The Norfolk Community Foundation has just named a new fund for North Norfolk to help groups or organisations with an environmental focus. The Sheringham Shoal fund has been launched by Scira Offshore Energy who have asked the Foundation to manage the funds on their behalf.
It's one of many new funds to be announced by the Foundation this year as more and more organisations are seeing the benefits of one specialist organisation managing the process for them. The deadline for applications to this fund close on May 21st.
Another great example of the Norfolk Community Foundation working to help manage funds to great effect is the Goldsmiths Company Fund, which supports mental health related projects in Norfolk.
I found out just how effective the support they have given can be when working on a piece about the Discovery Quest project in Norwich last week. Run by Julian Housing, it's a programme where members suffering from a range of mental health issues can get out and about to walk together, learn more about the countryside and look at addressing issues such as healthy eating, smoking and alcohol reduction.
They took the group on a 12 day field trip to the Fort William area of Scotland and the results were really phenomenal. One member said "I feel more confident and less depressed. I've been touched by the power of this place, it's given me the chance to sit still and be me, which I don't normally do."
The project team is now working with academics to measure its impact on emotional well-being.
That's what I call a real result where funding has been matched with a really worthwhile recipient to help improve lives significantly.
The Foundation is currently welcoming applications for this year's Goldsmith Fund round, so if you know of a mental health initiative or project in Norfolk which may be eligible they'll need to apply by 30th June. Further details can be found at www.norfolkfoundation.com/Mental-Health-Fund
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