Worcester Community Trust runs 10 different projects across the City of Worcester and manages 6 community hubs including the Building Block in Warndon, working with those who need support improving health and wellbeing. Last year we provided opportunities and support to over 4500 people, enhancing skills, increasing confidence and bringing people together.
This is just some of the impact we have had since April 2017 to now – we can only do all this with your support!
Hot meals served to older people
Youth sessions taken place
People gaining accredited training or learning new skills
Women supported to leave an abusive relationship
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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2020
The Worcester Community Trust Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 18th September 2020 at 2pm. This year things will be slightly different with the event being held virtually for the first time. Hosted by Richard Soper CBE, Chair of Trustees, we will...
Worcester Community Trust COVID-19 Projects
Following the announcement of government guidelines on self-isolation and quarantine due to Coronavirus, the Trust has adapted its projects, and they are being run accordingly: Snack and Chat This project is currently closed, however all beneficiaries are receiving...
Worcester Community Trust COVID-19 Projects
Following the announcement of government guidelines on self-isolation and quarantine due to Coronavirus, the Trust has adapted its projects, and they are being run accordingly: Snack and Chat This project is currently closed, however all beneficiaries are receiving...
Worcester Community Trust CEO takes on Virgin London Marathon
Ruth Heywood, CEO of Worcester Community Trust, has entered the 2020 Virgin London Marathon in order to raise money for the Trust and those in need in Worcestershire. Following on from her successful participation in many smaller and local events, like the Worcester...
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If you are visiting any of our centres from today onwards you will be required to wear a face covering at all times for the duration of your visit unless:
➡️ You are under 11 years of age
➡️ You are exempt
➡️ You are participating in an activity that would be impeded by wear a face covering (you must still wear it on entry/exit)
➡️ you are eating or drinking (you must still wear it on entry/exit)
Please help us to keep everyone safe
To help protect everyone and assist with #TrackandTrace ,from today anyone visiting our centres will be asked to scan their visit on the #NHSCOVID19app.
Please help us to keep everyone safe.
To find out more visit: www.covid19.nhs.uk/ or download the App from your relevant App store
The NHS COVID-19 app support website - NHS.UK
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Help stop the spread of coronavirus by downloading the free NHS COVID-19 app. Find out more about the app and how it works.Great opportunity in our Building Block for casual construction tutors ⬇️ visit our website to find out more!
Our first ever Virtual Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 18th September from 2.00- 3.30pm.
Hosted by Richard Soper CBE, Chair of Trustees we will review our achievements from 2019/20 and present and approve our financial reports. We will also reflect on the impact that Covid-19 has had on our charity and the services we deliver.
Please join us.
To register your attendance please book no later than Wed 16th September: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/worcester-community-trust-virtual-annual-general-meeting-2020-tickets-1191...
Wow! how chuffed are we?!
Congratulations to our very own Melvin Munden for winning the Valiant Volunteer Award at this evenings Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Chamber Champion Awards. Melvin has given so much back to the Trust and we are delighted that he has been recognised #localheroes #HWChampionAwards
**Rain stops play**
Unfortunately due to the weather conditions today we have had to cancel the summer activity sessions at KGV - to book on other programmes this week - please email youth@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk
Don't forget every young person who attends a session will receive a free activity pack with fun equipment to take home with them.
**Rain stops play**
Unfortunately due to the weather conditions today we have had to cancel the summer activity sessions at Dines Green - to book for next week please email youth@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk
Don't forget every young person who attends a session will receive a free activity pack with fun equipment to take home with them.
The incredibly powerful and emotional BBC Panorama programme last night with Victoria Derbyshire covering 'Lockdown and Abuse' laid bear the impact that Covid-19 has had on domestic abuse.
Our DAWN service, which supports women who have or are experiencing domestic abuse, has seen this first hand over the past few months and has stretched our resources to its limit.
We are trying to raise vital funds to ensure that we can continue to support women all across South Worcestershire who are experiencing domestic abuse. In 2019 we helped 157 women leave an abusive relationship - by achieving our target of £10,800 we can help even more.
Please help us reach our target by pledging what you can - the minimum pledge is just £2 www.spacehive.com/dawn-project
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Women's Aid West Mercia PCC WMRSASC STOP Domestic Abuse Hollie Gazzard Trust Domestic Abuse Awareness UK Domestic Abuse
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What the coronavirus lockdown meant for those trapped with an abusive partner.**Free activity packs**
Thanks to our friends over at Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Worcestershire Children First every young person who attends our summer programme between the 17th - 27th August will take home a free activity pack* containing a series of activity cards, a ball, skipping rope, frisbee and an ankle skip!
(*only one pack per person regardless of number of sessions attended)
Our summer programme is running as follows:
Mondays @ Warndon Hub
5-10yrs - 10.30-12pm (Parents must stay)
11yrs and over 2.00- 4.00pm
Tuesdays @ KGV Hub
5-10yrs - 10.30-12pm (Parents must stay)
11yrs and over 2.00- 4.00pm
Wednesdays @ The Green Centre
5-10yrs - 10.30-12pm (Parents must stay)
11yrs and over 2.00- 4.00pm
Thursdays @ Ronkswood Hub
5-10yrs - 10.30-12pm (Parents must stay)
11yrs and over 2.00- 4.00pm
To ensure the safety of participants and staff all sessions with take place outside and will be limited to 12 participants per session in order to adhere to our covid secure processes.
Participants MUST register in advance as we are unable to accept walk ups on the day.
Sessions are just £1/person
To book please email youth@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk - your place is not secure until you have received confirmation back from WCT and a registration form has been completed.
WOW! with 25 days still to go until our Spacehive crowdfunding campaign comes to and end we are already at 56% of our target!
Hugh thanks go to Malvern Hills Wychavon and Worcestershire County Council and other members of the public for their generous pledges but we still need more to reach our target by the 31st Aug and make this campaign a reality.
Could you pledge a minimum of just £2 to help get us to our target so we can provide vital support to women experiencing domestic abuse across South Worcestershire?
Watch the video below to see the impact that DAWN has had on one individual