Could your group use £500?

Our Community Chest Fund is now open for another round of grants.

For an application form please contact Julie – nwibiglocaltrust@essexrcc.org.uk

Get your completed application form to us by 30/06/2024

A decision will be made by July 31/07/2024

Award letters will be sent out in Aug 2024

Good Luck

£500 Community Chest awards to 10 local groups

We are happy to announce that our Community Chest has given ten organisations a £500 grant. Below is a list of the winners:

  1. 2nd Thurlston Rainbows:

For the group to continue in their many activities for young girls before they go onto becoming Brownies, also helping to keep costs down for parents.

  1. Polish Community Hub:

This will make a significant difference to the Polish hub by providing essential financial support to ensure the success and stainability of the Polish Heritage Day Event.

  1. Castle Hill Infant Specialist Unit:

Towards funding a minibus for their children to experience wider opportunities including swimming and other SEND activities

  1. Butterfly Childcare:

Providing families in Northwest Ipswich with extra activities after school and school holidays.

  1. Paddy Geere House:

Towards the overhaul of their community garden which is invaluable for their tenants as it is a great space for all to enjoy.

  1. New Beginnings:

Providing a 6-week course on building self-esteem for boys and girls at a local school.

  1. Combat2Coffee:

To create a pleasant safe outdoor space at the Unity Centre with plants, hardware and materials.

  1. St Pancras PTA:

Providing support for the school and funding for their Summer Fayre ensuring a great entertaining day for everyone.

  1. Bows and Arrows:

Funding a trip to Hollow Tree Farm, Semer, for 20 children and parents, giving them the opportunity to take part in this outdoor experience.

  1. The Bus Shelter:

Their primary purpose is to support rough sleepers and the homeless, this funding will be used to restock their basic food parcels.

Fun at the friendly bench

We had an egg-celent time hopping about with the Easter bunny at the Friendly Bench on Thursday! Our wonderful volunteers braved the awful weather and so did our incredible visitors. We had craft and chocolate at the ready and thoroughly enjoyed every minute.

Free community events

We are looking to hold FREE community events this year! Get in touch if you have an idea and would love to see it happen!

Did you see us in Asda?

We were in Asda on 9th March to celebrate our area and get your views!

Some great conversations were had and wonderful ideas shared on how we can make lasting positive change in our NW Ipswich.

Watch this space!

Young Entrepreneurs

If you would like to share your services, training, events and activities please send to me (by Thursday at 12.30pm) and I will include them in our weekly buzz – this digital newsletter will come straight to your inbox every Friday! Let me know you would like to be added to our list, it’s free!

Come and see us

We will be in Asda, Goddard Road Ipswich, on Saturday 9th March from 10am if you have anything you’d like to discuss or any feedback you think we should implement in NW Ipswich.

Wellbeing in our community

l to r  Tracey Dockery, Resident Member & Project Lead for the Friendly Bench and Community Garden.
Charlotte Osman, Resident Member and Chairperson. 
Julie Marker, Community Engagement Lead.
Chris Lawson, Integration & Partnerships Manager, Ipswich & East Suffolk Alliance NHS

Productive brainstorming sessions are always exciting, especially when you’re working towards a positive impact in the community. Today we had the pleasure of meeting Chris from NHS at Combat2Coffee to discuss developing well-being events and activities. Our focus on co-production and community decision-making will ensure that we create something that resonates with local people. Stay tuned for more updates on our progress!

Left to right is
Tracey Dockery, Resident Member & Project Lead for the Friendly Bench and Community Garden.
Charlotte Osman, Resident Member and Chairperson.
Julie Marker, Community Engagement Lead.
Chris Lawson, Integration & Partnerships Manager, Ipswich & East Suffolk Alliance NHS

Community Chest Fund is now open!

Up to £500 available to local groups for activities, events and projects that align with our Plan. To apply, go to our contact page or contact Julie direct at julie@nwipswichblt.co.uk