The Bradbury Foundation Announces Support for Four Local Charities Making a Lasting Difference

The first grant has been awarded to C.H.A.S.E (Create Hope and Safe Environments), a community charity that offers a warm and welcoming hub for children and young adults with additional needs, and their families. The organisation has developed a vibrant space that provides sensory sessions for children, as well as daytime provisions for young adults who benefit from structured support in a calm environment.

The £1,000 grant is helping C.H.A.S.E create a Magic Winter Wonderland, an inclusive Christmas experience designed with sensory needs in mind. This festive installation will give children and young adults who often find traditional events overwhelming the chance to enjoy the season in a setting created just for them.

Jamie Ward, Director at C.H.A.S.E, said: “We're so honoured to be chosen to receive a grant of £1,000. Creating this Christmas experience will be so uplifting for those who find festive experiences very challenging.”

The second beneficiary, Angle for the Community, uses the calming environment of angling to help young people at risk of anti-social behaviour and adults who have struggled with mental health challenges or addiction. The group understands that spending time outdoors, supported by skilled volunteers, can offer the stability and sense of belonging that many participants are seeking.

The grant will be used to replace worn waterproof clothing, refresh vital equipment and renew essential licences that allow the group to continue running sessions safely.

The third organisation to receive funding is Cleethorpes and Grimsby Riding for the Disabled, a specialist charity providing equestrian activities for children and adults with physical or learning difficulties. They help participants build strength, improve coordination and develop emotional wellbeing through interaction with trained horses and ponies.

Maintaining the health of the horses is essential to the work the charity does. With this grant, the charity can continue to offer sessions that boost confidence and joy among local people who rely on the service.

The fourth and final grant has been awarded to EDAN Lincs, a charity that provides crucial support for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. Their services encompass emergency refuge accommodation, practical advice, emotional support and a safe path forward for families rebuilding their lives.

The Foundation’s £1,000 grant is supporting Mission Christmas, an initiative that ensures every child in refuge receives at least one meaningful gift from their Christmas list. For many families, the holiday period can bring emotional strain and financial worry. Mission Christmas provides a moment of comfort and reassurance, showing children that they are seen, valued and cared for at a time when stability matters most.

Phil George, Trustee of The Bradbury Foundation, said, “These four organisations represent everything our Foundation stands for. They are dedicated, compassionate and absolutely committed to strengthening their communities.. We are proud to play a small part in helping them continue their valuable work.”

The Bradbury Foundation remains focused on supporting local groups in the Lincolnshire and East Riding regions whose work delivers meaningful change. While many of the organisations it funds are modest in size, their influence can be profound. By providing small but well-targeted grants, the Foundation helps unlock projects that can bring joy and stability to people who might otherwise feel overlooked.

The Foundation looks forward to seeing these initiatives flourish over the coming months.