Our Achievements
With a persistent investment in community work, b inspired have a unique understanding of the complex needs within the diverse Braunstone community. We offer a variety of projects and services, some of which are time-limited, that benefit the local community.
See below for details of our most recent projects and achievements.
Youth Investment Fund
b inspired are thrilled to have been awarded a major capital project grant through the government (DCMS), Youth Investment Fund (YIF). The scheme aims to increase and improve the community space available for Young People’s services.
Following approval in early 2023, the capital improvement project at The Grove Community Hub commenced in January 2024. Improvements to the building include:
Installation of a 3v3 Basketball Court adjacent to the 4G Football pitch.
Creation of a large multi-purpose room on the first floor for youth activities after school and in the holidays (Gaming clubs, Arts & Crafts, Youth Club sessions).
Creation of a performing arts space in the Dance Studio/Hall – including retractable tiered seating, performance space and facilities.
Refurbishment of the building to include new flooring and re-decoration.
Secure Bike Storage facility and Bike maintenance stand.
Energy efficiency measures to include: Triple-glazing throughout, PV Solar panels on the roof and LED lighting inside and outside the building.
Work is due to be completed by the end of March 2024, so look out on our News pages and The Grove Community Hub website for updates!
Project: Getting Help In Neighbourhoods – Get Connected, Stay Well
In 2022, b inspired were awarded funding via LPT (NHS), ‘Getting Help In Neighbourhoods’ programme. Our project is called, ‘Get Connected, Stay Well’ and it enables b inspired to integrate support for reducing low mood, stress and anxiety.
The project aims to improve general wellbeing and provides a wide range of ‘Taster Sessions’ throughout the year and longer ‘Mindfulness’ courses and activities.
Previous Taster Sessions have included the following:
Self-care and pampering
Walking Football
Pottery
Cook and Eat sessions
Make your own draft excluder … and much more!
For details of the latest upcoming Taster Sessions, take a look at the News Section here, or keep an eye on our social media pages.
The ‘Get Connected, Stay Well’ project is open to people living in the LE3 1 postcode area.
Cooking on a Budget - Healthy Eats
At the start of 2023, b inspired was awarded funding from the Leicester City Council Anti-Poverty grant programme, to deliver a ‘Cooking on a Budget’ project. Over the course of the project, b inspired ran 4 x four-week courses, with b inspired staff and volunteer ‘Community Cooks’, teaching people how to cook healthy meals at an affordable cost.
The project was a great success, with 24 Braunstone residents participating across the four courses. On completing the course, participants received a free Slow Cooker, course recipe book and cooking kit, so that they could practice some of the recipes they had learnt at home.
For details of ongoing and upcoming projects run by b inspired and how you can get involved, please see the News Section of this website.
