The Lords Feoffees have given funding to Nursery Rhymes to purchase a six seater “Kiddie Bus.”

Nursery Rhymes is a day nursery, situated on the south side of Bridlington, that provides government funded early education hours for children between 9 months and 4 years old.

The older children at the nursery attend weekly beach based sessions that support their all-round development, particularly their physical skills and well-being.  The new nursery bus will also give toddlers who attend the nursery the opportunity to get out into the local community.

Lord Feoffee, Chris Thomas, visited the nursery to present the donation to the Nursery Rhymes team and see some of the children heading out for a morning walk.

Lords Feoffees scholarship student, Christine Blackham, has successfully completed an FDA in Floristry Design from Bishop Burton College.

Christine, who chose to return to education in later life, is one of a number of mature students to receive a Lords Feoffees scholarship.

Over two years Christine has studied modules covering floristry practice, bridal design, the business of floristry, and more.

Working as Team Bishop Burton, Christine and her course colleagues achieved a silver award at the Harrogate Flower Show 2024 with their floral Medusa head (pictured.)

Reflecting on her time at college Christine told the Lords Feoffees, “without your financial help I could not have achieved this Degree and I will forever be grateful.”

The Lords Feoffees have given funding to Burlington Junior School for a large selection of books, two outdoor reading sheds, and two benches.

The school has revamped the library and developed specific reading areas outdoors to encourage and increase the opportunities to read in school.  A variety of books are made available to engage a curiosity in learning and also to introduce reading as a hobby which can be enjoyed in ‘freetime’ and not just something children do as part of school learning.

The Lords Feoffees have given funding to Bridlington Lawn Tennis Club to provide Lawn Tennis Association coaching training for four members who volunteer their time to coach at the club.

The club is situated at Dukes Park and has three grass and three hard courts where there is tennis coaching available for people of all ages and abilities.

Photograph of the cheque presentation kindly provided by the Bridlington Echo.

The Lords Feoffees are delighted to award a significant donation of £50,000 to support IntoUniversity as they open a brand-new centre within Bridlington based in the Key Centre at Christ Church.

IntoUniversity centres are physical spaces embedded in the heart of the communities they serve, providing a range of services to young people between the ages of 7-18 facing disadvantage, who are typically underrepresented in higher education. Through a range of after school academic support, workshops, mentoring and other activities, staff at the centres help these young people raise their academic attainment, develop and nurture their talents, build a love of learning and gain knowledge about potential careers and education pathways, all with a view to enabling them to reach their full potential.

Lizzie Boyce, Assistant Director of Development, IntoUniversity, says: “We are incredibly grateful to the Lords Feoffees for their generous support of this new centre, which we’re delighted to be opening in Bridlington, in collaboration with the Universities of Hull and York. We have a long track record of delivering impactful work through our centres across England and Scotland, but our work simply isn’t possible without the financial support of funders like the Lords Feoffees. Having support from a funder with such strong local heritage really helps when we’re entering into a new community. We thank the Lords Feoffees, as well as our partners the University of Hull and the University of York, and can’t wait to get started working with the amazing young people in Bridlington.”

Jonathan Greenwood, Trusts and Foundations Manager, at the University of Hull commented: “The University of Hull is delighted to be working with the charity, IntoUniversity, and York University to set up a Learning Centre in Bridlington, working with the town’s schools, to offer an innovative programme that supports young people aged seven and up to realise their ambitions, achieve their academic potential, develop vital skills and gain experience of the world of work. IntoUniversity Centres have an outstanding record of success across the country where they have successfully encouraged children to aspire to go on to further education. We are very grateful to the Lords Feofees for their incredibly generous support; helping to make a significant impact on the future prospects for young people in Bridlington from disadvantaged backgrounds. Improving educational attainment will equip the town with a skilled workforce, attracting businesses considering relocating to Bridlington, and boosting the local economy.”

Registration is now open for IntoUniversity Bridlington’s Primary (Years 3-6) and Secondary (Years 7-13) Academic Support after school club starting in September 2024.  If you are interested in finding out more about what’s on offer at the centre, or if a young person you know is eligible to attend, you can call the centre at 01262 410809 or email bridlington@intouniversity.org.

The Lords Feoffees have given funding to Bridlington Rovers U16s to provide the team with football training kits.

The team train at Bridlington CYP and have had great success in the Hull & District Youth League where they have recently been promoted to Division One.

Lord Feoffee, Chris Thomas, attended the team’s awards evening to present the donation to the players.

The Lords Feoffees have made a donation of £246 to Techy Tea CIC to provide uniforms for the team delivering tech help sessions.

Techy Tea are holding drop-in support sessions at Bridlington Community Hub every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month between 10:00am and 12:00 noon.

The team at Techy Tea provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals to learn how to navigate the ever-complex digital space and are bridging the technical knowledge gap by fostering digital inclusivity within East Yorkshire.

Lord Feoffee, Chris Thomas, attended a drop-in session to present the donation to the Directors of Techy tea, Dominic and Kathyrn.

The Lords Feoffees have made a donation of £1,965.19 to the New Pasture Lane Community Centre to cover the cost of carpeted flooring for the main hall.  The previous flooring had been in situ over 20 years and was very much in need of replacing.

The Community Centre is a registered charity with a mission to promote, enable and facilitate inclusive activities, which embrace and address the education, training, employment, welfare, mental health, social, cultural, and recreational needs of the local community.  Events taking place at the community centre include Crafty Club and a weekly breakfast buffet.

Lord Feoffee, Diane Davison, visited the community centre to present the donation to the centre managers Abi and Kate.

Picture by the Bridlington Echo.

The Lords Feoffees have donated £1,860 to Run With It to provide a series of “Match Day Takeover” sessions at Bridlington FC.  Children taking part get involved behind the scenes on a match day and experience different roles such as ticket sales, announcements, commentary, photography, player interviews and more.  The days provide a positive experience for all involved and also help to raise aspirations, life and academic skills in a practical way.

The Lords Feoffees have given funding to the Bridlington Old Town Association (OTA) for the purchase of a community defibrillator.  The defibrillator is situated outside the Priory Church Rooms.  Deputy Chief Lord, Dr Allan Watson, presented a cheque for the donation to members of the OTA while standing beside the newly installed defibrillator.