Community groups in the South East that are helping local people look after their hearts can as of May 16th apply for a £10,000 grant from national charity Heart Research UK.
The grant is available for new and innovative projects that promote healthy hearts and are aiming to reduce the risk of heart disease in their community. The deadline for applications in the South East area is June 13th.
Increasing awareness of a healthier lifestyle
In many communities there is a lack of accessible advice on how to keep a healthier lifestyle, and a lack of support in how to maintain it.
This, and a lack of awareness, can lead to people not having the tools to cook healthy meals on a budget or not having the confidence to take part in physical activity.
Over 300 community grants since 2001
One of the ways the charity take on heart disease is by funding and working with not-for-profit community groups who can provide support directly to the people around them.
Since 2001, Heart Research UK has awarded over 300 community grants, directly benefiting the hearts of over 70,000 individuals and countless wider community and family members across all regions of the UK.
One of the world’s biggest killers
Cardiovascular disease is one of the world’s biggest killers, and the aim of the Healthy Heart grants is to work preventatively within communities that may be marginalised or not have access to health initiatives.
Projects should deliver health initiatives such as cooking skills, healthy eating and accessible exercise and should promote mental wellbeing and encourage people to be active.
The grants are only available to not-for-profit organisations, including charities, community groups, voluntary organisations and sports groups.
Previous grants
Last year, the grant in the region was awarded to Brighton-based The Grace Eyre Foundation and their programme which aimed to improve and promote the importance of heart health among adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, by supporting individuals to become more active and make positive, sustainable lifestyle changes.
Bratt-Farrar: Practical help
Kate Bratt-Farrar, Chief Executive of Heart Research UK, said,
“Through the Healthy Heart grants we hope to encourage people across the whole country to make healthier choices and give them practical help to do so. These grants are available to ensure everyone has the chance to benefit from a healthier, happier and longer life.
“We’re looking for new and innovative projects that really have an impact, especially if they aim to improve the health of at risk or hard to reach communities.”
Don’t miss the deadline
The deadline for applying is June 13th and can be done by visiting the Website.
For more information, please email [email protected]
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