In December 2020 Comic relief provided funding for us to deliver Friendship Programme with a blended learning approach.
This project was open to people of any age who were finding it difficult to cope with lockdown and suffering from mental or physical health concerns due to the pandemic.
We had 50 participants who took part in the project and they each received kits for 4 activities which could be created during facilitated online sessions.
The aim of this project was for people to connect with each other face to face using the Zoom online portal and be able to enjoy the experience of making something together in a virtual way.
The online meetings were hosted by a wellness coach and beneficiaries also accessed telephone support throughout and connected with each other via social media.
It was lovely to see friendships blossom and people offering help, advice as well as sharing their own journeys and looking after one and other.