Community Fund
We provide support and investment to local community groups and partners to deliver services that benefit our tenants and communities, helping to make our neighbourhoods are great places to live.
Tenants Transform Gardens in Green Space Transformation Project
Our Community Fund supported a project delivering AQA-accredited greenspace and garden maintenance training to tenants.
Green Space Transformations, a garden and grounds maintenance service, successfully secured funding with the aim to empower and support tenants struggling with overgrown gardens.
Following training, tenants involved were invited to put their skills into practice by helping maintain the gardens of other tenants who, for reasons, were unable to themselves.
The project was led by James from Green Space Transformations and with the valuable help from our tenant volunteers, the team transformed over 10 gardens across two projects, making a huge difference to the community.
Beanstalk Air Fryer Cook and Eat Project
Beanstalk are a Lancashire based Community Interest Company, supporting local people with practical courses and community projects, to build confidence and create opportunities.
Our Community Fund supported the delivery of two Air Fryer Cook and Eat, 4 week courses. The first course invited individuals who were looking to cook for themselves, using a smaller, more suitable air fryer. The second course was tailored for parents and gave attendees the opportunity to learn to cook for a larger number of people using a family-sized air fryer.
The courses were a great way to bring people together and support local communities in developing new skills to look after themselves and their families.
Supporting young people to build modern cookery skills
Beanstalk were granted part of the Community Fund to deliver digital cookery sessions to young people in Larches, Ashton and Lea, preparing them to become digital mentors for older adults.
The aim of the project was to develop the group's confidence in the kitchen as well as their digital skills and awareness of online safety so that the young people could go on to support older adults in every day digital use.
The group also had the opportunity to develop teamwork skills, teaching them how to communicate clearly and patiently. The project gave the young people a recognised achievement (Statement of Achievement), boosting their confidence and employability skills.
Building Stronger, Safer and More Inclusive Communities Through Boxing
Pound 4 Pound Boxing Academy is a not-for-profit organisation who work with young people across Preston to build stronger, safer and more inclusive communities through boxing.
Our Community Fund supported a 16 week project delivering non-contact boxing and youth work to engage with young people from a range of diverse backgrounds.
Boxing has shown to improve many participant's mental health and self-esteem, with the sessions providing an insight into fitness and nutrition.