October Grant Round 2013

Hallam FM Cash for Kids last grant round took place on 14th October 2013, the Local Exec Board met to review the hundreds of grant applications and decide where £20,000 would be distributed. Below are just some of the organisations/children we were able to help.

Happy Days Children’s Charity

This charity aims to give children with severe mental health problems, physical disabilities and life-limiting illnesses the opportunity to go on breaks and trips to boost morale. This means they can come home with a positive attitude which will improve their physical and mental wellbeing. The trips aim to give these children with severe disabilities the opportunity to improve education, inclusion, independence and self-motivation. Cash for kids decided to support 16 Happy Days children with a Group activity holiday to The Island Trust, a Day Trip to the theatre/West end and a Respite break to Legoland.

Ahmed

Ahmed’s medical condition and lack of mobility makes him unable to tend to his own personal care. His family have to lift and carry Ahmed around the house and up the stairs. With help from Cash for Kids we have provided a ceiling track hoist which enables Ahmed to move around his home with more ease and comfort and allows his family to give him the care he needs.

Gleadless Valley Community Forum

Gleadless Valley help disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised young people to engage in positive activities giving them something to do and somewhere to go. They aim to take them on days out to a variety of attractions that they normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to visit. Cash for Kids have donated £500 towards a day trip out for 300 children aged 8-13. Day trips include York Maze, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and many other local attractions.

Joshua

Joshua has asymmetric diplegic cerebral palsy, symptomatic focal epilepsy, vitamin D deficiency, low self-esteem and behavioural issues. His garden is not accessible with his walker or wheelchair so he cannot play with his siblings or friends outside. Cash for Kids have agreed to transform Joshua’s garden so it is more accessible and a perfect place for him to enjoy playing with other children, it will also help Joshua’s social interaction and daily life immensely.

Emily

Emily has a severe learning disability, Central Hypotonia. She is unable to play with her friends in the streets and has outgrown her playhouse and other toys. A trampoline and swings would help improve her central Hypotonia and help her condition.

Pops Summer Camp

The organisation offers a fun filled summer camp experience to pupils who would not usually be able to afford such things themselves. The aim of the camp is to equip children with new skills and enhance their natural talent. The workshop will improve the children’s confidence, self-esteem and positivity. Cash for Kids have agreed to fund the art graffiti workshop and provide them with materials as it will benefit around 60 children.

Harmony

Harmony has severe learning difficulties; she has a diagnosis of chromosome abnormality. She has partial agenesis, a brain condition and also hearing loss which means she has no verbal communication. She would like an ipad with a communication app; she has used one at school and it has significantly improved her behaviour and communication. Cash for Kids have agreed to provide the ipad as we know it is already benefiting Harmony and will continue too.

The Parson Cross Community Development Forum

This project aims to deliver a week long theatre workshop for young people within our community. Young people will be given support to enable them to achieve and flourish within the theatre environment. It will help improve their confidence, presentation, positive communication skills and teamwork. Cash for Kids have decided to fund the workshop as it will benefit up to 25 underprivileged children in the area.

Sheffield Autistic Society Playscheme

The Society provides a summer Playscheme for children on the autistic spectrum. The Playscheme provides structure in a fun and safe environment; this in turn creates a more settled child at home which benefits the families of the autistic children. Cash for Kids have enabled the Playscheme to run for another year, without our funding the children would miss out on this valuable opportunity.

Carlton Community College Resourced Provision

This is a service within a mainstream school that provides specialist support for children on the autistic spectrum and/or with speech and language difficulties. The aim of the project is to provide guidance, life skills and professional support. Cash for Kids have helped give the children an opportunity to see new environments and learn new skills by funding a bowling trip and meal for 25 11-16 year olds.

Owler Brook Primary School

The school would like to take vulnerable children who are looked after by the authority and dealing with difficult home life’s on trips throughout the half term holidays. Cash for Kids have chosen to support the school by donating towards the cost of the trips.

District u17’s competition

This footballing experience will give young hopefuls from deprived and excluded areas and equal opportunity to play in a league and also the chance to socialising with other people who are a similar age. It also promotes healthier eating and living style whilst enhancing skills with the correct training and coaching practices. It will discourage youngsters from standing on street corners and give them the opportunity to do something to be proud of. Cash for Kids have agreed to fund the league for three years as it will be a huge benefit to a large amount of teenagers in the area.