Sovereign Housing Association

Charis have been supporting Sovereign Housing Association to provide grants for residents across its geography as part of its Thriving Communities strategy.

With homes in Berkshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, and the West of England the impact will be felt across south west England.

The grants programme – supports anyone living in a Sovereign home to access the resources and support they need to meet their own goals.

There are eight distinct pots of money available, which cover different areas of personal development:

Digital – funding equipment or equipment to get people online
Work – for travel equipment, PPE or work clothes
White goods – Ovens, fridge freezers, washing machines and microwaves delivered and installed to those struggling to afford appliances
Community – To install benches, window boxes or make other improvements to outdoor spaces
Wellbeing over 55s – Supporting access to clubs or wellbeing activities or enable people to connect digitally.

For further information, please follow the link to find out more here.

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