GRANT AWARD - DIG IN

​The 3R Foundation recently awarded £1000 to Dig In for a set of cordless power tools.
Dig In provides peer support and therapeutic activities for current and former members of the armed forces and emergency services facing mental health and other challenges as a result of their service.
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​Beneficiaries can take part in organised woodworking and horticultural workshops or use the Dig In facilities in Preston to work on their own projects. They also undertake projects within the local community creating and improving outdoor spaces for community use. These community projects give beneficiaries an opportunity to work in the local community. Transition back to civilian life after service can be challenging for many military veterans and involvement in community projects can greatly help the process.
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Woodworking activities take place in their large workshop and all the tools needed to carry out activities are provided by the charity. Over the last 18 months the number of people being referred to the charity has increased by over 30%. This is due to improved referral pathways within local NHS ICBs (Intergrated Care Boards) and the growing number of social prescribing services within GPs surgeries and other NHS departments. The growing number of beneficiaries meant they were short of enough power tools to carry out activities effectively. Increased numbers and use also means increased wear and tear on the tools themselves, meaning they need replacing more often. We were happy to help with a full set of new tools for them.

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