Although historically the hobby has mostly attracted a majority of male members, there are also now more and more female and younger members. The club also supports and encorages younger members who have mental health challenges and learning difficulties. Additionally, some members are widows and widowers, and the club provides an opportunity for them to get out and engage socially with other members.
They hold regular open days at their premises at Morecambe Street West and wanted to make sure that visitors and potential new members could find them, so they approached us at the 3R Foundation for a grant for to replace an exterior hanging sign, reface an existing pavement display they had inherited so they could reuse it, and purchase a new weather proof pavement display to go on Morecambe prom.

​Their goal is to help individuals improve their lives, discover new opportunities, and engage in meaningful activities.
They also run a vibrant community café at White Cross in Lancaster that not only serves delicious food but provides valuable work experience. To bring people together and combat isolation, they organize a variety of activities, including a festive Christmas lunch for up to ninety guests, lively celebration parties, concerts, and more.
The grant was used to purchase 20x stackable chairs, allowing more people to enjoy their parties, concerts, and special events. These chairs need to be wipeable to help maintain a safe and hygienic environment, as some of the older ones they have are still fabric. Their stackable design also makes them easy to transport, enabling the organization to use them at the community events they support.

​Its users are many and varied and include Brownies, Scouts, Playgroup, the Women's Institute, exercise classes, Coffee Mornings, a craft group, a choir, the Parish Council, the Outreach Post Office, family parties, and village entertainment.
The smaller hall’s flooring had been in service for the last 50 years and had reached the end of its life and was worn and difficult to keep clean. So they needed to replace the existing flooring with a new floor covering. This process required the removal of the old floor, covering the timber subfloor with plywood, and then securing the new Polyflor to the prepared base. This also required the removal of existing storage heaters and the library which was reinstalled once the new floor was fitted. Volunteers carried out this part of the work to help reduce costs.

It provides a fully Ofcom-licensed radio service to the community, featuring a mix of mainstream and specialist music, local news, and community information. The station also broadcasts programs focused on local arts and culture, as well as social issues such as refugee and asylum seeker stories.
Beyond Radio operates as a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization with 57 volunteers from diverse backgrounds, delivering 55 radio shows and 122 hours of live programming per week. The station has no full-time paid staff. Additionally, it supports other community groups and charities through on-air promotions, event support, and a website that serves as a primary source for local news and information.
Since its launch in 2016, the station has relied on mostly second-hand equipment, much of which is now nearing the end of its lifespan. Several computers supporting broadcast operations needed replacement, as they will soon become obsolete and incompatible with necessary software updates. To ensure continued functionality for at least the next five years, the station approached the 3R Foundation for a grant to purchase five refurbished computers which we were delighted to award.

​It provides a hub and drop-in center where veterans can find a warm, safe space to enjoy a drink and a snack while connecting with like-minded individuals.
The organisation offers well-being activities aimed at addressing loneliness and social isolation, as well as promoting health, fitness, diet, and, in particular, mental health. BVA has assembled a team of younger veterans to form a veterans' football team, based at and supported by Lancaster FC, which allows them to train and play at the Giant Axe occasionally. A grant was applied for to provide 15 training jackets.

​It has over 50 members and operates nine teams that compete in open, ladies-only, and senior leagues. Additionally, the club hosts several competitions each year, with a total of over 250 people participating. Various items of equipment are essential for the maintenance and upkeep of the bowling green. As their chairman has apparently stated often when expenses arise, "If there’s no green, there’s no club." Fortunately, the green is maintained and kept in good condition by a group of volunteer members who generously offer their time without charge. They approached us as they were in urgent need of a large-capacity 26” push lawn sweeper for collecting grass and debris after scarifying and treatment, as well as an edge strimmer for trimming grass around the perimeter and boundary of the green. We were happy to help.

Through clubs and programs led by local artists and businesses, E2M creates safe, welcoming spaces that foster creativity, friendships, and community engagement.

Committed to ensuring all young people have access to high-quality creative learning experiences, E2M has delivered over 500 free workshops to more than 1,000 young people. Now, the organization is on the brink of establishing its first dedicated creative youth space in Lancaster, further enhancing opportunities for connection and self-expression.

125 young people will participate in hands-on, offline workshops during February half-term, led by professional artists. Activities will include upcycling furniture, creating recycled plastic plant pots, and designing sustainable textiles, with workshop creations helping to shape the space. E2M’s work supports young people and addresses the growing mental health crisis. In a previous project, 100% of participants enjoyed taking part, 98% felt positive afterward, and 95% made new friends.
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They approached the 3R Foundation for funding to purchase 5x tables and a large storage unit. The space will serve around 50 young people weekly and over 300x 11-18-year-olds annually, providing a dedicated environment for creative learning and community engagement.

It promotes events, attractions, and activities in and around Bare while keeping members informed about local issues. They work independently within the community, supporting member businesses and local charities while also being committed to preserving and enhancing key community features in the village. The 3R grant allowed them to repair and undertake essential maintenance of benches along Princes Crescent, ensuring they remain safe and welcoming for residents and visitors. They also repainted the War Memorial, honoring its significance and maintaining its appearance for future years. To further enhance the village’s aesthetics, the organization also undertook the weatherproofing of flower barrels along Princes Crescent, protecting them from the elements and ensuring they continue to provide a vibrant and attractive display throughout the year.

N​ine local schools, including a special needs school and an alternative provision school, swim there weekly. The pool aims to provide a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for the community.
They needed to purchase four new whiteboards for poolside learning to replace old, rusted ones that reduce visibility for learners. These boards are used daily, particularly in school swimming lessons, and play a vital role in instruction. Additionally, two sets of backstroke flags are needed for the pool hall to replace ceiling markers lost after a roof replacement, helping prevent swimmers from hitting the pool edge. With the new peaked roof, flags that can be hooked onto the pool walls are required. Also some swivel hooks on the lane ropes need replacing due to age, ensuring continued use for lane swims and advanced swimming lessons. Finally with the balance left over they also managed to get some additional pool footballs.