AN ALCESTER care home is offering three grants totalling £30,000 in the name of a former resident who donated part of her legacy to Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
The Foundation is calling for deserving local charities and community groups to apply for these special awards.
Named in her memory, the Jeanette Gill Special Awards are open to groups and individuals in need in the community, and will be awarded to projects that enrich lives and encourage an active lifestyle.
This year will mark the last round of grants from Jeanette Gill’s legacy.
There are three awards available £15,000 gold award, £10,000 silver award and the £5,000 bronze award.
The Foundation is particularly interested in innovative initiatives that tackle isolation and loneliness, and which bring sustained outcomes and positive changes for the people benefitting.
Dr Pete Calveley, CEO of Barchester Healthcare and Chairman of the Foundation, said: “We were extremely touched that one of our residents donated so generously to Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
“We thought it would be fitting to create these flagship grants in her honour and memory as a tribute to the lives she is helping.
“The charity does so much for local communities throughout the country to tackle and reduce loneliness for many people, and these grants will make a big difference to those in need.”
Visit bhcfoundation.org.uk for more on applying for the Jeanette Award.
The closing date for applications is March 26.
