Aspire began in Birkby, a densely populated area of Huddersfield that includes a large ageing population. Following a Community Consultation, and successful grant funding, the Aspire project was launched in 2015 to tackle isolation amongst older people; aiming to bring people together for social and supportive sessions.
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Friends of Whitworth Youth
Friends of Whitworth Youth began in 2017 following the closure of the only youth facility in the town of Whitworth, Rochdale. Local church and business leaders were acutely aware of the needs of young people including socio-economic issues, behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
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Bethel Community Church
Strategy for New Life in a Local Church
Established in 1855 as part of the Wesleyan Reform Union, Bethel Community Church is located in the heart of Bierley (Bradford), an area of significant deprivation. Although once having a thriving Sunday School and youth group, the congregation had diminished to 12 adults by 2013. Things needed to change.
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