Bringing hope and change to our community
Whether it’s funding initiatives that combat food poverty, helping those in recovery from addiction or providing safe homes for vulnerable adults, our mission is to bring hope and positive change to those amongst us who need it most.
Discover the impact of our grants and stay up to date with our latest news and events.
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We provided a grant for core costs to SPACE, a charity that supports children with disabilities
Read articleWe recently awarded Hoole Community Centre a grant so they could purchase a modern touch screen till, making volunteering accessible to all.
Read articleWe recently granted Older People Active Lives (OPAL) £3,290 to enable them to purchase ten iPads as part of their GoOnLine service.
Read articleWhen Kingsway and Newton Resident’s Trust (KANRA) applied for £878 to purchase a washing machine and dryer, we were delighted to be able to support them.
Read articleWe gladly funded Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust £1,800 so that 72 local unpaid carers will be able to enjoy a complimentary therapy session.
Read articleSTAR’s (Share, Talk and Remember) launched a much-needed support group STAR LAC (Share, Talk and Remember Loss of an Adult Child).
Read articleWe are excited about a new partnership with Cheshire Connect that will bolster support for charities within Chester and the surrounding area, helping them to deliver their aims more effectively so more people can benefit.
Read articleWe gave St Mark’s Debt Advice Centre £5,000 to enable them to be able to further their support for the most vulnerable in our community.
Read articleWe partnered with Chester Zoo by funding a 3-year educational project that gave local, disadvantaged school pupils opportunities to meaningfully connect with nature.
Read articleAn award to Dee Point Primary School towards their nature classes made an impact on the whole school and pupils’ families.
Read articleWe recently awarded Citizens Advice Cheshire West a grant to help them extend their support to those who need free confidential, accessible and independent advice, whatever their problem.
Read articleWe awarded Nourish to Flourish £6,000 and are delighted with the impact made so far from it on primary children’s nutrition awareness.
Read articleWe were delighted to be able to support Chester Pride’s Christmas day lunch which was free for anyone who was facing Christmas day alone or in hardship.
Read articleWe gave West Cheshire Foodbank £500 towards their “It’s Only Temporary” project supporting homeless children and their families living in temporary accommodation in Chester.
Read articleWe awarded a grant to a remarkable local charity that supports those living with neuromuscular conditions.
Read articleWe are incredibly grateful to a team of volunteers from NatWest’s Chester branch who generously dedicated a day to The Bluecoat recently.
Read articleThe Chester Bluecoat Charity is delighted to report the impact made in the life of one local family following a £5,000 grant awarded to Children Today.
Read articleThe Chester Bluecoat Charity is delighted to have given Adoption Matters £500 in order to for them to be able to fund a children and young peoples choir which unites their community of adopted families.
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