Ways you can help your community
Here's a selection of amazing stories about how communities are coming together to support each other. If you think your community has done something special, share your story
WASP (Wellbeing Action Support Project) is a young people’s service at Sunderland Mind. We aim to raise awareness of mental health and build resilience in Sunderland’s young people aged 7 to18 and prevent their issues from becoming unmanageable.
Breast Mates is a breast cancer support group based in Prescot, Knowsley. Due to Covid 19 we had to find ways of offering support to our members, most of whom are shielding.
I’ve set up a befriending service for isolated and lonely people within the area. Together with help from Malmesbury Town Council and Heals charity of Malmesbury, we have over 100 volunteers and have set up a helpline for people to call if they need someone to talk to.
Lynne is one of our volunteers making a difference in the Harrogate area.
These are uncertain and anxious times for many. While the primary concern for all is health, our financial wellbeing is also important. We offer support in both aspects by providing food and essentials to those in need.
Blacon Action Team is a collaboration with other agencies and charities in Blacon to set up a food service for those struggling in this crisis.