Who We Support
Guildford
Guildford Action
"This grant had a real impact on our support for vulnerable people within our communities."
The Furniture Project was set up by Guildford Action four years ago to provide very affordable furniture to people on low incomes/ benefits, and to reduce the amount of good quality furniture going to landfill, benefiting the environment. The project provides volunteering opportunities to people from local hostels which improves their self-confidence and life skills, and can assist them getting back into paid employment.
We were able to help them with a £2,500 grant from the Allianz Community Fund to cover the running costs of the project, which included telephone costs for a 'furniture hotline' for clients and donors to call in, their insurance costs and for increased marketing and promotion.
Other Guildford Action projects supported by the Community Foundation include supporting families with training in vital parenting skills, activity groups for vulnerable and homeless people in Guildford who attend the drop-in centre and a football and swimming group for clients.
For further information about the work of Guildford Action visit www.surreycommunity.info/guildfordaction/
Disability Challengers
"Receiving this money has made a real difference to our after-school club. It means dozens of disabled children have the opportunity to relax with their friends and have a really fun, exciting time after a day at school – as well as giving their parents a break from what can be a constant cycle of care."
Disability Challengers is committed to providing play, leisure and sporting opportunities for local disabled children and youth with any impairment, no matter how profound. They approached us to help fund their 'after school play plus club' which runs at their Guildford Centre 4 days a week during term-time. Up to 12 children from local special needs schools attend each session where they can relax, play together and choose to participate in a planned programme of activities including cookery and arts and crafts.
We were able to help with a grant of £2,779 through the Allianz Fund
www.allianz.co.uk/community/
For more information about the work that Disability Challengers does within the community visit
www.disability-challengers.org