Port Men In Sheds - Ellesmere Port, UK (CDD)
Established in 2010 and one of the first Men in Shed projects to be established in the UK, the Port Men in Sheds support men who suffer from isolation, loneliness, are recovering from illness, miss the camaraderie of the work place, are battling mental health issues, bereavement or have additional needs. Their age range is from 18-90, and among woodwork projects for schools, churches. hospitals, hospices, individuals and wildlife areas, they also work with a local high school to provide activities and support for teenagers who struggle in school, have a successful music group who perform at local events, have just introduced a metal shop and a gardening club, provide breakfast 2 days a week and aim to open a lunch club soon.
We love hearing about such meaningful community work, and it's our honour to support them with a modest CDD of £1500 to fund their music and visual arts needs. We look forward to watching them continue to grow!