From 24-28 June, we’re on a mission to celebrate small charities by shining a spotlight on the incredible work they do.

Share your inspiring story and amplify your voice 👉 ncvo.org.uk/get-involved/s…

We like to get out and visit the groups we've funded so we can understand more about their work and their challenges. This week we went to see brilliant Mosaic in Blandford, which provides bereavement support for children, young people and their families.

Young ballroom dancer Diana Martynets from #Bournemouth , told BBC Radio Solent's Steve Harris - BBC Radio Solent's Dorset Breakfast how a £1k grant from our Lord Lieutenant's Fund for Young & Talented is helping her fulfill her ambitions. Have a listen. 👇
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , note some of the resources available if you or someone you know are struggling.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week this week. Last year our network provided £49m to local orgs around the UK that support people's mental and physical health.

Check out Mental Health Foundation's page for ways to look after your own #MentalHealth : mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/publi…

🚨 Our Wessex Water Environment Fund closes for applications at midday on Friday. The fund offers grants of up to £2k for projects that improve local biodiversity or have a positive impact on the local environment for local people. More details: 👇
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In #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek week we're delighted to say our Wellbeing and Mental Health Community Fund, working with NHS Dorset and Community Action Network (CAN), has awarded more than £725,000 to 22 groups across #Dorset running projects providing early intervention to support mental health.

Next week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and our friends at Dorset Mind 💡 are offering a series of free work shops every day, dealing with anxiety & panic attacks, neurodiversity, mentoring minds, menopause and depression & low mood. Find out more here:👇
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The government claims the cost-of-living crisis is easing as inflation falls further. But what does our on-the-ground data tell us about the lives of the people we help?
Join CitizensAdvice Data Insights event on 15 May, 11am-12pm to hear more ⤵️
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Our Lord-Lieutenant's Fund for Young & Talented (backed by Superior Seals Ltd) is supporting Paralympic swimming hopeful Harry Stewart, who will find out if he will represent GB at the Paris Paralympics on May 20. Read his amazing story here: 👇
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Our support for charities and voluntary groups in Dorset isn’t just about grants. It’s:
🤝 Advice
🗺️ Guidance
👥 Representation
📚 Learning
👂 Listening
🔗 Connecting
We’re a bridge to others who want to lend a hand and support. 🌉
We're #Dorset 's local funder. 🌍💙

We aim to make our advice services accessible to everyone - that's why we have the SignVideo by Sorenson service available to our clients.. This #DeafAwarenessWeek , find out more about how to access the service here: buff.ly/3y1VZF5 #SLW2024

Lovely to see SWEF grant recipient @the_edible_acre at Bridport Market this weekend. It's the support of our donors that allows us to give young businesses like this the helping hand they need. Find out more about the grants here: 👇
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🚨 CLOSING TODAY: Grants of up to £5k are available for our #Dorset Welcome Fund for groups helping refugees and asylum seekers find a place in our communities as they rebuild their lives here. Eligibility and how to apply here:👇 dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/news/welcomefu…

For Dorset's young sporting stars of tomorrow, trying to reach the top of your game is difficult enough but when there's an extra financial burden it can seem insurmountable. Thankfully, help is at hand through THIS 👇🏼

Our Lord Lieutenant's Fund For Young and Talented has awarded £11,100 in grants to 15 young sports people, thanks to the support of our friends at Superior Seals Ltd. The grants will help with kit, training, travel and other costs to help them fulfill their potential.

📉 Urgent Call for Donations! 📉

Our shelves are almost empty, and we desperately need your help! Swipe to see how low our supplies of fruit juice and squash have gotten. It’s more than a shelf issue; it's about ensuring no one in our community goes without basic necessities.

When new #Dorset High Sheriff Anthony Woodhouse wanted to find out more about our work we took him to some of the amazing groups we fund, thanks to our donors. One of them was young peoples' group AIMCommunity in #Bournemouth and we're very grateful for the warm welcome.

We've published the first Impact Report for our Thriving Communities Fund, which supports social action and volunteering or capital grants for community buildings. Read it in full here:👇
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Our friends at SNG (formerly Sovereign Housing Association) have opened their Black History Month 365 fund, offering grants up to £1k to residents, community groups, schools and local organisations organising events to mark Black History Month in June. It's open to May 24. Details:👇
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