Community Activities
Charities and community projects that make a positive difference in Whitehaven can once again apply for grants from Eaves Funeral Service to support their valuable work.
Earlier this year, the Eaves Community Assistance Programme opened for the first time and awarded £1,000 to Time to Share Bereavement Services CIC – which aims to ensure that every bereaved child in the local area has their needs responded to.
The money will be used to hold group therapy sessions for grieving children via a project called Drumming Circle.
Business Principal Mike Jolly said: “Time to Share is a fantastic local project, and obviously there is a link to what we do as Funeral Directors – it is essential bereaved children have access to as much support as possible.
“It was a pleasure to present them with their cheque and I hope we can have an ongoing relationship with them in the future.
“I’d urge any other local charities and good causes to get in touch during this round of applications – we would love to hear from you.”
Ashley Lloyd, Director & Service Delivery Manager at Time to Share said: “”We were delighted to be successful in applying for funding from the Eaves Community Assistance Programme.
“The application process itself was straightforward with excellent feedback and communication from the funding team and the project will further enhance our work with bereaved children and young people.”
The Eaves Community Assistance Programme has now reopened for applications with projects within three miles of their funeral home in High Road, Whitehaven, eligible to apply.
Grants are available to fund local activities which improve the quality of life of residents and the wider community.
Projects must align with one of more of the fund’s four categories – Health, Education, Employment Opportunities and Poverty and Social Deprivation.
This is the second of three application cycles, with the final one set to open in September.
For more information about the community fund and application criteria, visit https://www.eavesfunerals.co.uk/community-assistance-programme or find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eavesfuneralswhitehaven/
For specific questions about the Community Assistance Programme, contact the team via email at eaves.community@funeralpartners.co.uk