Project Profiles
Dodnaze Community Association
Dodnaze Community Association exists to improve the quality of life for residents of the Dodnaze Estate and surrounding area through community gardening, wellbeing activities, a playgroup, holiday club, craft sessions for older and disabled residents, and IT support..The BRELMS Trust awarded a three year grant towards core costs including admin support, utilities, insurance and bookkeeping
Downright Special Network
The Downright Special Network enables people with Down’s Syndrome to attain their full potential by assisting families and professionals in all aspects of the care, education, health and inclusion of children and young people with Down syndrome. The BRELMS Trust awarded three-year funding towards othe staff costs of their specialist play and learning groups.
Irise International
Irise International is a Sheffield-based small charity and global leader in menstrual justice programming, research, advocacy, and policy development.The BRELMS Trust provided three-year funding towards delivering free period products, information about menstrual health and workshops and training on how to dismantle period shame & stigma to 7,000+ girls and women per year in the Sheffield area.
The Valley Project
The Valley Project seeks to help the children and young people of Holme Wood and surrounding areas of Bradford. The BRELMS Trust provided a three-year grant towards core costs of running free open access sessions where children take ownership of their space, using tools to build structures, play sports, get messy, do crafts, hanging out in our adventure playground site.
Beyond the Margin
Beyond the Margin supports disadvantaged and marginalised people living in the Holme Wood estate through creative learning, arts-based therapy and a varied activity programme delivered at the Holme Wood Community Library. BRELMS gave £18,000 overs 3 years towards core costs.
Building Bridges Food Hub, Brighouse
Building Bridges Food Hub provides support to local residents who have fallen on hard times so that they may receive subsidised shopping, providing them with dignity and choice. The BRELMS Trust awarded £18,000 over three years towards core costs.
Leeds Destitute Asylum-seekers Support
LEDAS supports the needs of people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness because they have no recourse to public funds, predominantly refugees seeking asylum. BRELMS awarded £17,172 over 3 years for the provision of bus passes and exercise and well being facilities.
Sheffield Working Women's Opportunities Project
SWWOP provides intensive & practical support to a socially isolated and vulnerable group of women - street sex workers - supporting clients to look after themselves, make informed choices and lead happy lives. BRELMS awarded a one-off grant of £6,000 towards staff costs.
Young People Count
Young People Count provides a space for young people aged between 11 and 18 living in or around Pocklington where they offer support, advice and training and use drama to empower, inspire and connect communities. The BRELMS Trust awarded a three-year grant to cover core costs.
Safe Welcome After Prison
SWAP (Safe Welcome After Prison) provides services for individuals leaving prison, supporting and inspiring people to become industrious and independent and to reach their full potential. The BRELMS Trust provided three-year grant to support core costs.
The Herd Theatre
The Herd Theatre) provides creative workshops, public performance and live events for children under 5 and their families in Hull to promote positive child development and healthy family relationships. The BRELMS Trust provided three-year grant to support the core costs of their weekly Play Herd creative play session programme delivery.
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Little Rainbows Doncaster
Little Rainbows Doncaster Autism & SEN Support Group is a parent-led charity for autistic and SEN children and their families, helping them access support and services and tackling social isolation. The BRELMS Trust provided one-off grant for start-up costs including sensory equipment of a new stay and play session.
Mums In Need
Mums In Need supports mothers who are or have been subjected to domestic emotional abuse and violence. Mums In Need provides practical guidance and emotional support to mums who have left abusive partners by empowering them with skills and confidence to move forward with their lives. The BRELMS Trust awarded a three year grant towards the core costs of employing the administrator.
Nest Helping the Homeless
Nest Helping the Homeless supports the homeless, those at risk of homelessness or without stable housing, and those who have recently transitioned from the streets in the Calderdale area through the provision of essential items such as rucksacks for rough sleepers, home starter packs and mobile phones. BRELMS provided a three year grant towards staff costs.
ROKT Foundation
The ROKT Foundation provides facilities for indoor climbing and other sports to improve physical health and fitness for those with additional needs. The BRELMS Trust awarded a three year grant towards the core costs of employing two specialist climbing instructors trained in inclusive methods for those with disabilities or challenging behaviours.