Helping Blossome CIC to blosom
Sue Hawes • April 22, 2025
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With a little help from Grassroots, Blossome CIC was able to research and deliver Trauma Awareness Training which has transformed the way the organisation works. 10 members attended the bespoke workshop to gian a deep understanding of complex trauma. The organisation helps those affected by a loved one's addiction and the training now informs every activitiy undertaken. Kim Moore, founder of Blossome told us: 'It has helped our programme leaders and volunteers to develop a greater understanding of how to hold space for our community members which is critical to their healing'.
Stepping Stones Play and Learn Group put grant to good use
In February 2020 Grassroots gave £1000 to Tendring community Voluntary Services towards getting their Dovercourt Community Allotment up and running. The community allotment has been a life line for residents over recent days and weeks. Although the site has only been used by a few people during covid-19, the benefits to those people have been life changing. One said “without the allotment to visit life could have been much harder. I don’t know how I would have coped”. Members who have been shielding have been painting stones to label the vegetables whilst at home. This has given everyone things to do even if they have not been physically able to attend the site.
A new grant making Trust has been launched helping community and voluntary organisations operating in Essex and Suffolk.
The Victorian Christmas Market proved a festive hit once again and Grassroots' trustees raised £131 by raffling delicious Christmas Hampers. A big thank you to all who took part.
Making the most of the summer weather, trustees, supporters and grant recipients came together in June 2019 to celebrate 30 years of supporting the local community through small grants and practical help.
