Research suggests that loneliness can be as detrimental to health as smoking. Recognising the profound impact of loneliness reinforces the urgency to create supportive communities, emphasizing that social connections are not just a nicety but a vital component of a healthy life.
Community groups serve as powerful antidotes to loneliness by creating meaningful connections and support networks. Through shared interests, activities and a sense of belonging, these groups create a social fabric that counteracts isolation. They provide platforms for open communication, empathy and understanding, diminishing the emotional toll of loneliness.
For that reason I am contacting you today to inform you of funding that aims to support charities and not for profit organisations within South Derbyshire that enable people to connect socially. It can help to fund things such as:
•Small pieces of equipment
•postage, printing, advertising, insurance
•Activity costs
•Hiring a venue
•Volunteer expenses
•Training
•Virtual technology e.g. zoom license
•Capital costs
I can also offer support to your community group with things like social media promotion, governing documents, trustees and volunteer recruitment.
For more information please get in touch – I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Helen Adcock
Community Development Officer
South Derbyshire CVS
Mobile: 07514 728197
Tel: 01283 219761
E-mail: helena@sdcvs.org.uk
Website: www.sdcvs.org.uk