FRIENDS OF BILSTON TOWN HALL GROUP MEMBERS
FRIENDS OF BILSTON TOWN HALL was formed 7 years ago in order to bring cinema to Bilston Town Hall for the benefit of local townspeople.
A SECTION OF ONE OF THE PLANTED GARDEN BEDS
In 2019, as part of the Bilston in Bloom competition, the group undertook to tidy and replant a neglected section of the gardens adjacent to the Town Hall. We removed all the weeds, brambles and anti-social detritus, raising funds to transform the previously abandoned eyesore into a pleasant, cultivated area. It was very rewarding being made aware by the comments of passers-by of the pride and interest that the gardens raised in the immediate locale. Due to the help and support of James Beattie Trust our group can continue to improve our specified area within Bilston during 2020 and beyond.
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lverhampton. We provide a range of services for clients: a daily breakfast service; identity building support; housing, benefits and employment advice; specialist help for male victims of domestic abuse; a ‘Connect’ programme to address deep-set issues; practical life-skills sessions, e.g. IT, English, Maths; plus arts, sports, gardening and healthy living activities. The funds from the James Beattie Charitable Trust contribute to the costs of our breakfast club, allowing us to engage with rough sleepers and homeless men in the City. We support them into accommodation, efficiently and effectively whilst also providing a healthy breakfast. Without the support of the James Beattie Charitable Trust our unique range sessions for vulnerable clients would not take place; in a safe space marginalised men engage and develop a wide range of skills enabling them to live independently.
mpton at a key stage of their education by delivering 2 Experience Days, enriching pupils’ learning with opportunities to engage with
donation.This will enable us to offer tailored help and advice to people with asthma in Wolverhampton and across the West Midlands region through the vital work of the Asthma UK Helpline.
aritable Trust has chosen to continue its generous support of Combat Stress. Your recent grant will help to provide community mental health services for veterans in Wolverhampton in 2019/20. The Trustees’ support is most appreciated, particularly when our mental health services for veterans with trauma-related mental health problems, such as PTSD, continue to be highly sought after across the UK. With 90% of our income comprised of voluntary donations, it’s the generosity of organisations such as The James Beattie Charitable Trust that help to ensure veterans can readily access our life-changing treatment. Thank you!
Children at Kingswood Trust enjoy a breath of fresh air, healthy exercise and opportunities for fun and friendship in the great outdoors. They learn about nature as well as develop their confidence and independence whilst on a residential stay or day visit away from their city lives in Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. Thanks to a grant from The James Beattie Trust, the charity which offers high quality learning outside the classroom opportunities can begin to improve their buildings dating back to the 1930’s through the Trust’s n
ew window and door replacement programme. This will make a stay away from home much improved and maintain the residential accommodation, whilst helping the Trust to become more energy efficient and reduce costs.
of over 30 dedicated volunteers and is a stay & play group in Wolverhampton which caters for 210 pre-school children & their parents/ carers each Friday. With this donation we have been able to buy a set of wooden play panels to make a role play corner. It includes a variety of windows & doorways. This has helped us to create an area for different role play e
xperiences including a doctor’s surgery, a garage, a puppet theatre, a vet’s surgery, a post office & a café. This wonderful area has really encouraged the children to take part in role play as they transform into characters like a shop keeper, customer or waiter. It is a very popular part of our session loved by the children & adults alike.
t for supporting SIA’s Peer Support Service in the West Midlands helping SCI people fulfil their potential by empowering them to rebuild their lives after injury. Our Peer Support Officer in the region is spinal cord injured himself and uses his personal experience and knowledge to provide a positive insight into life beyond injury providing practical guidance and emotional support. SIA currently has 39 spinal cord injured members living in Wolverhampton and support is delivered in Spinal Centres, Major Trauma Units, District Hospitals, including New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton and out in the community.