Recently awarded funds
In 2023, several impactful projects received funding to support vulnerable individuals and communities across the region. Gifted Women were awarded £10,000 to deliver a new employability programme designed for 13 women facing multiple disadvantages. This initiative focused on building confidence and practical skills in a supportive group setting, followed by personalised one-to-one support and access to work experience placements.
Hearts Together received £5,000 to fund its Supporting You project, which offered counselling support to relatives staying at their accommodation while their loved ones underwent medical treatment. Smaller grants of £1,000 were awarded to Dementia Friendly Parishes Around the Yealm, supporting 1:1 family care for over 40 families living with dementia across five South Hams parishes, and to Farms for City Children, enabling disadvantaged children from Plymouth to attend a wellbeing-focused residential farm experience promoting health, personal growth, and connection to nature.
Previous grants
Since 2016, a range of local charities and community initiatives received vital funding to support health, wellbeing, and inclusion from The Livewell Foundation. Dartmoor Zoo was granted £4,500 for its Connect and Thrive project, which piloted programmes to support individuals facing mental health challenges and social isolation. Community Health in Lipson (CHIL) received £5,000 to continue offering holistic, user-led mental health support across Plymouth. Saltstone Caring was awarded £15,000 to enhance support for older and vulnerable people in Kingsbridge and Salcombe, contributing to their Community Directory and wider outreach efforts.
Special Olympics Plymouth & District (SOPD) received £5,000 to expand sporting opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities, promoting wellbeing, inclusion and self-confidence. The Plymouth Parent Advocacy Project was granted £5,000 to deliver advocacy support for parents with learning disabilities navigating child protection and legal proceedings. Tavistock League of Friends received £10,000 to invest in hospital equipment and facility improvements, while Drake Sailing Club was awarded £2,000 to sustain sailing opportunities for people with disabilities.
Further grants included £1,500 to Plymouth Foyer for the purchase of bikes and safety gear for their young residents, encouraging physical activity and independence. The Zone received £5,000 to refurbish their busy waiting area, enhancing the experience of the thousands of young people who access their confidential support services each year.
"This gift will make a big difference to our small charity and allow us to continue providing vital support for people experiencing mental health issues across the City of Plymouth. We're all delighted."
Community Health in Lipson (CHIL)
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"Sport provides a life-changing and inspirational opportunity for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Given the chance to compete it highlights abilities, counteracts isolations and improves self esteem."
Special Olympics Plymouth (SPOD)
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"This money will go towards providing advocacy support for parents with a learning disability (or borderline learning disability) whose children are subject to child protection plans or legal proceedings within the family court."
Plymouth Parent Advocacy Project
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