In memory of Lucy Phillips – Arts Champion
The Lucy Phillips Arts Fund was recently launched to support individuals, charitable and community organisations working in the visual arts. The fund will support activities that champion and…
Earl Shilton Cricket club continues Youth Sport project
A much needed grant from the William Colton Youth Sports fund has enabled Earl Shilton Cricket Club to continue running their Youth Sport project. The grant provided paid…
“Flourish project” – supporting young people to have a better understanding of health and wellbeing
Proton Foundation have been able to train a school in Barwell to be a hub for their Flourish Project, which builds the ability to better understand and promote…
Wellbeing activities for people with Arthritis
A vital grant from the Bill & Jean Richmond Foundation enabled Arthritis Support to fund a Wellbeing Activities Co-ordinator. The Co-ordinator oversees the hydrotherapy and Pilates projects as…
Community Arts and performance festival
With support from The John Salmon Fund, The Spark Arts for Children were able to carry out an art and performance festival at The BRITE Centre in Braunstone,…
Free basketball taster sessions improve health and wellbeing for young people in Leicester
Warriors Basketball Club funded 72 hours of facility hire and bought new equipment for young people to join free basketball sessions, thanks to a grant given by the…
Measham and District Youth Club continues with help from the Sir Timothy Brooks Fund
Measham and District Youth Club delivers essential support to young people offering a varied programme run by youth leaders Ellie and Lauren with help from Jess and volunteers…
Fairy-tale Fun at Shepshed Toy Library
In March 2015 Shepshed Toy Library was awarded £1,000 from our Red Nose Day Community Cash Fund. Funding was awarded for the Toy Library’s Fantasy Through Play project…
Mayfields Lifeskills Centre Lined Up for Success!
In December 2014 Mayfields Lifeskills Centre was awarded £1,200 from our William Colton Youth Sports Fund. Funding was awarded for the delivery of a series of running line…
Braunstone Blues News!
In September 2015, Braunstone Blues were awarded £1,770 from Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation. Funding was secured to cover the purchase of hot water bottles and keep warm…