A volunteer group that includes those with learning disabilities and additional needs is the latest group to receive funding from Reach Rushcliffe providing vital food packages for elderly residents and those at risk of social isolation and loneliness. The Meet, Greet and Eat project is … [Read more...]
Helping Nottinghamshire get back to school and back on the move
Nottinghamshire County Council has been working with schools to support them as they reopen for the autumn term, as well as helping our transport network respond to the impact of COVID-19. All 337 schools across the county have now reopened, with appropriate measures in place, following national … [Read more...]
Nottingham Freedom Foundation launch new online mental health hub for young people
Local social enterprise, Freedom Foundation, has launched an on-line hub to ensure children and young people can still access mental health support and advice through lockdown. Nottingham based Freedom Foundation was founded in May 2017 by Laura Grant and Stacey Green, it delivers a series of … [Read more...]
Nottingham businesses urged to apply for support grant
The number of grants issued to small businesses by Nottingham City Council has now reached £36 million, with 87% of those who have submitted their application having now received their grant. Business support grants are available for thousands of businesses in Nottingham, including those in … [Read more...]
Broxtowe launches community appeal to raise £10,000
A community appeal has been launched in Broxtowe to raise funds to support community and mutual aid groups who are helping vulnerable local people get by during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a joint statement, Leader of the Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE; Deputy Leader of the Council, … [Read more...]
£260,000 in emergency funding awarded by Nottinghamshire County Council to help support communities during COVID-19 crisis
The first batch of County Council funding worth more than £260,000 has already been awarded to 85 groups helping vulnerable Nottinghamshire residents through the COVID-19 crisis, and there is more to come.The Nottinghamshire £1m Community Fund forms part of the Council’s response to provide advice … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe COVID-19 grant payments reach over 66% of eligible Borough businesses
Rushcliffe Borough Council has now paid out vital COVID-19 business rate grant support to over 66% of eligible businesses across the Borough. To date the authority has paid out nearly £12m in grants to over 1,000 small businesses and those in the retail, leisure and hospitality industries. It … [Read more...]
Masks for the Masses
It is in these uncertain times that Footfalls wants to give something back to a city that has given us so much. We are very excited to announce Masks for the Masses, a new initiative to help supply masks to key workers and organisations in Nottingham and the surrounding … [Read more...]
Rosie the Little Pink Tuk Tuk gives back
The Rosie May Foundation are putting Rosie the Little Pink Tuk Tuk to good use in the local community by offering a free delivery service to help ease the burden of other charities and small businesses who may be overwhelmed with current demand due to COVID-19. The Rosie May Foundation was set up … [Read more...]
Ruddington teacher offers free Mindfulness sessions supporting the community during isolation
Ruddington teacher offers FREE Mindfulness Sessions to Support Mental Health & Wellbeing During Lockdown. My name is Jakki Pritchard, I am a local mindfulness teacher based in Ruddington. I have been teaching mindfulness in the local community for over two years. During this time of … [Read more...]