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Supporting families throughout their cancer journey
1 in 2 people in the UK born after 1960 will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime*. In 2018 Fler Wright faced her...
Justin Wright
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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The FMG Project uses gym-based coaching for young adults with positive results
Low levels of physical activity in young people have been linked to increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and poor mental...
Justin Wright
Aug 14, 20232 min read
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Reconnecting youth by fostering strong connections with the outdoors
It is known that the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic have had a ‘disastrous’ impact on young individuals, leading to a...
Justin Wright
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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CWP's new state-of-the-art salon is a cut above the rest
Focus Foundation awarded Creativity Works Preston a grant to refurbish their hair and beauty salon.
Justin Wright
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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Empowering young minds through music
With the help of our grant, The Benedetti Foundation was able to deliver Primary School Workshops in Renfrewshire
Justin Wright
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Creating a lasting impact with SAFE Foundation's group therapy
Childhood trauma affects over 8.4m people [1] in the UK. SAFE Foundation, one of the leading domestic abuse recovery organisations based...
Justin Wright
Jul 5, 20232 min read
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A lifeline to education in the Scottish Borders
Back in April 2023, Focus Foundation funded* The Youth Work Learning Festival on behalf of YouthBorders, a network of more than 40 youth...
Justin Wright
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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Bring on the fun this summer
According to Cumbria County Council*, “Carlisle is within the 10% most deprived areas in England”, with average earnings well below the...
Justin Wright
Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Mental Health Awareness week - focus on anxiety
Mental Health Awareness week - focus on anxiety
mandirobertson5
May 22, 20231 min read
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Be Smart
Focus Foundation approved a grant of £3153.60 to St Peter’s Primary School in Shoreham. The funds were used to purchase a SMART board...
mandirobertson5
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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Giving back to those who care for others
Focus Foundation is thrilled to be able to work with charities like Magdalen Farm. Magdalen provides a small farm experience for a...
mandirobertson5
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Grants with impact
In Oct last year Focus Foundation approved one of its first grants to a charity called Bristol Association for Neighbourhood Daycare...
mandirobertson5
Aug 17, 20221 min read
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Hopping off to Chessington World of Adventures
Focus Foundation approved a grant of £2500 to a small charity in mid-Sussex called Kangaroos. Kangaroos is a children's disability...
mandirobertson5
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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