HF TRUST LIMITED 

Full Grant details (including summaries) can be found on the Gateway to Research website: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10025358

Towards year 2 & 3 employment costs for the National Programme Coordinator

WF Covid-19 Support Fund

"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."

Over the past few months the individuals we support in supported living have faced huge changes to their daily routines and their support networks. Many of them have been supported to engage with ....more

Over the past few months the individuals we support in supported living have faced huge changes to their daily routines and their support networks. Many of them have been supported to engage with their friends and family via digital technology through tablets, which we were able to purchase with funding from Cheshire Community foundation. Whilst this project has been a huge success, individuals are still missing face to face communication with their friends and family. Unfortunately as the outside world begins to open up as restrictions ease, many of the people we support are continuing to shield, due to health conditions, and in some cases due to fear of catching covid-19. Where possible we are supporting individuals to meet others socially distanced outside, however as we move into autumn and winter this will become increasingly difficult due to the weather/ shorter days. We would like to create a safe space for the people we support to meet with their family and friends outside at the houses where they live, in line with government guidance. At present they are able to meet in gardens, though at present this is very weather dependent. We are seeking funding to build 11 outdoor wooden gazebos to provide a safe, sheltered outside space for the people we support to meet their friends and family.

NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more

NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.

50% of individuals with learning disabilities feel isolated, the current covid-19 pandemic is compounding the isolation many feel. Many individuals are not able to communicate with their friends/ ....more

50% of individuals with learning disabilities feel isolated, the current covid-19 pandemic is compounding the isolation many feel. Many individuals are not able to communicate with their friends/ family/ communities, follow their usual routine, or engage with their usual support networks. Community Connections will work with the 30 individuals we support in Cheshire West, through supported living and domiciliary care, to reduce the impact that the covid-19 social distancing and lockdown measures are having on them through digital technology. We will connect individuals in different houses through the use of tablets & Chromecast, allowing them to communicate via video, participate in joint activities, and access educational resources that will support them to understand and manage through this time. Many of the people we support are unable to communicate verbally; tablets will enable them to physically see their friends and family’s. This project will positively impact on their health and wellbeing through; - Creation of new routines for individuals - Enabling them to engage in meaningful activities - Reduce the impact of social isolation by providing opportunities for the groups and individuals to come together and interact socially - Maintain family / friend relationships - Provide reassurance to individuals

To fund the provision of apprenticeship training.

Funding to create a National Development lead role as part of Hft's Supported Employment programme.

The funding will enable the group to roll out the project in Bristol, based on successful sister projects in several northern cities. The project provides activities each month such as day trips, ....more

The funding will enable the group to roll out the project in Bristol, based on successful sister projects in several northern cities. The project provides activities each month such as day trips, museum and gallery visits, meals out, gigs, sport classes and cinema trips, as part of a wider friendship and dating service for adults with disabilities.

Supported living flats in Gloucestershire

Luv2MeetU is a friendship and dating membership agency for people with learning disabilities over the age of 18. The project will give people with learning disabilities more confidence and give them ....more

Luv2MeetU is a friendship and dating membership agency for people with learning disabilities over the age of 18. The project will give people with learning disabilities more confidence and give them life skills that will increase their ability to sustain and develop friendships. Funding will also be used to provide activities across all areas, chaperoned services for first dates as well as workshops on topics such as safety, sexual health and relationships.

This is a continuation and expansion of an existing project by HF Trust Limited (HFT) to increase the social networks and wellbeing of people with learning difficulties (LD) across West Yorkshire by ....more

This is a continuation and expansion of an existing project by HF Trust Limited (HFT) to increase the social networks and wellbeing of people with learning difficulties (LD) across West Yorkshire by reducing isolation and exclusion and enabling them to develop and sustain friendships and relationships through attending social, information and activity based events. It will also improve the confidence and independence of the service users.