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 were pleased to able to support Dial West Cheshire with £5,000 to be used in their core operations towards improving the lives of local disabled and older people.
Read articleWe have a vacancy for a one-bedroomed almshouse in the beautiful Bluecoat Square, behind The Bluecoat building on Upper Northgate Street.
Read articleWe recently supported the launch of a weekly drop-in group for young people age 14-25 where they can take part in creative and accessible workshops at Storyhouse, with a focus on health and wellbeing
Read articleWe were pleased to provide funding to Healthbox CIC to support older people living in care homes.
Read articleAfter speaking with local third sector organisations about their most pressing needs, we realised the biggest challenge in the sector right now is financial restraints. Charities are constantly operating on extremely tight budgets and want to prioritise their resources to the essential work they deliver, not overheads. As such, we are deepening our commitment to […]
Read articleWe are delighted to provide local charity, The Neuro Therapy Centre, with a grant of £4,596.60.
Read articleWe 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 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 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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