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Base Productions

Our extended media projects provide essential skills and training for young people keen to enter the creative industries. They also engage the wider community in local heritage.
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Children and Young People

We believe every young person should have a place they can go to feel safe, included and inspired. We provide a comprehensive programme of activities that meet the needs of local children and young people.
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Financial Resilience

Our food, grants and gardening support to help those in need through the cost of living crisis and beyond.
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Employment and training

Being out of work can have devastating effects on individuals and their families. We offer advice, guidance and training to help people into work.
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Older and vulnerable people

No-one should be lonely. We work hard to meet the needs of isolated, elderly and vulnerable people in our community through friendship visits, outings and other support.
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Better Lives Community Fund

Currently closed, contact grant@octaviafoundation.org.uk to keep updated
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How we make a difference

A selection of case studies that demonstrate the transformational impact of our work.