Supporting families in need with a grant from the Emily Bolitho Fund
A grant from the Emily Bolitho FundA sum of money made available for grant making, often with specific criteria/conditions. has provided a lifeline for individuals and families in West Cornwall who are facing financial hardship. This is thanks to the remarkable work from Whole Again Communities CIC (WAC).
WAC, whose mission is to foster healthier communities and improve well-being, were able to use this funding to support local families who were struggling to afford basic necessities needed to survive.
As prices of food soars and temperatures plummet, many people across Cornwall are having to decide between heating or eating, which is simply devasting. If you are living each month barely scraping by, a sudden needed expense can be detrimental, but this is where WAC step in and can provide the finance needed with small grants.
Along with this lifeline, WAC also run a community hub providing a warm, safe space with free food and a place to charge electronics, this in turn helps encourage socialisation and reduce loneliness in the area.
Individual Case Study: Single Mother of Two
A single mother of two shared how the grant made a significant difference:
“Thank you so much for helping me get a new washing machine. I only work part-time and don’t qualify for much support. It often feels like you’re penalized for working. This grant has meant I didn’t have to cut back on food or heating to afford it. I couldn’t get credit due to an old debt, so this help has been a huge relief for me and my children.”
This funding has provided practical support and much-needed peace of mind, enabling her to focus on her family without the stress of unmanageable expenses.
Feedback from Whole Again Communities
“The funding has been a lifeline for individuals and families facing severe financial hardship. Many live paycheck to paycheck, on the edge of poverty, with no other options for covering unexpected expenses. These grants provide critical support, easing financial pressures, improving mental health, and ensuring families don’t have to choose between essentials like food, heating, or other urgent needs.”
For more information about Whole Again Communities CIC visit www.wholeagaincommunities.co.uk
About the Funder
The Emily Bolitho Fund was set up in 2013 by a trust transferMoving money from an externally managed fund to within CCF management. from the Emily Bolitho Nurses Home. The fundholder is the Bolitho family who from Penzance.
The Emily Bolitho Fund supports Penzance residents facing hardship due to poor health or low income. Grants, applied for by organisations, help with essential needs like accessibility improvements, furniture, childcare, or kitchen equipment.
If you are a community group looking for funding, please view our available grants.
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