewhere to go to share experiences and create friendships in addition to the opportunities around self improvement and volunteering.

This project will offer a range of activities aimed at women who are furthest away from accessing mainstream services, including those experiencing domestic abuse. This includes educational courses ....more

This project will offer a range of activities aimed at women who are furthest away from accessing mainstream services, including those experiencing domestic abuse. This includes educational courses on cookery, DIY, sewing, jewellery making, knitting and English and Maths. Women who benefit from the classes will be encouraged to share their skills and deliver their own sessions to the rest of the group. This will empower women, boosting their confidence, self-esteem and skills.

This project is a youth club based in deprived areas across Worcestershire. The project aims to assist young people to manage their feeling, take pride in personal achievements and improve life ....more

This project is a youth club based in deprived areas across Worcestershire. The project aims to assist young people to manage their feeling, take pride in personal achievements and improve life skills.

This project will actively promote health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities, reduce isolation and provide learning opportunities to vulnerable people in deprived areas of Worcester. There ....more

This project will actively promote health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities, reduce isolation and provide learning opportunities to vulnerable people in deprived areas of Worcester. There will be informal coffee and chat sessions for people to access a range support from partner agencies. Training sessions will also be provided on self-esteem, confidence, healthy cooking on a budget, managing finances, personal safety, employment advice and managing stress and anxiety.

Moving On Project