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Our vision is for a community that is creating its own future and working together to make good things happen
Consultation Day for SWALLOW
SWALLOW Charity were one of ten winners at our Dragons’ Den 10, and have recently updated us on how they got on with their project: “Your support enabled our 2024 Evaluation Day to take place. We had a record number of 120 attendees, who all gathered to share their feedback about SWALLOW and ideas for-> Continue reading Consultation Day for SWALLOW
Silver Band Teaches Young People a Lesson
What an absolute joy it was to take so many young people with us to the Areas this year! They played a key part in us securing second place and will be coming to the national finals with us this September! This would not have been possible without support for tuition and room hire! Word-> Continue reading Silver Band Teaches Young People a Lesson
Listening Support Sessions
Off The Record were one of the winners at our 10th Dragon’s Den and have now completed their project to listen to young people to support their mental health. Here’s their report: Two BCAP trained counsellors delivered 12 weeks of 1:1 50-minute sessions (approx. 96). Young people aged 10 – 25 received a minimum of-> Continue reading Listening Support Sessions
Parent Carer Forum Supported
The Parent Carer Forum was successful in their application to our Small Fund for DBS and sustainability outcomes, and have recently reported back to us: “The project was to increase support for parent carers of children and young people with SEND 0-25 years in the area. By being DBS checked we were able to use-> Continue reading Parent Carer Forum Supported
Creativity at Hope House – the Natural Theatre way
One of ten projects to receive funding via our community-led Dragons’ Den, Natural Theatre Company explain why their work is important and what they did with the grant: We were approached last year by the Social Prescriber at Hope House Surgery in Radstock to provide a series of free creative wellbeing workshops for adults in-> Continue reading Creativity at Hope House – the Natural Theatre way
Radstock Wellbeing Group Being Well Activities
A winner at our 10th Dragons’ Den, Radstock Wellbeing Group have reported back on their project: Radstock Well-Being Group Dragons’ Den Winner’s Report 2024-2025 Please receive this report with immense thanks as the grant we were allocated has enabled us to have a very good year filled with a wide range of activities which would-> Continue reading Radstock Wellbeing Group Being Well Activities
Apply to take part in our twelfth Dragons’ Den!!!
Our twelfth Dragons’ Den is coming soon! Save the date: Fri 25th April 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at Westfield Sports and Community Centre, Westhill Road, BA3 3TE. The application process is open! Deadline: 5pm, Mon 11th April. Download Application Form Download Briefing Notes Dear potential contestant, dare I say potential winner… You are invited to apply to our-> Continue reading Apply to take part in our twelfth Dragons’ Den!!!
Dragons’ Den a Winner!
£10,000 granted to local community projects at Dragons’ Den! The excitement and energy was high at Westfield Sports and Community Centre on a recent Friday evening, where more than seventy residents of Radstock and Westfield turned up to make our 11th community Dragons’ Den a very special event! All the pitches were brilliant and absolutely-> Continue reading Dragons’ Den a Winner!
Cuppa and Chat
At the start of 2024 we gave a small grant to SWAN Transport to help them with their Cuppa and Chat project. Here’s what they’ve told us about the project this year: Thanks to the support of the Radstock and Westfield Small Fund, as well as other local funders, we have been able to continue-> Continue reading Cuppa and Chat
Toilet un-block
Westfield Community Centre are the proud owners of a newly refurbished toilet block, in part thanks to a £500 grant from Radstock & Westfield Big Local. Terry Andrews, Manager said “Thank you for grant money it was a great help in refurbishment of gents toilet. The floor was sealed and latexed new heavy duty flooring.walls-> Continue reading Toilet un-block
BIG LOCAL MAKING THE MOST OF £1m
We will support the community to be strong, resilient and forward looking
Radstock and Westfield were jointly awarded £1million by the Big Lottery Fund as part of Big Local; a resident led programme which is based on the needs and priorities of the 150 Big Local areas in England. Residents are supported by The Local Trust (who manage Big Local) to drive the Radstock and Westfield Big Local forward. We are using the funds to help organisations deliver new, innovative projects that meet the needs of our community. We aim to draw more money and support in to the area, turning the £1m into much much more.
Our Priorities
Resilience
Our community and community organisations can build strength and plan for the future
Youth Skills
Young people can shape a youth service that works for them
Health & Wellbeing
Residents can access services and information that enable them to take charge of their health
MAKING IT HAPPEN
Delivering our Plan & continuing beyond the lottery funding