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Welcome Break Charitable Fund Awards £156,000 In Community Grants

Date Posted 17/07/2025 Welcome Break Charitable Fund

Welcome Break has announced the distribution of £156,000 in community grants through the Welcome Break Charitable Fund Community Grant*. This initiative is dedicated to supporting local communities by investing in projects that create a genuine impact in the areas where their team members live and work.

The Welcome Break Community Grant Fund offers grants ranging from £500 to £25,000 to charities and not-for-profit organisations that are located within a 25-mile radius of a Welcome Break or Applegreen site or hotel in the UK. To ensure that the grants support projects that their team members and communities are deeply passionate about, all applications must be endorsed by a Welcome Break or Applegreen team member.

This marks the second round of grants available through the fund since its inception in May 2023. The fund aims to support and empower local charities and organisations, enabling them to continue their vital work and enrich the lives of people in their communities.

Nicola Marshall, People Director at Welcome Break said: “The Welcome Break Charitable Fund Community Grants are a testament to our commitment of supporting the communities we serve. We are delighted to see the positive impact these grants have on local organisations and are proud to support them to help them to continue the wonderful work that they do. We encourage more community groups and charities to apply for our next round of funding in 2026 so that we can continue to make a meaningful difference together.”

Grant Recipients

MK Food Bank provides essential food parcels to individuals and families in crisis, bridging the gap until longer-term social care support becomes available.

Dunstable Dragons Youth Bowling Club is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting junior tenpin bowling from grassroots to elite levels, aiming to grow local youth participation and enhance coaching support to help young bowlers reach their full potential in national competitions.

Bridgend and District Resource for Children with Disabilities, Y Bont is a charity dedicated to supporting babies, children, and young people with disabilities or neurodiversities, empowering their families and promoting inclusion with a vision to help every child reach their full potential as respected and integrated members of the community.

Kiveton Park and Wales Community Development Trust promote charitable purposes for the benefit of residents in the parish of Wales and surrounding areas, focusing on relieving poverty, advancing education, and providing recreational or leisure facilities to improve quality of life.

Shifnal Millennium Sensory Gardens is a volunteer-maintained space funded entirely by donations and grants, with the aim of managing and improving the garden to ensure accessibility for all, including individuals with mobility, hearing, or visual impairments.

Little Stars Baby Bank is a dedicated charity committed to supporting vulnerable families and children throughout Shropshire ensuring children have access to essentials and clothes at every stage of childhood. They support children from 0 – 13 years old as their service encompasses a baby bank, tots to teen support and school uniform bank.

Harry's Rainbow supports bereaved children, young people up to age 25, and their families by offering emotional support, mentoring, resources, recreational activities, and raising public awareness about coping with the loss of a parent or sibling.

MK Stallions Cricket Club is a community-focused club committed to promoting cricket for all ages and abilities, enhancing facilities, and fostering physical, mental, and social well-being through inclusive participation and long-term development of the sport.

4th Potters Bar Scouts aim to enrich young people's lives through adventurous, values-based activities that promote learning, responsibility, and fun, engaging over 400,000 youth and 100,000 adult volunteers weekly, with a vision to grow and support even more members by 2025.

The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme promotes equality, alleviates poverty and unemployment, and fosters social inclusion by providing education, training, mentoring, and support activities that empower individuals and families to become self-sufficient and active members of society.

Woking and District Men's Shed is part of the national Men's Shed movement. Their essential aim is to combat isolation and loneliness in older men.

Worle Junior Football Club is a community youth football club that promotes physical activity, teamwork, and personal growth in a safe, inclusive environment through volunteer-led training, matches, and local tournaments, supporting grassroots football and community engagement.

Tondu United Football Club CIC is a community-focused football club committed to equality, inclusion, and safeguarding, providing accessible, high-quality training and development for all.

Warwickshire Action Reminiscence Project aims to improve the lives of older adults with cognitive brain disorders through reminiscence therapy, support the education and training of carers and young people, and promote public understanding of social history via a dedicated resource centre.

Children's Heart Surgery Fund supports the care of children, unborn babies, and adults with congenital heart conditions in the Leeds area by funding medical equipment, staff training, patient and family support facilities, and relevant research.

Rotherham Hospice aims to advance public health by operating a hospice and related services to relieve pain and sickness, while also promoting mental health and well-being through charitable initiatives as determined by its trustees.

Douglas Primary School Parent Council represents the collective voice of parents in a school, fostering partnerships between home, school, and community. They support school improvement, organizing events, and contributing to educational planning and fundraising efforts.

Headway Derby aims to improve life after brain injury by providing rehabilitation, support, and education for individuals with brain injuries and their carers, focusing on health advancement and relief from disability within Southern Derbyshire and beyond.

Reading Rockets Wheelchair Basketball Club CIC promotes wheelchair basketball in Berkshire and surrounding areas by offering inclusive coaching, development opportunities for coaches, competitive play suited to all abilities, and a strong duty of care for all members.

Northampton Hope Centre is an anti-poverty charity that supports people affected by poverty, homelessness, mental health, and addiction through essential services, advocacy, and long-term life change support.

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