Sainsbury's Ashbourne

A project using animals, plants, countryside and creativity to help those recovering from poor mental ill health. We also support victims of domestic violence and people who need help to improve their well being. We cook food for over 200 people a week, for some people this is the only nutritional/hot meal they have. We have a cook who is very inventive and creates lots of different dishes depending upon what we have available. If there are any surplus meals the people on the project can take them home. We do grow vegetables and some fruit in our allotment, but obviousley seasonal.

A small, rural school situated in Turnditch, near Belper, Derbyshire

The Brailsford Benefice, with its five churches spanning Brailsford, Shirley, Osmaston, Yeaveley, and Edlaston, serves a diverse and widespread rural community. "Neighbourly collections" would significantly benefit this benefice and its communities in several ways: Strengthening Community Bonds Across Villages: With five distinct church locations, a "neighbourly collections" initiative would naturally encourage interaction and collaboration between the different villages. This shared purpose—collecting for a common good—would foster a stronger sense of unity and inter-village support, moving beyond just shared Sunday communion to shared practical action. Addressing Diverse Needs: Each of the five communities within the benefice might have slightly different needs or areas where residents could use a helping hand. Neighbourly collections, whether for food banks, school supplies, or even specific local projects, could be tailored to address these varied requirements effectively. This allows the benefice to demonstrate its commitment to tangible community support. Promoting the Church as a Hub for Good: By actively organizing and facilitating these collections, the churches within the Brailsford Benefice would further solidify their role as vital community hubs, not just for spiritual sustenance but also for practical care and social connection. This reinforces our mission to serve "life in all its fullness" for everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs. Building a Spirit of Mutual Support: In rural areas, a strong sense of community and mutual support is often paramount. In essence, "neighbourly collections" would provide a tangible and practical way for the Brailsford Benefice to live out its welcoming and unifying ethos, bringing its diverse communities together in a shared effort to support and uplift one another.