Tags: east midlands
SNaP Youth Service - back to school
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/snap-youth-service-a-space-for-schoolchildren“We started the organisation in 2004, developing and delivering programmes that meet the needs of young people, so for example if they need to learn about healthy eating, or they’re…
SNaP Youth Service
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/snap-youth-serviceSNaP Youth Services runs after school clubs for children in years six seven (aged 10 to 12), providing them with a space to come after school and dealing sensitively with…
Refugee Roots: Building skills, confidence and connections
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/refugee-roots-building-skills-confidence-and-connectionsAt first I didn’t know a lot of people and I’ve made a lot of friends going to the classes. The teachers especially, but also a lot of different people…
Pebble in My Pocket: Community for isolated women
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/project-stories/pebble-in-my-pocket-community-for-isolated-womenAfter meeting in the café we go over to the library to enjoy the crafts session, and by that point everybody's buzzing. We do all sorts of craft projects. Sewing…
Pebble in My Pocket
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/pebble-in-my-pocketPebble in my Pocket supports isolated women aged 50+ to meet up to socialise and for arts and crafts sessions in Corby The group is made up of local women…
New funding available for local groups in parts of East Midlands
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/press-releases/new-funding-available-for-local-groups-in-parts-of-east-midlandsLocal groups with great ideas to make their communities an even better place to live are now invited to apply for funding. People’s Health Trust has just launched Active Communities…
Healthy Active Lives
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/healthy-active-livesThe Derby West Indian Community Association ran the project, with the aim of providing support to people in local wards that are poorer than average and where life expectancies are…
LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/projects-we-fund/projects/the-centre-placeLGBT+ young people are often socially isolated. Some project participants aren’t attending school, some are too anxious to socialise and lack confidence. The Centre Place gives young people the control…
Looking back on 2021
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/looking-back-on-2021Over £121 million in funding raised through The Health Lottery has been awarded by People’s Health Trust to over 3,240 resident-led community projects. Allotments, peer-support groups, choirs, men’s sheds and…
Good Companions
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/good-companionsIsolation can have strong and dangerous effects on people’s health. During the pandemic the issue of isolation has become even more prevalent, with many worried the mental health effects of…
Healthy Active Lives project evaluation
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications/case-studies/derby-west-indian-community-association-healthy-active-lives-projectThe project was evaluated by Ecorys as part of the 2018-2019 independent evaluation of the Active Communities programme. The evaluation drew on project visits in the spring and summer of…
Stronger Together
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/stronger-togetherStrong social connections within and between communities is one factor in achieving good health and living longer lives. That’s why all of the Trust’s funding programmes place a strong emphasis…
Derby West Indian Community Association
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/derby-west-indian-community-associationDerby West Indian Community Association ran the project, 'Healthy Active Lives' which aimed to enable and support participants to lead, shape and develop the project while building stronger connections within…
Award nominations for LGBT+ project
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/award-nominations-for-lgbt-projectLGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire offers a range of support and activities to LGBT+ children and young people aged 11-25 across Mansfield, Worksop, Retford and Sutton-in-Ashfield. The project provides a vital opportunity…
Carers Matter
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/carers-matterRecent findings from Carers UK show an estimated 4.5 million people in the UK have become unpaid carers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.* When combined with the 9.1…
Volunteers Week 2020
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/volunteers-week-2020It’s National Volunteers Week from 1 – 7 June and to celebrate the Trust is taking a look at the vital contribution volunteers make to their local communities, giving their…
Pride Month 2020
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/pride-month-2020This Pride Month we cannot be physically together marching in the streets - celebrating LGBTQ+ people and protesting ongoing inequalities. However we still wanted to take this time highlight…
Delivering food locally
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/delivering-food-locallyThe Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to create challenges for the Trust’s funded partners, in finding ways to stay connected and continue to support their local communities’ urgent needs. However, even more…
Connecting through art
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/connecting-through-artHaving access to creative activities can have a positive impact on our health. Taking part in art projects can help increase social connections, decrease stress, build trust and strengthen the…
International Women's Day
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/international-womens-dayOn 8 March each year, the world celebrates International Women’s Day highlighting the social, economic and political achievements of women. The day also marks a reminder to strive for gender…
Caring for Carers
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/caring-for-carersCarers of Leicestershire Advocacy and Support Project (CLASP) is dedicated to supporting family carers who look after people with different needs across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. According to the NHS,…
Taking local action
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/taking-local-actionThrough the Local People programme, residents in South Wigston and Eyres Monsel in Leicester are taking action resulting in a positive difference to their lives and community.We talked to some…
Black History Month 2019
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/black-history-month-2019October marks Black History Month in the UK, a celebration of the achievements and contributions of black people around the world. Inaugurated by Ghanaian-born activist Akyaaba Addai-Sebo in 1987, it…
Local People in Boston
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/local-people-in-bostonThe Local People project in Boston, Lincolnshire supports older people to identify barriers and bring about change to improve their lives, health and wellbeing. Led by a passionate group of…
Celebrate, connect and share
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/celebrate-connect-and-shareSteering Group members from six Local People projects supported by Royal Voluntary Service came together to celebrate, connect and share. In May, Royal Voluntary Service held their first ever Steering…
Pride Jubilee
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/pride-jubilee50 years ago, the Stonewall Uprising started a series of riots and demonstrations which became the catalyst for the modern Pride movement. Three years later, in July 1972, the first…
Sharing stories
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/sharing-storiesSince 1998, Refugee Week has celebrated the contribution of refugees and migrants to the UK, encouraging a better understanding of diversity within local communities. This year, Refugee Week runs from…
P4YP Activity Roadshow
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/publications/case-studies/p4yp-activity-roadshow“With those who are vulnerable, having the added confidence can spread at school and the community.” (Project staff) Based in Chesterfield in Derbyshire, Positive 4 Young People (P4YP) is a…
LGBT+ History Month
https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/news/stories/lgbt-history-monthFebruary marks LGBT+ History Month, which aims to promote equality and diversity across Great Britain. A series of events and activities are planned as part of LGBT+ History Month across…
