| Dorset Community Foundation - Portland Youth Council - A Year in Action |
| £7,275 |
15/02/2023
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To support the development of a Youth Parliament project in Portland including their first year of social action activities, to be identified and designed by the youth councillors
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| Dorset Community Foundation - Souvenirs of Place and Love |
| £9,750 |
23/03/2022
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Creating a ceramic installation with local residents to represent their memories, photos and stories of Portland, to be showcased at various community venues throughout June
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| Co-Operative Group - Grant to Island Community Action (ICA) |
| £1,975 |
23/10/2021
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We would like to create a range of activity boxes (containing different crafts, memorabilia and games) for our older, vulnerable clients.
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| Dorset Community Foundation - Grant to Island Community Action |
| £791 |
29/06/2021
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Contribution towards Atlantic Academy's Wildlife Garden and local growing space, hosted at a local school in order to provide activities for students/residents to increase their knowledge and respect
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Contribution towards Atlantic Academy's Wildlife Garden and local growing space, hosted at a local school in order to provide activities for students/residents to increase their knowledge and respect for the natural environment and how to protect it.
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| DCMS - Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| £37,275 |
02/09/2020
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"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
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"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."
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| National Lottery Community Fund - The Women's Shed Expansion |
| £9,881 |
10/03/2020
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The organisation will expand its Women's Shed project to include more weekly sessions, delivering a range of progressive activities, reaching more women in need and supporting more local community
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The organisation will expand its Women's Shed project to include more weekly sessions, delivering a range of progressive activities, reaching more women in need and supporting more local community organisations. The project provides opportunities for women to reduce isolation and improve confidence whilst learning new skills, as well as providing DIY support for community organisations.
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| Co-Operative Group - Grant to Island Community Action (ICA) |
| £3,037 |
15/11/2019
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We want to refurbish our workspace for men to socialise, share and learn new skills, keep active and provide services to their community.
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| National Lottery Community Fund - The Man Shed Expansion Project |
| £10,000 |
31/08/2018
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The funding will be used to develop the local 'men's shed' for male members of the community. The project aims to bring men together to share and learn new skills, and reduce isolation and loneliness.
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| Comic Relief - Island Community Action: Fighting Fit |
| £39,490 |
30/11/2016
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Island Community Action acts as a community hub working in Portland and Wyke Regis. The community can access support around issues such as social isolation and loneliness, poor physical and social
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Island Community Action acts as a community hub working in Portland and Wyke Regis. The community can access support around issues such as social isolation and loneliness, poor physical and social wellbeing, financial deprivation and limited access to transport. Through working with and for the local community, Island Community Action helps prevent the isolation and loneliness of older people, improve physical and social wellbeing and enhance community engagement through supporting and showcasing local enterprises, initiatives and activities. The funding will contribute to staff salaries and utilities to enable the organisation to plan for the future and carry on delivering effective local services.
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| National Lottery Community Fund - Silver Island |
| £354,922 |
16/06/2016
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This project will empower older people to identify and address their needs early on, minimising harm and reducing the need for more costly services. It will deliver face-to-face, telephone and
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This project will empower older people to identify and address their needs early on, minimising harm and reducing the need for more costly services. It will deliver face-to-face, telephone and hospital befriending services, recruiting 350 volunteers aged 50 plus to support themselves and their peers. People will also be supported to live independently, including household tasks, shopping and transport for things like exercise classes and medical appointments. The group will also purchase a new minibus.
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| National Lottery Community Fund - Helping Hand |
| £198,858 |
10/08/2010
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This project in Portland, Dorset provides serices and activities for older people. Tutor led exercise and fitness classes and activities to support and improve participant's mental health will be
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This project in Portland, Dorset provides serices and activities for older people. Tutor led exercise and fitness classes and activities to support and improve participant's mental health will be provided, as well as swimming sessions, healthy eating workshops, cookery classes, walks and a lunch club. A community transport club will provide better access doctor and hospital appointments. A gardening service, basic DIY and repair service, befriending service will also continue.
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