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In order to be considered for funding, each project had to meet one of our strategic goals outlined in the Community Investment Strategy, which are:
Health and Wellbeing – promoting physical wellbeing, improving physical health, taking part in activities, healthy eating initiatives, improving mental wellbeing, increasing confidence to manage own health, to live more independently, reduce isolation.
Employment, skills and training – developing new skills, accessing training, gaining a qualification, getting into work, gaining work experience, volunteering, moving closer to work.
Environment and Sustainability – engaging residents in improving spaces or places, improving green spaces, increasing usage of community spaces, improving lifestyle choices on environmental issues, improving energy efficiency. Reducing tenancy turnover, creating a sense of community cohesion, increasing a sense of belonging in the community, increasing a sense of safety.
Financial Wellbeing – improving access to money advice and management, increasing individual confidence to manage money, reducing debts, increasing savings and improving digital usage and access.
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See how our Jigsaw Foundation Community Fund has helped some of our neighbourhood projects.
The Jigsaw Foundation has supported a range of community-driven projects in Q1, focusing on Health & Wellbeing, Employment Work and Skills, Environment Sustainability and Financial Wellbeing. Below is a snapshot of the funded initiatives:
- Let’s Dance (£9,300, 2 years): Seated movement sessions for older residents at St Andrews and Stockinger House, improving mobility and mental wellbeing.
- Nutri-Link (£10,709, 1 year): Weekly meal delivery for 50–55 vulnerable residents with warm items in winter and volunteer support.
- Broadoak & Smallshaw Warm Hub (£9,500, 1 year): Twice-weekly drop-in space combating isolation and providing guidance for over 100 residents.
- Food and Friends (AUITC) (£9,051, 1 year): Weekly luncheon club for 40–50 isolated elderly residents with meals and entertainment.
- Beatrix House Events (£3,000, 1 year): Weekly social activities and seasonal events for 47 older residents to reduce loneliness.
- Stage of Reflection (£4,414, 1 year): Mental health workshops for youth using arts to address anxiety.
- Millennium Green Together (£1,990, 1 year): A large inclusive community festival to promote cohesion and pride.
- Create at Cedar Park (£10,170, 1 year): Creative workshops for 8–18-year-olds to reduce anti-social behaviour and foster skills.
- Community Engagement (Oasis Hub) (£9,800, 1 year): Skills training and social activities to support disadvantaged resident’s.
- Smallshaw Get Together (£16,400, 1 year): Youth club and food pantry, serving 400–500 residents with events and social support.
- Silversprings Kitchen Garden (£11,410, 2 years): Gardening education for children and families with organic growing and community sharing.
- Dukinfield Pantry (£15,000, 3 years): Weekly pantry service supporting 100–150 people, mostly Jigsaw residents, with surplus food.
- Tameside Citizens Advice (£90,000, 3 years): Dedicated support sessions for Jigsaw residents covering advice, welfare, debt, and more.
- Chat-Tea Crafts (Phoebe Foxtrot) (£9,355, 2 years): Creative social sessions and cultural outings to support mental health and inclusion.
- Audenshaw Community Association (£3,300, 1 year): Community hub activities like coffee mornings, games nights, and food events.
- Carrbrook Hub Day Trip (£1,000, 1 year): Outing for elderly community members to reduce isolation.
- Forrest Road Over 55s (£1,780, 1 year): Funding for a social event and trip for elderly residents.
- St Peters Free Fun Day (£2,870, 1 year): Free community celebration day for disadvantaged families.
