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- Community Organisations Cost of Living FundWe are delighted to announce we have received funding from the Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund, it has helped us to meet the challenges of an exponential rise in demand and higher running costs, and we have been able to temporarily increase capacity and replace some obsolete equipment enabling us to work more effectively and efficiently on behalf of the people we support. Tracy Hyland, Chief Executive Officer at DISH, said: We are thankful for this funding which allows us to meet the challenges due to the increase in the cost of living. The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, is delivering the Government’s Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund. Grants will support charities and community organisations in England at the frontline of dealing with the increase in the cost-of-living. [...]December 19, 2023View
- Lloyds Bank FoundationWe are delighted to announce we have been awarded funding from the Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales over the next three years. The funding programme is aimed at d/deaf and disabled people’s organisations and is part of the foundation’s strategy commitment to support people facing injustice and inequality. Tracy Hyland, Chief Executive Officer at DISH, said: “We are so delighted to have been chosen as one of the disability organisations chosen by Lloyds Bank Foundation. The foundation’s funding and support over the next 3 years will have a huge impact on how DISH works and how we can support our clients.” The Lloyds Bank Foundation is an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. They work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society. Through unrestricted funding, support to develop, and influencing policy and practice we help small and local charities thrive, communities grow stronger, and people overcome complex issues and barriers so they can transform their lives. [...]December 18, 2023View
- Annual General MeetingDisability Huntingdonshire warmly invites you to attend our Annual General Meeting, taking place on Thursday 25 January 2024 at 10am. It will be an opportunity to hear about our work over the last year and undertake the formal part of our AGM business. There will be a chance to network in the marketplace with other organisations and speak with members of #TeamDISH. Programme: 10:00am – Arrival – networking and refreshments 10:30am – Welcome 10:40am – Guest Speaker – Michelle Sacks, Chief Executive Officer of Huntingdonshire District Council 11:00am – Annual General Meeting 11:20am – Closing remarks AGM Documents Annual Report DISH-Annual-Report-2022-23_digital Report and Financial Statement DISH-Final-accounts-signed-2022-2023 [...]December 12, 2023View
- Christmas 2023 opening hoursDISH office will be closed from Wednesday 20th December 2023 at 2.30 pm and will reopen on Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 9.30 am. No emails or voice messages will be answered during this period. We wish all our clients, referrers, partners and friends a peaceful Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas 2023 office opening breakdown: Wednesday 20th December – 9:30am-2.30pm Thursday 21st December – CLOSED Friday 22nd December – CLOSED Monday 25th December – CLOSED Tuesday 26th December – CLOSED Wednesday 27th December – CLOSED Thursday 28th December – CLOSED Friday 29th December – CLOSED Monday 1st January – CLOSED Tuesday 2nd January – CLOSED Wednesday 3rd January – 9:30am-2.30pm [...]December 11, 2023View
- Mind Matters ReportFollowing a successful grant application in September 2021 to the Huntingdon Freeman’s Trust, we were delighted to recruit a mental health and dementia caseworker to support clients within the Huntingdon Town Council boundary. The role was required due to an increase in referrals from the Huntingdon area with mental health conditions and dementia being a significant factor. The caseworker’s role was to provide the following: Basic advice and support One-to-one advice and form completion Tribunal representation, where appropriate Thanks to the support from Huntingdon Freeman’s Trust, we appointed Lucille to the role, who has supported over 100 people and attended over 50 local outreach sessions. Read our grant report below to see what Lucille has achieved so far working in the Huntingdon Town community. Mind-Matters-Report [...]December 11, 2023View
- Carers Rights Day 2023Today is Carers Rights Day! It brings organisations across the UK together to help carers in their local community find out how to get the help and support they are entitled to. Disability Huntingdon (DISH) is proud to support carers through accessing relevant benefits they or their cared-for are entitled. DISH has been recognised for its carer support by being awarded the Carer Friendly Tick Award for Communities and Employers categories. If you are a carer and would like us to help you with your Carers Allowance, make a referral. You can find resources on your Carers Rights below. Carers UKNational charity providing a wealth of advice and support resources for carers.Find out moreCarers TrustA national charity that supports carers through its network of partner organisations. Find out moreCaring TogetherProvides help and advice for unpaid carers in Cambridgeshire.Find out more [...]November 23, 2023View
- Winter Ready 2023As the winter period is approaching, we wanted to highlight some available support to help you during the next few months. Household Support FundThe Household Support Fund (HSF) helps people experiencing immediate financial hardship to pay for food and household energy bills. This fund is administered by Cambridgeshire County Council, to check eligibility and how to apply visit the link.Find out moreCost of Living Payments 2023-2024Payments to help with the cost of living if you’re getting certain benefits or tax credits. The next payment is due between 31st October and 19th November. Please see the following link for further information.Find out moreWinter Fuel PaymentA Winter Fuel Payment is a one-off, tax-free payment made during the winter to help with heating costs. It is made to households that include someone over State Pension age. Most people born on or before 25 September 1957 will usually qualify for a payment in 2023/24 (the date changes yearly).Most payments are made automatically during November and December. If you apply for the first time, you should receive your payment before Christmas.The amount (between £250 and £600) you can receive each winter can vary according to your personal circumstances. Your age or other people living with you who are also eligible can affect the amount you receive.Find out moreWarm Home DiscountUnder the Warm Home Discount Scheme, you could get £150 off your electricity bill for winter 2023 to 2024.The money is not paid to you – it’s a one-off discount applied to your electricity bill between early October 2023 and 31 March 2024. You’ll usually get the discount automatically if you’re eligible.Find out moreHelp for HouseholdsThe government has published energy-saving tips to help you save money on bills.Find out moreDisability Energy SupportSCOPE offers free energy and water advice to disabled people.Find out moreLocal Warm Welcome SpaceWarm Welcome Spaces open their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space. Find your local Warm Welcome Space by visiting their websiteFind out moreAge UK: Keep Well This WinterHelp keep warm and healthy during the winter months by accessing tips, information and advice on looking after your mental health, energy bills and keeping warm in winter.Find out moreOfgemAdvice on getting help if you cannot afford your energy bills.Find out morePriority Services Register (PSR)This is a free UK-wide service that provides extra advice and support, including when there is an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply.Find out moreCost of living support in FenlandFenland District Council have provided useful support and guidance for residents around the cost of living, including food costs, energy bills, local warm hubs, managing budgets, and more.Find out more Main energy suppliers’ contact numbers: British Gas – 0330 100 0056 Co-op Energy – 0808 164 1088 EDF – 0333 200 5100 (0800 096 2929 for Text Telephone) E-ON – 0808 501 5200 OVO – 0330 303 5063 Scottish Power – 0330 094 5800 Shell Energy – 0330 094 5800 So Energy – 0330 111 5050 Utilita – 0330 3337 442 Utility Warehouse – 0333 777 0777 [...]November 20, 2023View
- Trustees’ Week 2023This week is Trustees’ Week (6-10 November 2023), it is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. As a charity, we are so grateful for the contribution our trustees provide in shaping and supporting the work DISH provides to the community. What is a trustee? A trustee plays a very important role in providing strategic leadership to a charity. Collectively they have legal responsibility for the charity’s management and administration. Meet two of our new trustees Interested in joining our board of trustees? We are looking for individuals with understanding, passion, and a belief in DISH’s vision and values to join our charity. To meet our governing document requirements and to represent the community we support, we are actively recruiting trustees who identify as having a disability. Find out more [...]November 7, 2023View