Crafting together, but at home' (360G-CFNI-A545375)
Funding Organization
£1,000
Recipient Organization
To support older people to feel connected, keeping their minds active through a Crafting at Home project
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Grant Details
| Amount Applied For | 1000 |
| Amount Awarded | 1000 |
| Award Date | 2020-03-24T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Beneficiary Location: Country Code | GB |
| Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code | 95MM26S2 |
| Beneficiary Location: Name | Springtown_2 |
| Grant Programme: Code | Coronavirus Crisis Fund 2020 - 2 |
| Grant Programme: Title | The Older People's Fund (Previously Turkington Fund) |
| Impact Category | Advance people's physical and mental health, wellbeing and safety |
| Last Modified | 2020-03-26T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: Duration (months) | 3 |
| Planned Dates: End Date | 2020-06-26T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: Start Date | 2020-03-30T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Primary age group | Seniors (65+) |
| Primary beneficiary | Older People |
| Primary ethnicity | White Irish |
| Recipient Org: Charity Number | XR85046 |
| Recipient Org: Company Number | NI610562 |
| Recipient Org: Description | ALLY Foyle are a network of older people’s groups operating in the Derry City & Strabane District Council area. It was formed in 2004 following a public meeting regarding the need for a network of groups. Membership to the network is made up of active ageing clubs, community & voluntary groups, day care centres, residential homes and organisations providing services to older people. Our vision is of people enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle in their later years. Active ageing provides men and women with the means of keeping active – physically, mentally and socially throughout their later years. Our mission is to foster improvements to health, well-being and quality of life among people in their later years in the Foyle area by promoting the concept of active ageing through a vibrant network. We provide a range of programmes, classes, training and activities directly to older people in their clubs. These are delivered by a database of community facilitators. Networking We maintain and develop a close relationship with member groups and engage other local groups and the older person. Assist and co-operate with 50+ groups and older people in the provision of Active Ageing Programmes. Organise, assist and create networking opportunities in the form of meetings, social events, training courses and consultations. Promoting active ageing initiatives Raise awareness among the older people’s sector of the positive social, physical and mental benefits of joining 50+ groups. Assist new 50+ groups including outreach work and support. Identify individual needs of member groups and provide information on suitable resources. Assist in the development and promotion of Active Ageing Programmes, with the long term goal of improving the health and well being of older people. Involvement and Participation People views are central to developing existing and new services which affect their well-being. People participate in a range of forums which enables discussion and campaigning around issues that are important to older people. Research age issues and provide a ‘voice’ for older people to contribute to policy work. Provide representation to age agencies and policy makers of the needs and experiences of older people to which address inequalities in the sector. Interface with Council Departments, Statutory bodies and ensure that older people’s views are considered within decision making processes that affect their lives. |
| Recipient Org: Web Address | http://www.allyfoyle.com |