Rhiannon tells us about what it’s been like to get stuck in as a volunteer shopper for Stratford Support and how she’s found value in helping others. “I have been a volunteer for the last 2 x months and initially started out doing shopping for 5-6 people a week. My role has grown since and […]
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To celebrate Volunteers Week, our Community Hub Manager, Fran Donnelly tell us how she has been helping to support volunteers who’ve stepped up to support those in need during the pandemic. “My main role at Stratford Town Trust is managing Foundation House, the community hub opened by the Trust to create a ‘home’ for local […]
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Each week, we’re inviting one of the many charities or community groups in Stratford to takeover our social media for the day with a series of posts outlining what they are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic to show our support. The full case study will appear here on our blog. This week, we hear from […]
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I could write a long blog on it, but instead I wanted to point you all towards this great report by The Grant Givers Movement (GGM). GGM conducted a great survey ‘to find out how those working within grantmaking organizations perceive their own power as individuals; the dynamics within grant making organisations; and most importantly – the power balance between […]
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Each week, we’re inviting one of the many charities or community groups in Stratford to takeover our social media for the day with a series of posts outlining what they are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic to show our support. The full case study will appear here on our blog. This week, we hear from […]
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COMMUNITY. It’s hard to put your finger on what we mean when we say that. What is it that brings people together? What I know is that its more than living in the same place, a shared interest, politics or set of values. Stratford folk have responded brilliantly over the last weeks with some truly […]
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Each week, we’re inviting one of the many charities or community groups in Stratford to takeover our social media for the day with a series of posts outlining what they are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic to show our support. The full case study will appear here on our blog. First up is Safeline, an […]
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PHOTO: James McHugh, Grants Manager in his first week at Stratford Town Trust visiting Lifeways Centre with Abigail Johnson, Communications Officer. What a year. We’re in a fundamentally different place in many ways, but I wanted to look back at my first year in post at the Trust and share my thoughts. Frankly, I […]
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We know lots of you are looking for extra sources of support and funding right now so we thought we’d put together a handy list of useful resources to help. We’ll keep adding more as we find them so keep checking back and let us know if you come across anything useful you’d like us […]
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COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER In the face of this unprecedented crisis, the sense of community in Stratford continues to be something we can rightly be proud of. Stratfordians across the town continue to support their families, friends, and neighbours who are vulnerable and may feel isolated – all while some may be struggling themselves. From picking […]
Read moreStratford-upon-Avon Town Trust is a registered charity (no. 1088521) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (no. 4222949). It is also a Trustee of the Guild Estate Charity (no. 217484) and College Estate Charity (no. 217485).
