Ten organisations in Cheshire are to receive funding through a programme set up by luxury car manufacturer Bentley.
The grants will support community projects in Crewe which deal with food poverty, mental health, youth services, disability support and family wellbeing.
Bosses say the funding will support thousands of residents in some of the town’s most deprived areas over the coming year.
Groups set to benefit include vulnerable families and care leavers as well as children with special educational needs and young people avoiding school.
“As a company rooted in Crewe for over 85 years, we have a deep commitment to supporting the community that has been home to our workforce and operations,” said Sally Hepton, from Bentley.
“Through the Bentley Advancing Life Chances programme, we are proud to invest in projects that address real challenges facing our colleagues and neighbours, from food poverty and mental health support to youth services and financial wellbeing.
“These grants reflect our ongoing dedication to advancing life chances and creating opportunities for all residents in our hometown.”
The projects being funded include:
Tackling Food Poverty and Essential Needs
- St Paul’s Centre will provide 575 food parcels, fresh food packs and hygiene essentials
- Hope Church Crewe will establish a social supermarket, offering affordable food as well as support services
- Her-Place will launch a new community hub in the town centre which will provide a launderette and baby bank plus women’s health and safety drop-in sessions
- Wishing Well will distribute packages of essential items to 350 vulnerable families
Supporting Young People
- Pure Insight 1628 will provide support for 70 care leavers – including mentoring, mental health services and support for young parents
- Hope 4 More CIC will run creative workshops for young people aged 11-17 experiencing school avoidance
- Central Cheshire Buddy Scheme will deliver activities and day trips for disabled children and young people aged 8-19
- Cheshire Without Abuse will support 25 young people aged 13-25 engaged in high risk behaviours
- Ruby’s Fund will provide support for learners with additional needs across eight schools using their sensory bus and liaison service
Building Financial Resilience
- West Cheshire Credit Union will continue employing an outreach officer to connect vulnerable residents with affordable financial services and protect them from loan sharks
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