Bringing hope & change to Chester communities by providing grants, offering almshouse accommodation & supporting charities from The Bluecoat.

Joined September 2017
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We’re hiring a part‑time Operations Manager with strong financial, operational and organisational skills to help drive our charity’s next chapter and increase our impact across Chester! thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #chester #bluecoat #job #employment #operations #operationsmanager
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Last year, we supported the launch of a much-needed support group in Chester for those who have experienced the loss of an adult child, which has made real impact in participants lives. thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #grant #chester #charity #bluecoat
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What a fascinating talk yesterday from Anthony Annakin-Smith about foundling hospitals and the part The Bluecoat played at @StoryhouseLive #chester #bluecoat #history #heritage
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If you wish to apply for a grant, for consideration your organisation needs to have effective and transparent management thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #grants #chester #charity #bluecoat
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Free advice on how to save money on energy bills from @CitAdviceCW coming up at The Bluecoat! Please share with anyone who might find this useful thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #chester #charity #energybill #debt #bluecoat
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Delighted our grant to @NTCentre made real change in the lives of over 100 people living with a neurological condition thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #grant #chester #charity #bluecoat
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Absolute pleasure to welcome back the team from the Chester branch of NatWest on their volunteering day, bringing the energy, enthusiasm and sun! thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #chester #volunteer #charity #bluecoat
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Looking to get back into work or get your foot on the next rung of the work ladder? Skills and employment offer free training to those who qualify, or low cost if not. Check out their latest courses in the picture! #work #job #chester #employment
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The Chester Bluecoat Charity retweeted
We all run a bit low sometimes. When you do, look after yourself and give yourself time to recharge. 🔋 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW2026 #MentalHealthTips #MentalHealthAlliance #Chester #SmallCharity
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The Chester Bluecoat Charity retweeted
In 2025, @MindCharity found that 20.1% of adults in England were living with mental health difficulties like anxiety or depression. And adults in the most deprived areas had even higher rates of mental health problems. And these numbers are steadily rising... 1/2
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Our grant giving programme supports organisations who work with those experiencing poverty or disadvantage. Read about a grant we awarded last year that supported the voluntary sector thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #grant #charity #volunteer #chester #bluecoat
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The Chester Bluecoat Charity retweeted
Fantastic news!! From Wednesday 13th May I will be in at the amazing @calmcoffeecic in Chester town centre from 12.30pm till 2.30pm offering free Budgeting. We cannot wait to work together and try and help so many!
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Calling all local charities! If you want to share your event/information on our Bluecoat noticeboard, pop by with it and we will happily display it 😀 #chester #charity #event #poster #bluecoat
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Create engaging content! Our next FREE training event at The Bluecoat! #training #charity #content #free #bluecoat #chester thechesterbluecoatcharity.co…
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We have produced guidance to help applicants complete our grant application form. Read it here: thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #bluecoat #chester #charity #grant #applicaition #guidance
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Delighted to be supporting @dis_positive with Tarporley Social Circle, a group for adults with lived experience of disability and long‑term health conditions. thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #chester #bluecoat #charity #grant #disabilitypositive
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Huge thanks to Healthy Minds Matter for last weeks healthy minds workshop! Everyone left with techniques to support resilience, self‑care and boundary‑setting More free workshops are on the way ⬇️⬇️⬇️ thechesterbluecoatcharity.co… #chester #bluecoat #charity #training #events
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The Chester Bluecoat Charity retweeted
Update: I'm at Blacon Beacon on Wednesdays 10-12pm now, not Tuesdays! Thursdays 10am-12pm remain the same at @crossroads_hub. Another venue coming soon! So watch this space.🤩😊 #budgeting #communityfirst #Chester
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