£7500 Funding Bid
- Weekly Warm Space sessions address food insecurity and combat loneliness (avg. 20 people per session).
- Creative workshops promote arts, crafts, cooking, and cultural sharing while strengthening intergenerational connections.
- Children’s activities provide safe, engaging opportunities for play, learning, and skill development.
- Inclusive and low-cost access ensures broad participation across ages and backgrounds.
- Restores community pride, encourages neighbour connections, and creates a supportive local environment.
- Weekly Warm Space & food: £3,500
- Creative Practitioner Programme & materials: £3,060
- Children’s activities: £720
- Publicity (posters, flyers): £220
Total: £7,500
United Neighbourhood – Community Connections & Activities
Location: Keighley West – Braithwaite, Guardhouse & surrounding areas
Funding Requested: £7,500
About the Project
United Neighbourhood aims to rebuild community spirit and reduce isolation following the closure of the old Community Centre and Covid-related disconnection. The project provides safe, inclusive, and low-cost activities for all ages, including weekly Warm Space sessions with free hot meals, monthly creative workshops, and children’s activities. These initiatives foster intergenerational learning, confidence, teamwork, and stronger social ties.
Community Benefits
Funding Use
Why It Matters
The project provides vital opportunities for social engagement, learning, and support, helping residents feel connected, valued, and included. It fosters a safe, welcoming, and intergenerational community environment, addressing isolation and strengthening local ties.