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Cumbria Community Foundation

Cumbria Community Foundation exists to tackle poverty and disadvantage and strengthen Cumbria's communities by connecting fund holders and people who give us money with inspirational, life changing projects.

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Coxhoe Primary School

Believe & Achieve is our school motto. We aim to offer our children engaging and enriching opportunities to allow them to develop the knowledge, skills and resilience they need to achieve in our ever changing and culturally diverse world. We are a growing school family with a shared drive and determination to ensure all of our children reach their full potential across all aspects of our broad, balanced and bespoke Coxhoe curriculum. Staff and governors believe that it is a privilege to guide your children through their Primary School journey and are passionate about their important role. Our school community is based upon positive relationships that are underpinned by mutual respect. Smiles and laughter are a key part of each and every day: happy children make fantastic learners. We have high expectations in all aspects of school life; visitors often comment on the high standards of behaviour, the warm welcome they receive and the enjoyment in school life. The community supporting Coxhoe Primary School is one of its many strengths and we value it hugely. The support we have from parents is second to none and we encourage honest and open dialogue; if you have queries or concerns about any aspects of school life, please make sure that you come and talk to us. Likewise - when you are particularly happy with something at school - it's also lovely to hear about that too! Our children are at the heart of everything we do and every decision made. As a parent of two teenage daughters, I am well aware of the challenges that today's society places on our children. In this climate, it is even more important to help our children become resilient and prepared for those challenges - through their experiences here in our school family. We will therefore endeavour to ensure that your children leave Coxhoe Primary School having had fun, done their best and feeling proud of their achievements; this will allow them to be ready to face the next challenges, not only in their education, but also in their life. Schools Aims: create a school ethos that is based firmly on mutual respect, trust and tolerance provide enriching and enjoyable opportunities for all children to reach their potential and develop key life skills within a supportive, nurturing and welcoming environment provide a broad and balanced curriculum that is tailored to the needs of the children in our community provide opportunities to learn in a wide range of contexts and settings, making the most our community and the wider world enable our children to have the confidence to be inquisitive young people and ignite a lifelong love of learning celebrate children's achievements in all aspects of their lives foster a can do attitude where children are keen problem solvers and willing to take risks celebrate diversity in all aspects of life, promoting inclusivity in all that we do encourage caring and thoughtful attitudes nurture confidence, resilience and independence empower pupils to make informed decisions and choices provide a broad range of opportunities to promote a healthy lifestyle that considers and supports physical and mental well being ensure children are safe internet users in our every growing digital world encourage children to become responsible citizens in their immediate and wider community

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The Palestinian Circus

By teaching, creating, performing and programming circus arts, the Palestinian Circus School strengthens the creative, social and physical potential of Palestinians, seeking to engage and empower them to become constructive actors in society and raises local and international awareness about the positive Palestinian potential and its different challenges.

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Move the World

Enabling a confident and skilful next generation of change makers in Ghana.

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Syrian Community Council

Our organization exists to support the Syrian community in Manchester. We are a group of Syrian's running this group, we have been through the experience of leaving our country and coming to the UK. At present, there are still a lot of barriers for us to reach our goals. We understand the needs of our community, we know that even though some Syrians have been her for a few years they face many barriers, and they don't know how to apply their skills in the right place, become independent and integrate. Our aim is to support the community to become more independent, for women, men and children and everyone. We want to support people to break down barriers like language, confidence, not knowing how or where to go for help or how national systems work. Our objectives are: To promote social inclusion for the public benefit of people in Manchester who are refugees or asylum seekers (in particular, people of Syrian heritage) and who are socially excluded by: increasing opportunities for members of the Syrian community to engage with service providers, to enable those providers to adapt services to better meet the needs of that community; providing peer support and other activities that build people's confidence and enable them to participate more effectively with the wider community. promoting social and recreational events involving the local community. building people's knowledge and confidence in their own cultural heritage and its potential contribution to a multi-cultural society We have hosted two activities. Our first gathering was in October with 50 people attending which we self-funded. We got people together to share information about our group and ask the people how we can support them. The second activity was a Christmas get together in December with 60 people. This was about socializing for the community, the children did crafts, we watched the world cup final, and many people were introduced to each other. From these events we have gathered feedback so we can know the needs of the people and can create regular activities. This feedback has shaped our proposed activities. The outcomes we had achieved learning of the community of their needs and bringing the community together. We are planning many activities for the future. We will host regular English classes for adults. In the lessons they can practice, grow in confidence, and meet people. Lessons will focus on functional English covering topics like going to the doctors, supermarket, cooking. These classes will be practical, exploring everyday topics and challenges and may involve trips to different places. Lessons may also include experts or speakers to cover topics like health, education, and employment. We hope to host social events too, like we have done with the Christmas party. These events give the community an opportunity to socialize, build and strengthen social support networks. These get togethers help reduce social isolation and improve general wellbeing. We hope to run a range of social events in the future but at the moment we will make it a community meal. Other projects we want to run in the future are a digital skills class for adults and an Arabic class for children. Outcomes we hope to achieve in future to prepare all to enable them become more independent and more courage also confidence to enable them to deal with every day challenges including studies ,applky for jobs or dealing with any upcoming situation without struggling . We are part of the syrian community, we are well connected to a wide community of Syrians living in Manchester. We draw from your own experiences and listen to the community. Syrian Community Council works with people who are Syrian refugees or asylum seekers many are socially excluded and disadvantaged. People are struggling on daily basis and can't afford to pay for bills, food, travel, due to the cost-of-living crisis and migration status. People face multiple difficulties; low income, out of work, vulnerable, new to the community and don't know area and support or services, don't know the language. we are group of 5 running the group and we have 5 more volunteers of different backgrounds and different skills. The community inform the groups activities, we take their feedback via social media, via conversations. We encourage everyone to give suggestions. To reach more people we are using social media and ask our community to tell others about our group and events. We have been reaching out to lots of local groups so we can share our activities with them and reach more people. There is a large syrian commmunity in manchester, some have been here for several years, some are new to the UK and many are still arriving. We know that there is not enough services, support, or social opportunities for Syrians. Many are still isolated even if they have been here for a long time due to language challenges, trauma amongt many other things. As other world crisises has happened we have been forgotten about but many Syrian's still need support to integrate and become independant and truely feel at home in Manchester. Our English classes help people gain confidence and language skills which can help them be less isolated. The sessions are fun and social and bring people together providing a space for shared learning, a safe space to learn. They provide a regular space for people to get out of the house, meet others and gain skills and learn about the local area all of these things help reduce isolation. Social meals bring people together to make friends and enjoy, reduce isolation, improve wellbeing and mental help. People build social and support networks Impact - People more connected to their local community, feel they are not alone and have support netowrks. People are more informed about the local community and national services and groups and support they can access More confident to find work, volunteer, join education As a team of trustees we have a lot of experience in Syria working and volunteering in different projects which we bring to the group. We have managed events, listened to the people and cooperating with them, explaining things and reporting things. We are experienced in gathering information form the community to run activities. We all have an open mind to everyone. We have run events and activities for children. We always ask for feedback and complaints to enable us to find a solution, to learn and cover the communities needs. We are experiences in providing services which people are happy with. Our first two events in Hulme were very successful. We are confident this project will be a success. We know the venue, we know the community. We have lots of skills in the trustee team and volunteers and the communtiy is very skilled and resourceful. We are proactive and postive and good problem solvers. Safeguarding is really important to us as we are working with disadvantaged communities. We have safeguarding policies in place which all trustees and volunteers will read and we will make sure everyone follows the right steps. We will always make sure we have enough volunteers for activities where there are children, but volunteers will not be working with children in unsupervised settings. We have lots of experience with human rights organisations and lots of knowledge about safeguarding vulnerable people. One of our trustees has specific knowledge about teaching and working with children.

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Vees Place

The charities mission is to improve the health and general well-being of our community, through health initiatives, formal and informal educational sessions, advocacy, advice and guidance sessions, peer to peer support, recreational activities etc, we aim to improve the quality of life and reduce social and economic constraints in our society. After covid and major spends on the old church building we operate from our finances were stretched to the limit and we considered closure. Due to the demand for activities and services we decided to continue as best we could. We are in the process of redecorating rooms to provide therapies, a sensory room, a dementia group and occupational therapy to address requests from numerous community residents and health groups. As our website is about the history of the charity we need an urgent update, a volunteer from John Moores University has offered to do this for us. We do not have a current newsletter but we do have an infographic about our achievement over a five year period as example of the good work carried out and the impact. We have won numerous prestigious awards to include "The Points of Light" awards from the then Prime Minister Theresa May. The ITV Good Morning Britain Team awarded the manager/founder a 'Special Recognition Award' which appeared on screen Christmas 2020. Our charity has worked with the Princes Trust and the Groundwork Trust, both excellent for the progress of young people. There is a video on YOU TUBE of our past projects, we will be continuing a lot of similar projects in the future; I am hoping to attach some files later if possible, files such as the Annual Report and the Infographic. Since deciding to remain open we have been fortunate to work in partnership with a number of groups such as MerseyCare NHS, Merseyside Youth Association, Knowsley Disability Concern, Social Prescribing via GP's, Police, Veterans, Schools and more. The charity is volunteer led. Our request is for funding to gain a project manager who will over-see all projects and will supervise a number of project facilitators.

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Special Effect

SpecialEffect's mission is to enable people of all ages with even the most severe physical challenges to enjoy gaming and other creative, communication and leisure activities through access to innovative assistive technology. Our strategy is to optimise the benefits of the experience and expertise we gain from our intensive in-person assessment and support process, to make as powerful global impact as possible. We do this by operating on three levels: Tier 1 - To provide rapid-response, multi-professional assessments, and life-long specialist support to people of all ages with severe physical challenges, including young people with an immunodeficiency, completely free of charge. Each individual is provided with a customised assistive control set-up enabling them to access leisure technology such as video games, utilising whatever hardware and software best matches their needs; or a telepresence robot where that is the most appropriate solution. Tier 2 - To share what we learn through carrying out our Tier 1 work with developers, professionals and disabled people, by providing freely available video case studies and training resources online, as well as illustrating best practice by creating our own free-to-play accessible games and software. Tier 3 - To collaborate with hardware and software developers to help make video games and other digital entertainment software more accessible to people with severe physical challenges 'at source'.

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We Love MCR Charity

We are the City of Manchester's Charity. We empower positive change for communities and young people across the city of Manchester. We award financial grants to help people improve their lives, communities and spaces. We exist to challenge inequality and disadvantage of opportunity. We support ambitious community groups to support their local communities. We support ambitious, driven young people with a plan onto their next step to success. Over the last 4 years the charity has supported over 300 young people and 150 community groups, investing almost 1m in delivering social mobility and community cohesion programmes.

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Centre 63 Kirkby

To relieve need amongst the community providing leisure time activities and services to develop physical and mental capabilities growing individuals to full maturity and members of society with improved life conditions.

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Make LCR CIC

Make CIC's vision is to see people turn their passion into prosperity. The mission is to provide services; support people; facilitate resources and networks in order that people can live happy, healthy and prosperous lives. This will be done by providing affordable, community-focused creative work environments; nurture people's curiosity to learn skills; facilitate access to opportunities and resources; bring people together by building networks and hosting events; as well as transform the environments around us and ultimately people's lives. To stay true to this mission we will act with a set of values in mind; to be curious, constructive and transformative. Curious We will be endlessly curious, always thinking, 'How could we do this differently?' Encouraging and inspiring independent thinking and challenges to the norms of 'This is how it's always been done.' Removing barriers by cherishing and treasuring difference. And making our creations in the new thinking spaces we then find. This helps us to break down barriers and disrupt the norm. Constructive We are ambitious about making things memorable. In what we make, repurpose, put on and deliver we are conscious of developing the effectiveness and well-being of our community. By teaching and sharing skills, building things and ensuring the opportunities for the greater good of generations to come. We will be around the table, constructively engaging in the conversations of our time. Transformative We work consistently to be part of positively transforming the places where we are and the lives of people within that place. Through the tangible impact of being embedded, we see Make as a responsible and long-term encourager of positive changes, with self-sufficiency.

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The Salvation Army

Our International Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our Mission in the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland: Called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, The Salvation Army United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland exists to save souls, grow saints and serve suffering humanity. Our Vision: As disciples of Jesus Christ, we will be a Spirit-filled, radical, growing movement, with a burning desire to lead people into a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, actively serve the community, and fight for social justice. Our Values: Our identity and God-given mission as disciples of Jesus Christ are shaped by the values of the Kingdom of God. We love God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind, and we love our neighbour as Ourselves. We have Integrity in everything we do, being reliable, trustworthy, transparent and honest in our personal and business relationships. We are Accountable to God in every area of our lives and to others in all our dealings. We have Compassion for all people. We are Passionate about unconditionally demonstrating God's love to everyone. We have Respect for people and planet, seeing the God-given potential in every person and being stewards of the environment. We are Bold in proclaiming the gospel in everything that we do and in fighting for social justice.

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Huyton Initiative 4 Youth Activities

Our vision is to see radically improved opportunities for the community of Hillside, driven by enhanced economic prospects, reduced isolation and poverty, and improved wellbeing for people of all ages. Our mission is to strengthen our community by enabling people to come together, to organise and benefit from a wide range of activities based out of our centre that we run Hillside Neighbourhood Centre . Always seeing Young People as part of the solution and not the problem.