THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST GERMAINS EDGBASTON

One-to-one wellbeing support sessions for older invidiuals from both Edgbaston and Northfield

This funding will support St Germain’s to provide social activities and emotional support to local people in North Edgbaston The project will focus on the provision of an array of activities to bring people together with an emotional support ....more

This funding will support St Germain’s to provide social activities and emotional support to local people in North Edgbaston The project will focus on the provision of an array of activities to bring people together with an emotional support element. Sessions will seek to overcome issues relating to poverty poor mental wellbeing helping people to become less isolated through activities ranging from music sessions to arts and crafts. Sessions will be delivered at St Germain’s Community space.

Covid response

St Germain's has been providing practical support to the local community throughout the pandemic. This initially took the form of food deliveries to the elderly who were isolating at home and a food bank, but has now grown and evolved into a café ....more

St Germain's has been providing practical support to the local community throughout the pandemic. This initially took the form of food deliveries to the elderly who were isolating at home and a food bank, but has now grown and evolved into a café run in partnership with the Reqal Junk Food Project, and the provision of activities for those suffering from isolation and mental health issues. These include monthly walks and seated exercise classes. The applicant believes that local need for this combination of support is significant and is in the process of applying for long-term Lottery funding to secure it. There will be a shortfall in funding before the grant is awarded and the charity is seeking funding to act as a bridge to sustain these activities and specifically three month's salary for its Community Development Worker, who has been instrumental in setting up these activities and tailoring them to the needs of local older people. In addition to sustaining activities, the worker will also seek to expand elements in line with the interests of community members. Older people participating in this project will experience improved physical and mental wellbeing, increased connectness with others and an improved sense of belonging and community.

St. Germain's Church Building Project

The grant will pay for the salary of the foodbank co-ordinator for 15 weeks

in order to provide food parcels and hot meals twice a week for vulnerable people in Edgbaston

"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."

With the help of volunteers from the Real Junk Food Project (Central) we are collecting food from supermarkets (primarily the co-op and Morrissons) as well as the wholesale markets. This is collected in our church hall. Some is sorted into bags ....more

With the help of volunteers from the Real Junk Food Project (Central) we are collecting food from supermarkets (primarily the co-op and Morrissons) as well as the wholesale markets. This is collected in our church hall. Some is sorted into bags for distribution, some is set aside for cooking.

With the help of volunteers from the Real Junk Food Project (Central) we are collecting food from supermarkets (primarily the co-op and Morrissons) as well as the wholesale markets. This is collected in our church hall. Some is sorted into bags ....more

With the help of volunteers from the Real Junk Food Project (Central) we are collecting food from supermarkets (primarily the co-op and Morrissons) as well as the wholesale markets. This is collected in our church hall. Some is sorted into bags for distribution, some is set aside for cooking.

Install servery at West end