Creative Connections in Ashford

Continuous
fundraising

Developing creativity in Ashford, we'll offer courses and workshops to improve mental health and combat isolation. Working together we'll create inspiring art, connection, and community resilience.

£14,760 Raised of £14,691

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Costs

Art Psychotherapist and Workshop Facilitator Costs £5,000
Staffing costs £3,744
Room Hire £1,200
Evaluation costs by Snr Team Member £1,000
Refreshments for the year £1,000
Laptop £700
Marketing materials including posters and leaflets £500
Art Materials £400
Target: (inc. fees) £14,691

https://www.themildredtrust.org/

The Mildred Trust creates equality of opportunity with people in rural areas of Ashford in Kent and the surrounding areas.

Our longer-term objectives are 1) People working together to reduce food insecurity 2)People sharing knowledge with each other 3) People in rural areas being more socially and physically active 4)People in rural areas having easy access to community facilities; the arts and sport 5) Working together to create partnerships and collective impact in rural areas.

Our current activities:

We work with community members to run their own community activities including men's wellness groups, children and young people led garden ‘The Sprout Squad’, cooking/healthy eating workshops, recipe bag schemes, free children and young people’s holiday workshops and community partnerships with local people, projects and organisations.
Running Tenterden’s first Community Fridge and Freezer. Open to all, the community fridge and freezer reduce food waste, brings communities together, and provides an opportunity for everyone to access healthy food and save money.
Running The Old School House Larder a foodbank based in two venues. We offer free food, household and hygiene products to families with children under 18.
Running a Community Shop (social supermarket) and pop-up shops in rural locations providing people with access to reduced cost groceries -People pay £1.50 for every £5.00 of groceries up to the value of £20.00.
We provide access to emergency food provision and household essentials (including school uniform and uniform accessories).

Project Owner: The Mildred Trust The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.