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Why Bath shouldn’t be overlooked as a place in need of government…

4 May 2023

Philanthropic projects and wellbeing initiatives within a community cannot function on the goodwill of local people alone. Instead, their success is dependent on government grants, funding and support – a...

St John's Foundation

10 May 2023

The impact of marginalising older people in society

22 May 2023

As societies across the world continue to age, the issue of marginalisation of older people has become a pressing concern. With advancements in healthcare and increased life expectancy, the global...

Why an advice service is beneficial

1 June 2023

In today’s evolving world, handling the complexities of ever-changing administration and guidance can be challenging for older adults to keep on top of. Studies have shown that the effects of...

O4A: Creating 'Opportunity For All'

29 June 2023

When inequality exists at the outset of a child’s life, the cycle often perpetuates into their adult years. Those who are under-served during their early education can fall behind their...

How older adults can keep an active mind and body  

30 June 2023

Taking pleasure in gaining a new skill is something we experience regardless of our age. The joy of learning doesn’t stop when we reach a certain age milestone and the...

How food poverty is affecting BaNES families

4 July 2023

As a society, we have seen a sharp increase in the cost of food over the last 18 months. Staples such as eggs and milk have risen by 37% and...

Furniture Poverty: “Cosy Start gave me a fresh beginning without any of…

21 July 2023

Here at St John’s, we understand that living in poverty can have a devastating impact on a person’s wellbeing and mental health. As increasing numbers of people are finding themselves...

Impact Evaluation Report 2021-22 

8 August 2023

In 2020 we launched an ambitious strategy that focused on narrowing the attainment gap for Key Stage 2 children across Bath and North East Somerset by 2030. Through the Foundation...

A snapshot of The Foundation Fund in 2021

14 February 2022

February 2020 saw the creation of St John’s Foundation Fund. This was developed with the specific aim of narrowing the Attainment Gap for Key Stage 2 children living in Bath...