Our Stories

Find out more about some of the groups and individuals we have funded.

 

Families in Crisis at Christmas .

Designs for Humanity Fund, which we manage on behalf of internationally renowned artist Stuart Semple, made last Christmas special for 1200 local people.

 

The Shine Project .

The Shine Project supports young teenage girls develop and maintain good physical and mental health, providing a firm foundation to achieve a successful and happy future.

 

Victoria Community Boccia Club .

Boccia is a tactical Paralympic sport similar to bowls and Victoria Community Boccia Club is the only club for people with disabilities in Dorset.

 

Safe and Sound Dorset .

Safe and Sound Dorset works with vulnerable and marginalised women living in this community who often experiencing multiple disadvantages including homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, family breakdown, mental health issues and chronic and long-term illness.

 

Samee – Employability Support for Disabled Entrepreneurs .

Samee Employability Centre supports people with ambitions for self-employment.

 

Mothcombe Youth Club .

We were very pleased to have supported his fun and engaging project for disadvantaged young people in the Motcombe area of Dorset through the Toby’s of Shaftesbury Fund.

 

The Living Tree .

The Living Tree self-help cancer support group was set up in October 2012 to offer support to all people living with and beyond cancer in Bridport and the surrounding villages.

 

Bridport Citizens Advice Bureau .

A grant of 2,500 supported the CAB to improve their debt services by employing a debt specialist to train and support volunteers.