Case studies
Every year Participants and other stakeholders are able to see the Dormant Assets Scheme first-hand, as beneficiary groups present inspirational speeches at RFL’s Annual Event.
The case studies below provide just a small sample of the social and environmental initiatives that benefit from the Scheme.
Reconnections
Reconnections is a service to reduce loneliness and social isolation in Worcestershire, led by Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Reconnections works with a number of brilliant local partners, that cater for everyone. From befriending to [...]
Centrestage
Centrestage was opened in Kilmarnock in 2006 by Fiona McKenzie & Paul Mathieson without public or grant funding and operates with the ethos that anyone - regardless of age, background or experience – can gain [...]
Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre
Harrogate Skills 4 Living Centre started out as the Junction in 1994 and aiming to help signpost adults with learning disabilities to help and advice, the organisation quickly developed to meet the needs of this [...]
Heart & Sound
Heart & Sound is a youth work charity recording and media studio run by young volunteers aged 13-24. Heart & Sound was formed in the Summer of 2014. Youth workers in Dunfermline noticed the amount [...]
Beat
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Since 1989 they have been providing support to people suffering from eating disorders, their friends and families, and other caregivers, and working to raise awareness and understanding of [...]
Unforgettable.org
Unforgettable is a company set up to provide products, advice, and a supportive community to help all those affected by dementia. The story of Unforgettable was first conceived when founder James Ashwell was caring for [...]
Oomph
Oomph! is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to transforming the quality of life of older and vulnerable adults through exercise and activity provision. Oomph! provides training, support and services to empower anyone working with these [...]
Teens and Toddlers
Teens and Toddlers is a leading youth development charity that helps young people develop the essential life skills and self-confidence they need to succeed in school and beyond. The charity runs an educational programme aimed [...]
Day1
Day1 is a youth mentoring program set up to provide a much needed support system for young people who are struggling to find direction in life. The Day1 mentoring program helps these young people (Day1 [...]
K10
K10 are a London wide construction skills network, training apprentices and deploying them where and when they’re needed. Name: Syma Khatun Age: 36 Apprenticeship: Plumbing Borough: Hackney Syma was one of the first K10 apprentices, [...]