Welcome Women: Upskilling is a boost to confidence
Leyla Laksari, Chief Executive Officer for Living Under One Sun, explains how this project is providing the space and resources…
24 February, 2022
The Engine Shed: Combatting social isolation
Isolation can negatively impact upon physical and mental health. Sarah Snow, Project Manager, explains how The Engine Shed was formed…
24 February, 2022
Derby Refugee Befriending Project developing confidence and skills
Ali Neghipooran, Project Secretary at Derby Refugee Befriending Project, shares an insight into the impact the project has on individuals…
24 February, 2022
Arty-Folks is more than an art group
Arty-Folks is more than an art group, it’s a community. Laura Wilde, project member and volunteer, explains more about the…
24 February, 2022
Happy Together: Tackling social isolation
Project Coordinator, Gill Tan, explains how the Happy Together project supports older people within the Chinese community to develop their…
24 February, 2022
Promoting Roles of Father Figures: Everyone has a voice
The Trust’s Active Communities programme funds community projects which are designed and led by local people. Project members, Rob Milligan…
24 February, 2022
RIG Arts: “Everything we do is resident led”
Project Manager Karen Orr explains the benefits of the RIG Arts project being resident-led, which is a central aspect of…
23 February, 2022
Our Roots in the Community: Young people are at the heart of the project
Kebba Ansumana Manneh, Director of Our Roots in the Community, tells us why this project is so important to young…
23 February, 2022
Reform Radio: Helping young people achieve their dreams
Rachel Rogers, Director of The Gorton Takeover, shares how Reform Radio is enabling young people to develop crucial digital creative…
23 February, 2022
Young Again: Being part of the project has given me a sense of purpose
Mahmood Ahmad Kler, Young Again project member, speaks about the why the project was set up, why they joined and…
23 February, 2022