Durham Community Action has been working with the Ballinger Charitable Trust this summer to distribute small grants across the county to support community groups who support older people, 50 and over.
The Ballinger Charitable Trust approached Durham Community Action to manage the delivery of the micro-grants programme to community groups with eligible project ideas.
Shortlisted groups were invited to present their projects to trustees of the Ballinger Charitable Trust during an online event.
Andrew Ballinger said:
“This event was well organised by DCA, as previous events have been, and it was an excellent opportunity to meet, chat to and support community groups in County Durham, mainly supporting older people, that we would not normally hear from.”
Fiona Christian, Community Partnerships Manager at Durham Community Action, said:
“This is the third year Durham Community Action has worked in partnership with the Ballinger Charitable Trust to help administer a county-wide small grants programme, helping to identify some brilliant volunteer-led community organisations supporting our County Durham residents.
Hearing the volunteers talk with such passion and dedication about their plans to support older people was inspiring. It was great to see the range of activities that will be carried out over the next few months including crafts, star-gazing, podcast production and many other opportunities to socialise and try new experiences.”
The successful event saw £10,000 shared between 16 community organisations across County Durham.
Cornerstones Centre for the Community was awarded £500 for IT literacy workshops for those over 50. Attendees to the workshops said: “These workshops provided me with great advice and tips. I now feel confident and safe using the internet.”
If you would like advice, support and guidance for your community organisation, please contact info@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk
Find out more about The Ballinger Charitable Trust on their website
