Winyates Community Hub is growing its role as a trusted anchor in the community. Nestled in the heart of the Winyates Housing Estate in Redditch, the Hub is a welcoming space where people come to feel seen, heard, and valued. The Hub offers a wide range of services including wellbeing activities, peer-led support groups, a … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Winyates community hub is an anchor”
In Worcester, Sensory Matters is helping visually impaired people get active, build confidence and access inclusive physical activities thanks to a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant. The funding enabled the organisation to launch a dedicated physical activity project, offering accessible sessions like Couch to 5K and healthy walks, and working with local leisure providers to … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Sensory Matters breaks down barriers”
In Malvern, a new project funded by a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant, is helping dads and male guardians connect with their children, boost their wellbeing and build a supportive community. SaturDads is delivered by Freedom Leisure and Action for Children, with sessions led by qualified coaches from both organisations. Held weekly, the sessions combine … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Making space for male guardians with Saturdads”
This season marks the launch of a brand-new women’s football team at Nunnery Wood Football Club, with a clear goal: to create a full pathway from childhood to adulthood. With support from a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant, the Worcester club has been able to open an under-18 team, helping bridge the gap between youth … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Kicking off new women’s football pathways”
A group of men in Stourport are walking and talking their way to better mental health, and helping others do the same, with support from a Public Health Community Grant. Men Walking and Talking brings men together every Monday evening for a one-hour walk focused on connection, wellbeing, and ending the stigma around men’s mental … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Men’s walking group is changing lives”
Thanks to a Public Health Community Grant, adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) are now enjoying weekly cycling sessions at Evesham Velo; an experience that’s improving physical health, boosting confidence, and creating lasting connections. The initiative was led by the Myriad Centre, a specialist day service in Worcester that supports adults with complex … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Inclusive cycling at Evesham Velodrome”
Tucked away behind an estate in Kidderminster, Gilt Edge Bowls Club, is a green haven that has become a lifeline for older residents; many of whom are over 75, with some well into their 90s. Thanks to a Public Health Community Grant, the club has repaired storm-damaged fencing, purchased beginner-friendly equipment, and launched a successful … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Gilt Edge Bowls Club saved my life”
Healthy Worcestershire participants use creative writing to highlight how supported they feel since joining. Healthy Worcestershire offers free weekly wellbeing sessions across the county, designed to support residents in improving their mental, physical, and social health. Held in accessible community venues, these sessions provide a welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds to … Continue reading “A poem about Healthy Worcestershire”
A Worcestershire singer is sparking joy and improving health and wellbeing for care home residents across the county. The Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team recently funded a small initiative supporting Megan, a singer from the Wyre Forest area, to bring music and joy to care homes across the county. The funding was used to … Continue reading “Care homes find joy through music”
A Kidderminster-based charity is making a powerful impact in the Wyre Forest community by offering life-changing support to people facing homelessness and hardship. H.E.L.P has been a long trusted presence in the community, supporting rough sleepers and those who are vulnerably housed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity provided daily food and emergency outreach to … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | H.E.L.P Hub brings hope”
