Support from community organisations, HSF

The Footprint Trust has been granted £30,240, which includes an allocation of £1,440 to cover administration costs. The funding will support the delivery of the following initiatives:

• Four air fryer demonstration sessions, enabling residents to apply for an air fryer following attendance.
• 50 energy-efficient white goods to support households in reducing energy consumption.
• 70 energy top-up vouchers and pre-paid energy cards to assist with immediate energy needs.
• 50 energy-saving items, including hot water tank jackets, draught-proofing kits, radiator foil, airing frames, and small cooking appliances such as air fryers and microwaves.

The organisation employs a means-tested approach to ensure that support is targeted at those experiencing financial hardship. All residents who contact The Footprint Trust receive tailored advice and guidance, with a focus on delivering wrap-around support that promotes long-term financial independence.

You can contact The Footprint Trust on 01983 822282 or by email at info@footprint-trust.co.uk.

100 Energy Essentials packs

Green Isle of Wight have received funding to provide 100 Energy Essentials packs.

These packs consist of items such as

• LED lightbulbs
• a heated throw
• insulation tape
• a radiator heat reflector kit

100 home visits

Green Isle of Wight have also received this funding to support a 100 home visits. These visits will offer services such as energy assessments and installation support to help make homes more energy-efficient and comfortable.

You can contact Green Isle of Wight

Telephone: 01983 668900

Email: info@greeniow.org.uk

Wroxall Community Association have been awarded £2,500 for their community foodbank, serving residents in need in the Wroxall and surrounding areas.  The funding will be used to purchase provisions for the foodbank.

To contact Wroxall Foodbank

• call 07834979575
• email info@stenburyhall.org.uk

The YMCA based at Winchester House, Shanklin have applied for £10,914.75 to continue delivering their cookery and budgeting skills programme for young mums living on site.

The programme includes weekly sessions where residents collaboratively select a menu, receive a list of required ingredients, and are provided with a supermarket voucher to purchase items specifically for the session.

Participants are then guided through the meal preparation process and share the meal together, promoting both practical skills and social interaction.

Participants will also receive ongoing group and 1-1 support aimed at helping them develop the skills and confidence they need to build an independent life.

To contact the YMCA

• call 01489 722181
• email fundraising@ymca-fg.com

The You Trust, based in Newport, works with domestic violence victims.

They have successfully applied for £555.00 to provide cookery sessions to women (and their children) staying in their refuge.

Each recipient will receive the ingredients and recipe card for each recipe, so they are able to make the dishes again, as well as the equipment needed for when they move into their own homes.

You can contact the You Trust

Telephone: 07795 601532

Email: Tracey.Jackson@theyoutrust.org.uk