Summary: The Platinum Jubilee Fund – Application by Aishah Help

📌 Grant Details

•Fund Name: The Platinum Jubilee Fund

• Grant Amount Requested: £50,000

•Project Name: Mind The Gap

• Project Duration: 2 years (April 2022 – March 2024)

• Project Location: Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney (London, E12 6UN)

🌍 Project Overview

•Aim: Establish an intergenerational befriending programme to build community cohesion, bridge generational gaps, and address social isolation.

• Structure:

•12-week befriending partnerships, where participants connect weekly via phone calls, in-person meetups, or activities like museum visits, heritage site tours, or walks in the park.

•Training for befrienders in mental health awareness and person-centred counselling skills.

•Community engagement & outreach via social media and partnerships with local organisations.

🏛️ How the Project Aligns with Jubilee Fund Criteria

✅ Connecting Generations: Encourages intergenerational interaction and knowledge sharing between older and younger community members.

✅ Legacy for Future Generations: Reducing isolation, building respect, and creating a foundation for ongoing support networks.

✅ New Community Opportunities: Training for befrienders in essential life skills, promoting inclusivity and active ageing.

🎉 Jubilee Celebratory Activities & Legacy

•Kick-off event: Visit to HM Tower of London on June 1, 2022, for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee flower display.

• Workshops: Exploring the Queen’s impact on UK charity law and historical contributions.

• Legacy Impact:

•Ongoing workshops for schools and NGOs on charity law and community service.

•Establishment of long-term befriending partnerships.

💰 Budget Breakdown

• Total Project Cost: £50,007.44

• Amount Requested: £50,000

• Main Expense Areas:

•Staffing Costs for project coordination, training, and management.

•Operational Costs for participant engagement, befriending activities, and community outreach.

•Marketing & Publicity to reach a diverse range of community members.

👥 Organisation & Leadership

•Organisation: Aishah Help