WORCESTER COMMUNITY TRUST BLOG
A look at some of the many things going on across our Hubsincluding Events, Projects, great News stories, Community Partnerships and a quite a lot more……..
Care Package Project Impact
In March 2020, at the height of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the Country was placed into a full lockdown. Worcester Community Trust (WCT) responded by establishing a Care Package Project (CPP) to support those who were isolating, shielding or in need of some additional...
Worcester Community Trust recognised as a UK Business hero
Worcester Community Trust is delighted to have been recognised by the British Chambers of Commerce in recognition of our work supporting our local community during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Nominated by Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as a...
Domestic Abuse Champions needed
“HELP US TO REACH THE UNREACHABLE! Throughout COVID-19 lockdown, domestic abuse victims & children in our county have been stuck with their perpetrators with no access to support from our available services. Since lockdown eased, our core agencies have been...
All our Community Centres are Covid secure and open for bookings
We are are delighted that our centres, although appointment based, are now open for bookings. If you are looking for a venue to hold a meeting, training course, exercise class, activity, or you have other requirements, please do...
Worcester Community Trust named as Weston Charity Awards 2020 cohort member
In January 2020, Worcester Community Trust submitted an entry to the Garfield Weston Foundation Trust and charity Pilotlight. The application was to receive a core grant of £6,500, plus a year of tailored strategic planning...
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...
As we emerge from Lockdown to a new kind of normal please take a few minutes to read a message from our CEO Ruth Heywood
Worcester Community Trust, the communities we serve, along with the whole country have been through the most unprecedented of times in the past 4 months. As lockdown begins to ease we reflect on what has been a challenging time for the charitable sector and we start...
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...
Worcester Community Trust Wednesday ‘OWLL’ initiative proves a hoot with locals
Worcester Community Trust, a local charity serving those in need in Worcestershire, has begun working towards its second launch of the OWLL initiative following a successful initial 5 months. Funded by The People’s Health Trust and beginning in September 2019, the...