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Training sessions for champions (360G-ocf-a061600000lwF6m)

Funding Organization
£2,000
Recipient Organization

To develop our team of 25 Champions with learning disabilities.

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Grant Details

Amount Applied For 2000
Amount Awarded 2000
Amount Disbursed 2000
Award Date 2016-11-14T00:00:00+00:00
Beneficiary Location: Country Code GB
Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code Oxford 008A
Beneficiary Location: Name Oxford
From An Open Call? Yes
Funding Org: Department Midcounties Co-operative
IMPACT Category Advance people's physical and mental health, wellbeing and safety
Planned Dates: End Date 2017-09-30T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2016-10-01T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Charity Number 1073247
Recipient Org: City Oxford
Recipient Org: Description MLMC raises the self-esteem and quality of life for people with learning disabilities by providing a voice along with volunteering, training, employment and social opportunities for its members. Our mission is “to make sure that there is independent support for people with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire to have their say, claim their rights and to take control of their own lives”. The charity is the only independent, user-led, self-advocacy organisation (all 15 trustees have learning disabilities) of its kind in Oxfordshire with a membership of 530. Activities include… Nightclub –a monthly event where 120 people with learning disabilities meet friends, combat loneliness/isolation, and enjoy a night out. Training enterprises – paid trainers with learning disabilities train professionals, inspect services, produce films and earn fees. Travel Buddy –adults with learning disabilities support their peers to travel independently. Champions – who speak up, campaign, act as consultants and build relationships with professionals in order to take part in and to shape society. StingRadio – a monthly radio show increasing confidence and skills for the beneficiaries (DJs) and raising the awareness and aspirations of the listeners. 11 Monthly Groups – 140 members meet friends, discuss their lives and gain new knowledge & skills.
Recipient Org: Postal Code OX1 1HU
Recipient Org: Street Address The Jam Factory
Recipient Org: Web Address http://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk
Round: Round Name January 2017 - Round 12
URL http://www.mylifemychoice.org.uk

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