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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£194.1K
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Spending
£186.8K
Public benefits
Brain injury survivors and their carer and family members will be able to lead a better quality of life with maximum levels of independence Brain injury survivors and their carers and family members will have reduced levels of social isolation Brain injury survivors and their carers and family members will develop new friendships and social
networks Brain injury survivors and their carers and family members will acquire new skills and pastimes Brain injury survivors and their carers and family members will have enhanced levels of personal self-esteem and confidence Brain injury survivors and their carers and family members will optimise their levels of access to medical and social care services Brain injury survivors and their carers and family members will enjoy opportunities to socialise together which would not normally be available to them Brain injury survivors and their carers and family members will have reduced levels of depression stress and anxiety Brain injury survivors, their carers and family members will have an enhanced quality of family life together where appropriate
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We organise a range of dedicated social events for brain injury survivors, their carers and family members e.g. Christmas party, barbecue, Halloween party We hold a weekly Open House drop in facility where brain injury survivors can play pool, boccia, board games, bingo, quizzes and can have tea and coffee and opportunities to chat with friends We
support brain injury survivors, their carers and family members to access new technology through the provision of tablet computers and training in their use We provide training to brain injury survivors and their carers and family members in skills such as gardening, cooking, arts and crafts, flower arranging, dancing and cake decorating We offer a free confidential telephone help line service on a 24/7 basis operated by volunteers We offer leisure activities such as water aerobics and pilates to brain injury survivors and their carers and family members We produce a monthly newsletter which is mailed to all members We operate a texting service which keeps members informed of activities We organise an annual four day respite break for brain injury survivors, their carers and families We offer personal development workshops to brain injury survivors, their carers and families
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of health or the saving of lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Men
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory disabilities
- Women
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Disability
- Education/training
- Medical/health/sickness
- Sport/recreation
- Volunteer development
