b'Grant FundCommunityWere always on the lookoutThe Fund reopened in Aprilthe annual pot of money to give something back to theavailable is fairly small and is restricted to activities that communities where we operate.will benefit residents and their local communities. To this end, we have reintroducedWe have already supported a range of activities and our Community Grant Fund.organisations, including those shown below.The pancakes and waffles tasted all the sweeter for 12 Ickleford Brownies(pictured) on their adventure weekend Highfields three-week Community Project inat Wymondley Woods, thanks to our 130 donation. Vietnam will enable 16 young people to gainThe girls loved every aspect of their weekend away, from invaluable life skills and resilienceno mobilecharcoal drawing to glass painting, soap carving and even phones allowed! We contributed 320 to the trip. doing chores like washing-up and bed-making!Street Dance Productions is runningsummer workshops again throughoutAugust, followed by after-school clubs duringthe autumn term. Sessions are designed foryoung people aged eight to 18 who will alsodance at a theatre show in November. We helped Street Dance apply forHeritage Foundation funding. We alsocontributed 500 to the project. We donated 100 to the Letchworth Model Railway Society,For more information, visit to help maintain its outdoor displaywww.streetdanceproductions.co.uk orat Standalone Farm. The displaycall Street Dance on 07816 215 575.includes one of our buildings. Insights into the world of workIn April we were delighted to provide a one-week placement to Millie and Krisham from Highfield School (pictured with Head of Resident Experience Helen Cairns). Both students gained practical insights into our purpose and daily operational activities. Millie said: I loved meeting all the staff as they were very friendly. I learned some data entry, which I enjoyed doing. My favourite part was visiting residents.Residents First|Page 4 Residents First|Page 5'