Applying for funds to continue to offer the Healing Hearts North Ayrshire Bereavement Support Group, based at Kilwinning Library on a Friday from 12.30pm - 2.30pm (exc public holidays).
The group was established as part of the Connecting Communities Project, a partnership with Cruse, Cruse Scotland and Co-op, however with funding ending in December 2023, the group are at threat of closure. A number of the group's participants are keen to transfer the group to a constituted group, volunteering for roles in the committee. These participants have relevant experience in these roles and have created their constitution and are in the process of opening a bank account.
Description
The group sees an average of 15-17 bereaved people attending each Friday, with new referrals being made weekly, to receive peer-support, friendship and companionship from others who have been bereaved, making them feel less alone in their grief, and reducing feelings of social isolation and loneliness, whilst promoting better mental health and wellbeing.
There is very limited support in the community for bereaved people, with waiting lists at an all-time high, highlighting the importance of community supports, such as Healing Hearts, which has already made a significant difference to bereaved people across North Ayrshire.
Room at Kilwinning Library at £3.70 ph x 2 hours per week = £7.40 per week x 48 weeks = £355.20 for the year.
The group also require tea, coffee, milk, sugar and biscuits for each group, averaging £6 per week = £288
Total £983.20
Location: The group was created as a community response to tackling loss and isolation in North Ayrshire
Proposed on behalf of: Healing Hearts - North Ayrshire Bereavement Group
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