Norfolk domestic abuse charity gets £72k from Danish energy firm
It's hoped the tens of thousands going to the Pandora Project will help deliver more 'drop-in services' in King's Lynn and Wells
A Danish energy company has awarded 72 thousand pounds to a local domestic abuse charity.
It's hoped the tens of thousands going to the Pandora Project will help deliver more 'drop-in services' in King's Lynn and Wells.
The Hornsea 3 Community Benefit Fund has awarded over £250,000 in its latest round of grants.
This will support 14 projects across Norfolk, which aim to help make a lasting difference to communities.
Like many charities, Pandora Project is seeing demand for it's help outstripping the resources, it has.
The charity currently has a seven-month waiting list for one-to-one adult support.
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Tracy, CEO of Pandora Project, said:
“This funding will allow us to reach more women in crisis, offering them a safe, accessible first step to get help. Too often, women experiencing abuse feel trapped and isolated.
"Having a place where they can walk in, be heard, and receive immediate support can be lifesaving. We are incredibly grateful to Ørsted and its Hornsea 3 Community Benefit Fund for making this possible.”
Imran Nawaz, Senior Advisor & Community Benefit Fund Manager at Ørsted, added:
“The Pandora Project award is a powerful example of how this fund is helping to tackle some of the toughest challenges communities face. Across Norfolk, we’re seeing projects that protect the vulnerable, support young people, strengthen communities, and invest in sustainability. We’re proud to be playing a role in supporting such vital work.”
List of other projects getting funding:
Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Young Carers – £30,515 to deliver peer support groups for young carers, helping them build resilience and friendships.
The Burnhams Surgery Community Healthcare Trust (BSCHT) – £5,000 for workshops supporting families living with dementia in North Norfolk.
Holt Youth Project – £23,707 for “SPace”, a nature-based project promoting young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
YMCA Norfolk – £15,000 to install solar panels at supported housing, cutting costs and helping young homeless people.
Baconsthorpe Parochial Church Council – £5,000 to support the local “Country Mice” mother and toddler group.
Reflex Theatre – £5,481 to connect intergenerational communities in East Anglia through theatre.
West Norfolk Befriending – £25,000 to expand befriending services tackling loneliness among older people.
Knapton Village Hall Management Committee – £5,000 to replace the outdated heating system in the village hall.
Mulbarton Parish Council – £24,216 to provide new play equipment for the community’s Meadows site.
Weybourne Parish Council – £8,000 to enhance the Harry Dawson Playing Field with new facilities to inspire imaginations.
Magic Acorns – £22,356 to deliver creative arts programmes for 0–3 year olds in Great Yarmouth.
Headway Norfolk and Waveney Ltd – £1,801 to support healthy cooking skills for people recovering from brain injury.
Norfolk Community Law Service – £11,273 to provide free legal advice for coastal communities.