Why we do what we do

Nottinghamshire Community Foundation helps many community groups and individuals across the county and city with the help of your donations.

Below are just a few of the many success stories, which tell you about the people and groups that have provided solutions, who they have helped and the bigger issues facing the different communities in Nottinghamshire.

	Adventure activities for all abilities Based in Balderton, Paediatric Physiotherapist Julie Lowe could see that some of her young clients needed more fun and as most have upper body mobility realised that they'd be fine in a canoe. Read more...
	Instep InStep – this Mansfield group has 250 members who all enjoy a good walk. It is a fun way to improve health and meet new friends and was started with funding from the British Heart Foundation. Read more...
	Afrik Moji Adeiga runs AFRIK, an organisation to help people from African continent. She used to run the only African Shop in the East Midlands – but due to hearing her many of customers worries, fears and concerns decided to change direction. Read more...
	Rev and Go Rev and Go was conceived in 1999, the brain child of a small group of then 12 year olds. It offers young people the opportunity to ride motorcycles in exchange for a contract of good behaviour and abstinence from anti-social acts. Read more...
	Chase Neighbourhood Centre Chase is a place for the whole community; situated in middle of St Ann's and accessible to everyone. Many people struggle with isolation, whether they are a young mum, an older person living on their own or a refugee who has been placed here. Read more...
	Selston in Bloom June Heald has been instrumental inrenewing community spirit in Selston by getting lots of people of all different ages involved in fun activities from line dancing and Tai Chi classes to planting flowers to win Selston in Bloom. Read more...
	Urban Fashion House receives £4997 To run t-shirt design and printing workshops for local young people. Items made will be part of a fashion show to spread the anti-violence and drug related crime message. Read more...
	Signpost to Polish Success receives £4997 To deliver weekly sessions on applying for jobs and training courses, completing application forms and offering work experience. Read more...
	Winwood Activity Group receives £3732 To run easily accessible Tai Chi and Belly Dance taster sessions at Winwood Community Centre. Read more...
	Stonebridge City Farm receives £4835 To employ a tutor to deliver support sessions to help vulnerable young people progress to further education or employment Read more...

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