James Cowper Kreston Foundation

One of our committee members, Lewis Jenkins ACA, was delighted to visit SeeSaw Oxford to provide a donation of laptops to their team. We’re proud to support SeeSaw, the leading provider of bereavement support for children and young people in Oxfordshire. These laptops will help their clinical team continue delivering vital emotional support to families during some of the most difficult times in their lives. SeeSaw works with children and young people under the age of 18 who are coping with the death of a parent, sibling, or close family member — or facing the emotional challenges of a terminal diagnosis within the family. #SeeSaw #Oxfordshire #JCKFoundation

We were delighted to have one of our trustees, Phil Snell, attend the The British Liver Trust's #LoveYourLiver roadshow in Reading yesterday, to see the project we provided funding to come to life. It was a fantastic and busy day, with 163 people being scanned! The British Liver Trust continues to do incredible work in raising awareness of liver disease, a growing crisis in the UK. To learn more about their important work and how you can help, visit their website here 👉 https://lnkd.in/etW29P7V #LiverHealth #LiverDiseaseAwareness #CommunitySupport #BritishLiverTrust #Reading #JamesCowperKrestonFoundation

Since the Foundation has launched, we have had the privilege of supporting 28 inspiring charities, providing a total of £116,811.74 in funding to help make a significant difference in their respective communities. Has your charity submitted an application yet? There are only 2 days left to apply for our current funding round! ⏳ If your charity is based in Berkshire, Hampshire, London, or Oxfordshire and you’re looking for funding for an upcoming project, don’t miss this chance to apply for a grant. The deadline for applications is Friday, 24th January. Visit our website to learn more about our eligibility criteria and submit your application today!👉 https://lnkd.in/euaDVMSj Dogs for Autism UK Berkshire MS Therapy Centre Sport in Mind The Baby Bank Donnington Doorstep Abby's Heroes New Life Special Care Babies Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service Rosetta Life Time To Talk West Berkshire Hart Voluntary Action RABBLE Theatre spud.org.uk Aurora New Dawn Ltd Oxford City Farm Adventure Plus The British Liver Trust Basingstoke & Alton Cardiac Rehabilitation Charity Ltd (Cardiac Rehab) Royal Berks Charity Film Oxford Younger People with Dementia #foundation #charity #support #grantfunding #applynow #berkshire #hampshire #oxfordshire #london

Has your charity submitted an application yet? There’s just over two weeks left to apply for our current funding round! ⏳ If your charity is based in Berkshire, Hampshire, London, or Oxfordshire and you’re looking for funding for an upcoming project, don’t miss this chance to apply for a grant. The deadline for applications is Friday, 24th January. Visit our website to learn more about our eligibility criteria and submit your application today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbN-Vc2t #foundation #charity #support #grantfunding #applynow #berkshire #hampshire #oxfordshire #london

Has your charity applied for our latest funding round? There is just over a month to go until the deadline for applications ⌛ If you are looking for funding for an upcoming project and your charity is based within Berkshire, Hampshire, London or Oxfordshire don’t miss out on a chance to apply for a grant within our latest funding round. You have until Friday 24th January to submit your application! Take a look at our website to find out more information on our eligibility criteria and to apply for a grant 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbN-Vc2t #foundation #charity #support #grantfunding #applynow #berkshire #hampshire #oxfordshire #london

In October, Gabriel Cusato, a representative from the Foundation, met with Debbie King (Chief Executive), Paul Whitmore (Director), and Mike Allott (Community Coordinator) at Plus You Limited's Highpoint Centre in Southampton. Plus You Limited is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting the community of Thornhill, with a primary aim of driving local regeneration by helping people to help themselves. They value the voices of residents and build successful relationships with other organisations to deliver impactful community projects. The project we are supporting collaborates with Family Support Workers from two local primary schools to reward disadvantaged children who have demonstrated exceptional achievements, whether through excellent school attendance, outstanding work, or exemplary behaviour. As a reward, these students will receive a Family Ticket to the Christmas Pantomime at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton. The project aims to encourage hard work and positive behaviour among students by providing recognition for their efforts. Additionally, this project will allow families to enjoy quality time together outside the home, developing social connections and reducing isolation for children and families who may not frequently interact with others. To learn more about Plus You Limited and ways to support, visit their website 👉 https://lnkd.in/et4e3awT #plusyoulimited #funding #charity #jckfoundation

Georgia Burrell, a representative from the Foundation, recently met with Pauline Rafferty, Trusts Fundraising and Sarah Quarterman, CEO of Cardiac Rehab, one of the recipients of our Spring 2024 funding round. Cardiac Rehab is dedicated to enhancing heart health, fitness and overall wellbeing for individuals across Hampshire who are at risk of or currently managing cardiovascular disease (CVD). While their primary focus is on supporting individuals with or at high risk of CVD, they also offer services for those who have undergone cardiac procedures, are living with heart or pulmonary disease, or have been identified by their GP as high-risk due to conditions like hypertension, obesity, or diabetes. Our funding will help replace outdated gym equipment, some of which is 10 to 20 years old, that is essential to carrying out their exercise-based health programmes. Each year, approximately 750 participants benefit from these programmes, using equipment that’s integral to their fitness and health journeys. The new bikes will support the Health Programme Team’s six specialised exercise programmes, designed to accommodate individuals with a wide range of risk factors, chronic health conditions, comorbidities and varying fitness levels. To learn more about Cardiac Rehab and ways to support, visit their website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiNiejv4 #cardiacrehab #funding #charity #jckfoundation

Last night, we hosted our Annual Festive Quiz, bringing together teams from across the Southern Region for an evening filled with festive fun and friendly competition.🎄🌟 From Christmas Connections to Merry Melodies, our quiz tested everyone’s brains with a tight running for first place!   A huge congratulations to Lloyds Bank for being crowned the champions of our 2024 quiz! 🏆   We are also thrilled to share that we raised an incredible £800 for the James Cowper Kreston Foundation during the quiz. Thank you to everyone who participated making it a success and helped us raise funds for our Foundation.   #annualquiz #onlineevent #teambuilding #festivefun #networking #quiznight #charityfundraising #jckfoundation #maximiseyourpotential

Lizzie Uzzell and Andy Cowie, members of the Foundation, recently met with Kate English, Community Centre Manager, and Phoebe Smith, Operations Manager of Wickham Community Centre, one of the charities supported in our Spring 2024 funding round. Wickham Community Association operates a large community centre in Wickham, located in one of the most under-resourced areas in the Winchester District. As a hub, the Wickham Community Centre serves the entire Parish of Wickham and its neighbouring areas, hosting over 120 local organisations and providing accessible, affordable spaces for recreational, educational, business and social activities. The funding will support the setup of a sensory room at the centre, creating a safe and engaging space for children with special educational needs (SEN). Resources for SEN activities are limited and often costly in this area. By establishing a dedicated sensory room, the centre can offer regular, affordable sessions that aid in brain development and provide a valuable resource for local families. To learn more about Wickham Community Centre and ways to support, visit their website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSr84m4q Our Winter funding round is now open, so take a look at our website to find out if your charity could be eligible for funding 👉 https://lnkd.in/euaDVMSj #wickhamcommunitycentre #funding #charity #jckfoundation #charitytuesday

We're excited to announce that our Winter 2024 funding round is now open! We're welcoming applications from registered charities across Berkshire, Hampshire, London and Oxfordshire. The application deadline is Friday 24th January 2025, so don’t miss the opportunity to bring your project to life! For more information on our eligibility criteria and to submit your application, click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbN-Vc2t #charityfunding #grants #nonprofits #berkshire #hampshire #london #oxfordshire #winter2024