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Lifelites Community Project Grant Awards £1.6 Million to 7 Organizations in the UK and Ireland

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Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust's Ryegate House has been selected to receive the Lifelites Community Project Grant, along with six other organizations, in a £1.6 million campaign to provide assistive and sensory technology to children's hospices and community projects. The grant will support Ryegate House's goal of delivering a healthier future for children and young people with complex neuro-disabilities. Carly-Anne Whyman, Team leader at Ryegate House, expressed gratitude for the funding, which will enable the team to continue offering outstanding care to patients and families.

Key Takeaways:

  • Seven organizations, including Ryegate House, have been awarded the Lifelites Community Project Grant in a £1.6 million campaign.
  • The grant will provide assistive and sensory technology to children's hospices and community projects in the UK and Ireland.
  • The Lifelites 25 programme aims to deliver 21 new assistive technology packages and transformational grants to reach more children and families.
  • The public voting process resulted in over 4,500 verified votes, with the top three projects receiving the most votes selected for funding.
  • The remaining four winners were chosen by an independent panel, and the grant will support the development of innovative new partnerships with community projects.
  • The Lifelites charity provides assistive and sensory technology to every children's hospice in the UK and Ireland, with a three-year programme to deliver 21 new assistive technology packages and transformational grants.

Statistics:

  • £1.6 million: The total value of the Lifelites Community Project Grant campaign.
  • 21: The number of new assistive technology packages and transformational grants to be delivered over three years.
  • 4,500: The number of verified votes received from the public during the voting period.
  • 7: The number of organizations, including Ryegate House, awarded the Lifelites Community Project Grant.

Sources:

  • "Lifelites 25 Community Projects" (n.d.). Retrieved from
  • "Lifelites Community Project Grant" (n.d.). Retrieved from
  • Image: A child enjoying time with a therapy dog at Ryegate House (n.d.). Retrieved from

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