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Background

The McCarthy Stone Foundation was launched in 2020 and is an independent registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by a board of volunteer trustees from McCarthy Stone and independent members from outside the organisation. The Foundation aims to deliver a grants programme, longer-term charity partnerships and volunteering opportunities.

Projects should focus on initiatives to support people with dementia over 65 years old in Great Britain. Funding has been prioritised to organisations able to demonstrate they are working in specified locations across certain regions: locations have been selected based on data from the ONS, Age UK, and the Centre for Ageing Better, with a key focus on areas where income deprivation and loneliness affect people with dementia is most acute. Applicants should check the Foundation website for full details of the specified regions.

Objectives of Fund

The programme aims to support organisations providing services for people over 65 years old with dementia in areas of deprivation affecting older people in Great Britain. Memory cafes and dementia clubs are supported.

Value Notes

Grants up to £7,500 are available. It is anticipated that over 20 dementia clubs and memory cafes will be supported.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is not a specified requirement.

Who Can Apply

Community organisations, registered charities and CICs limited by guarantee working in England, Scotland or Wales may apply. Exempt charities will also be considered.

Organisations must have:

  • An annual income less than £250,000.
  • A governing document.
  • A registered bank account in the name of the organisation.

Organisations must be working with adults with dementia over 65 years of age and specifically be providing services which assist people with dementia and/or their carers. This might include services like the provision of Dementia Memory Café’s or Carer courses.

In addition, organisations must be working in deprived areas of Great Britain. Only applications from deprived areas are accepted and applicants should refer to the list of specified areas at the McCarthy Stone Foundation website for eligibility.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Groups with an annual income over £250,000.
  • Connector or infrastructure services e.g. citizens advice or community transport.
  • Individuals.
  • Contributions to general appeals or circulars.
  • Religious activity which is not for wider public benefit.
  • Public bodies to carry out their statutory obligations.
  • Activities which solely support animal welfare.
  • Activities which have already taken place.
  • Grant-making by other organisations.
  • Privately owned and profit-distributing companies or limited partnerships.

CICs cannot apply for core cost funding.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding is available for core and project costs (for e.g. dementia clubs, memory cafes, carer support courses) in Great Britain to assist older adults with dementia.

Location

Great Britain

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 13 March 2026 for review in late April.

Guidance and an online application form are available from the Foundation website.

Contact the McCarthy Stone Foundation for further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Graeme Marsh
    Foundation Manager
    McCarthy Stone Foundation
    4th Floor
    100 Holdenhurst Road
    Bournemouth
    Dorset
    BH8 8AQ
    Tel: 01202 292480
    Email: Graeme.Marsh@mccarthyandstone-foundation.org.uk


Background

The Screwfix Foundation is a grant-making charity which was created by trade retailers Screwfix in 2013.

The funds for the grants programme are raised throughout the year with an eye to supporting causes that will change people's lives.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended for both national and local charities across the UK so that they can fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress) in the UK.

Due to the very high number of applications received each quarter, Screwfix will give priority to the following projects:

  • Where Screwfix is funding the project in full.
  • Where the project will directly benefit people in need and will have a lasting impact.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

Funding needs to be spent within 12 months from receipt of payment.

Who Can Apply

Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations based in the UK (including specialist not-for-profit schools) can apply.

Applications will be accepted from:

  • Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  • Registered Charities with OSCR
  • Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
  • Registered Community Benefit Society with the FCA
  • Registered Cooperative Society with the FCA
  • Registered Community Interest Company (CIC) with Companies House.

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be supporting people in need in the UK by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress. The main beneficiaries could be:
    • People suffering from sickness or disabilities.
    • People from diverse groups.
    • Disadvantaged or vulnerable people.
    • People suffering from financial hardship.
    • People suffering from mental health issues.
    • Other.
  • Be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings.
  • Have suitable governance to manage funds, eg, financial reporting, committee meetings, etc.

Both national and local charities can apply.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Items that are easily removable from a property such as soft furnishings, curtains, tables, chairs etc.
  • White goods or electronic items.
  • Grants for research.
  • Purchase of vehicles.
  • Purchase of garden machinery or removeable furniture such as lawnmowers, chairs or plants.
  • Repayment of loans.
  • Annual Rent or service charges.
  • Sponsorships.
  • Salaries.
  • Organisations that support wildlife or animals as their main beneficiary.
  • Groups that have received funding from the Screwfix Foundation within the last two years.
  • Projects that will benefit the general public ie, community centres, sports clubs and associations, uniformed groups such as scout and girl guide groups.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is for projects which improve a physical building (or land attached to it) that is used by people in need.

The funding is to be used for the following types of projects:

  • Improved energy efficient lighting and heating
  • Installation of new kitchen, bathroom etc.
  • Installation of a sensory room.
  • General painting and decorating.
  • Improving safety and security of a building.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

The guidelines and online application form can be found on The Screwfix Foundation website.

The trustees meet to review applications in March, June, September and December. The cut off date for applications is 12pm on the 10th of the month prior to the Trustee meeting.

The application windows are:

  • 11 November to 10 February for the March meeting with a decision by 30 March.
  • 11 February to 10 May for the June Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 July.
  • 11 May to 10 August for the September Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 September.
  • 11 August to 10 November for the December Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 December.

All projects that are successful will be listed on the Screwfix Foundation website.

Contact The Screwfix Foundation for further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
    The Screwfix Foundation
    Trade House
    Mead Avenue
    Houndstone Business Park
    Yeovil
    BA22 8RT
    Tel: 01935 414100
    Email: foundation@screwfix.com

Background

Everyone deserves a safe, secure, and decent home. The new Renters Rights Act aims to make this a reality for over 200,000 people living in private rentals across the West Midlands.

We need your help to spread the word of these transformational changes. Together we can empower private renters to raise issues with their property and get action taken.

The Renters Rights Act Campaign Fund will provide between £1,000 and £2,500 to community-based organisation across the West Midlands to run activities that raise awareness of these new rights for tenants, with a total funding pot of up to £30,000.

These grants are to support community groups and organisations who want to test new ideas or progress an existing project. The funding can be spent on one specific idea or can be used to fund multiple ideas.

We encourage applications from small community groups and welcome joint applications from local organisations working together.

Training sessions (open to all)

Free Renters Rights Act training sessions are available to all groups and organisations. The training will increase your understanding of the new legislation and help build your confidence in supporting renters.

You do not need to apply for the campaign fund in order to attend a training session. We do, however, encourage all fund applicants to attending a training session to help you design and plan your sessions.

Dates will be announced shortly.

For more information and to express your interest, please visit our Training Resources webpage.

Key dates

  • Applications need to be submitted by 15 March 2026 at midnight.
  • We will assess applications and let all applicants know the outcome by the 27 March 2026.
  • Projects will need to be delivered by the end of May.

Ideas for activities

Here are some ideas that we have thought of, but we would be keen to hear other ideas or initiatives:

  • A coffee morning where you offer practical advice on how people can raise concerns about their property and tenancy.
  • Door knocking and sharing flyers with private tenants in your area.
  • Pop up stands at local events or in high footfall locations where you can share information and signpost tenants to support.

Applying for the fund

If you are successful, the following will apply:

  • You will be asked to sign a grant agreement form.
  • Payments will be made in instalments with 50% granted on the signing of the grant agreement form and the remaining 50% granted upon the successful completion of your project.
  • You must share a breakdown of:
    • Where the funding will be spent, including links to items where possible.
    • Key metrics and performance indicators you will use to measure your project.
  • Once you have spent the grant, you must provide receipts (can be photocopies of originals).
  • Share your story for a case study with photos to showcase your work to others, noting the relevant photo consents.
  • Complete our short monitoring and evaluation online questionnaire.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. You can apply as a community group, community organisation or as a charity operating in the West Midlands metropolitan area. This includes Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.
  2. Have an idea that is connected to achieving the funds key aim of getting private renters to feel empowered to raise issues about their accommodation and get action taken now and in the future.
  3. You must deliver your project between the 1 - 30 May 2026.
  4. Spending must be complete by 30 May 2026.
  5. Your organisation must have a bank account to receive the grant funding.

Judgement criteria

Each application will be scored across these three criteria. Please also note that consideration will be made to ensure projects funded are spread across the region.

  1. Which community you will support and why they need better awareness of the Renters Rights Act
  2. What difference your project will make - how it will benefit your organisation and your local community
  3. How you will deliver the work

Deadline for submissions is the 15 March 2026 at midnight.

We will assess applications and let all applicants know the outcome by the 27 March 2026.

If you have any questions or want to run an idea past us before applying, please email rentersrights@wmca.org.uk.

How to apply

Apply for the Renters Rights Grant

Easyfundraising Impact Fund : 20 x £500 unrestricted grants

The new easyfundraising Impact Fund is now open with 20 unrestricted grants of £500 for UK not-for-profit organisations to help them continue or enhance their work. The grant is unrestricted, so it can be used wherever the money is needed most to support your work.

When to apply: 23 February – 5 April

Who can apply:

The fund is open to UK based:

  • Registered charities
  • Other not-for-profit organisations
  • Sports clubs and teams
  • Schools and education settings
  • Social enterprises and CICs
  • After-school and youth groups
  • Churches and religious organisations

How it’s awarded: The application form is straightforward. Grants will be awarded to organisations that best explain how they would use the £500. The grants will be awarded across a mix of categories and locations, and the fund is open to organisations of all sizes and structures.

Apply here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund

About easyfundraising:
easyfundraising is a simple way for your organisation to raise extra funds from everyday online shopping. When your community shops with over 8,000 retailers through easyfundraising, the retailer makes a donation to your organisation — at no extra cost to anyone. From a weekly grocery shop to booking a holiday, it all helps generate free donations.

Donations are paid to you every three months, and because they’re unrestricted, you can spend the money on whatever your organisation needs most. Register for free funding with easyfundraising here https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/community/




Top Tips - Keep it simple!

Make your application as easy to read as possible - the people who are assessing your application may not have a lot of time or much knowledge of the work you do so being clear is key.

Avoid complicated wording or acronyms if funders understand what you are asking for and how you meet their criteria, they are much more likely to say yes to funding your activity.


Don't Forget

Don’t forget if you are just starting out our get started guides have a range of information including setting up a group writing a constitution and finding and applying for funding

More information about the team and what we can offer can be found on our web pages.

Got an idea for the newsletter – we would love to hear from you!


Background

The McCarthy Stone Foundation was launched in 2020 and is an independent registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by a board of volunteer trustees from McCarthy Stone and independent members from outside the organisation. The Foundation aims to deliver a grants programme, longer-term charity partnerships and volunteering opportunities.

Projects should focus on initiatives to support people with dementia over 65 years old in Great Britain. Funding has been prioritised to organisations able to demonstrate they are working in specified locations across certain regions: locations have been selected based on data from the ONS, Age UK, and the Centre for Ageing Better, with a key focus on areas where income deprivation and loneliness affect people with dementia is most acute. Applicants should check the Foundation website for full details of the specified regions.

Objectives of Fund

The programme aims to support organisations providing services for people over 65 years old with dementia in areas of deprivation affecting older people in Great Britain. Memory cafes and dementia clubs are supported.

Value Notes

Grants up to £7,500 are available. It is anticipated that over 20 dementia clubs and memory cafes will be supported.

Match Funding Restrictions

Match funding is not a specified requirement.

Who Can Apply

Community organisations, registered charities and CICs limited by guarantee working in England, Scotland or Wales may apply. Exempt charities will also be considered.

Organisations must have:

  • An annual income less than £250,000.
  • A governing document.
  • A registered bank account in the name of the organisation.

Organisations must be working with adults with dementia over 65 years of age and specifically be providing services which assist people with dementia and/or their carers. This might include services like the provision of Dementia Memory Café’s or Carer courses.

In addition, organisations must be working in deprived areas of Great Britain. Only applications from deprived areas are accepted and applicants should refer to the list of specified areas at the McCarthy Stone Foundation website for eligibility.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Groups with an annual income over £250,000.
  • Connector or infrastructure services e.g. citizens advice or community transport.
  • Individuals.
  • Contributions to general appeals or circulars.
  • Religious activity which is not for wider public benefit.
  • Public bodies to carry out their statutory obligations.
  • Activities which solely support animal welfare.
  • Activities which have already taken place.
  • Grant-making by other organisations.
  • Privately owned and profit-distributing companies or limited partnerships.

CICs cannot apply for core cost funding.

Eligible Expenditure

Funding is available for core and project costs (for e.g. dementia clubs, memory cafes, carer support courses) in Great Britain to assist older adults with dementia.

Location

Great Britain

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 13 March 2026 for review in late April.

Guidance and an online application form are available from the Foundation website.

Contact the McCarthy Stone Foundation for further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Graeme Marsh
    Foundation Manager
    McCarthy Stone Foundation
    4th Floor
    100 Holdenhurst Road
    Bournemouth
    Dorset
    BH8 8AQ
    Tel: 01202 292480
    Email: Graeme.Marsh@mccarthyandstone-foundation.org.uk


Background

The Screwfix Foundation is a grant-making charity which was created by trade retailers Screwfix in 2013.

The funds for the grants programme are raised throughout the year with an eye to supporting causes that will change people's lives.

Objectives of Fund

The funding is intended for both national and local charities across the UK so that they can fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need (by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress) in the UK.

Due to the very high number of applications received each quarter, Screwfix will give priority to the following projects:

  • Where Screwfix is funding the project in full.
  • Where the project will directly benefit people in need and will have a lasting impact.

Value Notes

Grants of up to £5,000 are available.

Funding needs to be spent within 12 months from receipt of payment.

Who Can Apply

Registered charities and not-for-profit organisations based in the UK (including specialist not-for-profit schools) can apply.

Applications will be accepted from:

  • Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  • Registered Charities with OSCR
  • Registered Charities with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
  • Registered Community Benefit Society with the FCA
  • Registered Cooperative Society with the FCA
  • Registered Community Interest Company (CIC) with Companies House.

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be supporting people in need in the UK by reason of financial hardship, sickness, disability or other disadvantage or distress. The main beneficiaries could be:
    • People suffering from sickness or disabilities.
    • People from diverse groups.
    • Disadvantaged or vulnerable people.
    • People suffering from financial hardship.
    • People suffering from mental health issues.
    • Other.
  • Be looking for funding to support projects that relate to the repair, maintenance, improvement or construction of homes, community buildings and other buildings.
  • Have suitable governance to manage funds, eg, financial reporting, committee meetings, etc.

Both national and local charities can apply.

Restrictions

The following are not eligible for funding:

  • Items that are easily removable from a property such as soft furnishings, curtains, tables, chairs etc.
  • White goods or electronic items.
  • Grants for research.
  • Purchase of vehicles.
  • Purchase of garden machinery or removeable furniture such as lawnmowers, chairs or plants.
  • Repayment of loans.
  • Annual Rent or service charges.
  • Sponsorships.
  • Salaries.
  • Organisations that support wildlife or animals as their main beneficiary.
  • Groups that have received funding from the Screwfix Foundation within the last two years.
  • Projects that will benefit the general public ie, community centres, sports clubs and associations, uniformed groups such as scout and girl guide groups.

Eligible Expenditure

The funding is for projects which improve a physical building (or land attached to it) that is used by people in need.

The funding is to be used for the following types of projects:

  • Improved energy efficient lighting and heating
  • Installation of new kitchen, bathroom etc.
  • Installation of a sensory room.
  • General painting and decorating.
  • Improving safety and security of a building.

Location

United Kingdom

How To Apply

The guidelines and online application form can be found on The Screwfix Foundation website.

The trustees meet to review applications in March, June, September and December. The cut off date for applications is 12pm on the 10th of the month prior to the Trustee meeting.

The application windows are:

  • 11 November to 10 February for the March meeting with a decision by 30 March.
  • 11 February to 10 May for the June Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 July.
  • 11 May to 10 August for the September Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 September.
  • 11 August to 10 November for the December Trustee meeting with a decision by 30 December.

All projects that are successful will be listed on the Screwfix Foundation website.

Contact The Screwfix Foundation for further information.

Contacts

For further information on how to obtain this fund, please contact the following:

  1. Enquiries
    The Screwfix Foundation
    Trade House
    Mead Avenue
    Houndstone Business Park
    Yeovil
    BA22 8RT
    Tel: 01935 414100
    Email: foundation@screwfix.com

Background

Everyone deserves a safe, secure, and decent home. The new Renters Rights Act aims to make this a reality for over 200,000 people living in private rentals across the West Midlands.

We need your help to spread the word of these transformational changes. Together we can empower private renters to raise issues with their property and get action taken.

The Renters Rights Act Campaign Fund will provide between £1,000 and £2,500 to community-based organisation across the West Midlands to run activities that raise awareness of these new rights for tenants, with a total funding pot of up to £30,000.

These grants are to support community groups and organisations who want to test new ideas or progress an existing project. The funding can be spent on one specific idea or can be used to fund multiple ideas.

We encourage applications from small community groups and welcome joint applications from local organisations working together.

Training sessions (open to all)

Free Renters Rights Act training sessions are available to all groups and organisations. The training will increase your understanding of the new legislation and help build your confidence in supporting renters.

You do not need to apply for the campaign fund in order to attend a training session. We do, however, encourage all fund applicants to attending a training session to help you design and plan your sessions.

Dates will be announced shortly.

For more information and to express your interest, please visit our Training Resources webpage.

Key dates

  • Applications need to be submitted by 15 March 2026 at midnight.
  • We will assess applications and let all applicants know the outcome by the 27 March 2026.
  • Projects will need to be delivered by the end of May.

Ideas for activities

Here are some ideas that we have thought of, but we would be keen to hear other ideas or initiatives:

  • A coffee morning where you offer practical advice on how people can raise concerns about their property and tenancy.
  • Door knocking and sharing flyers with private tenants in your area.
  • Pop up stands at local events or in high footfall locations where you can share information and signpost tenants to support.

Applying for the fund

If you are successful, the following will apply:

  • You will be asked to sign a grant agreement form.
  • Payments will be made in instalments with 50% granted on the signing of the grant agreement form and the remaining 50% granted upon the successful completion of your project.
  • You must share a breakdown of:
    • Where the funding will be spent, including links to items where possible.
    • Key metrics and performance indicators you will use to measure your project.
  • Once you have spent the grant, you must provide receipts (can be photocopies of originals).
  • Share your story for a case study with photos to showcase your work to others, noting the relevant photo consents.
  • Complete our short monitoring and evaluation online questionnaire.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. You can apply as a community group, community organisation or as a charity operating in the West Midlands metropolitan area. This includes Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, and Wolverhampton.
  2. Have an idea that is connected to achieving the funds key aim of getting private renters to feel empowered to raise issues about their accommodation and get action taken now and in the future.
  3. You must deliver your project between the 1 - 30 May 2026.
  4. Spending must be complete by 30 May 2026.
  5. Your organisation must have a bank account to receive the grant funding.

Judgement criteria

Each application will be scored across these three criteria. Please also note that consideration will be made to ensure projects funded are spread across the region.

  1. Which community you will support and why they need better awareness of the Renters Rights Act
  2. What difference your project will make - how it will benefit your organisation and your local community
  3. How you will deliver the work

Deadline for submissions is the 15 March 2026 at midnight.

We will assess applications and let all applicants know the outcome by the 27 March 2026.

If you have any questions or want to run an idea past us before applying, please email rentersrights@wmca.org.uk.

How to apply

Apply for the Renters Rights Grant

Easyfundraising Impact Fund : 20 x £500 unrestricted grants

The new easyfundraising Impact Fund is now open with 20 unrestricted grants of £500 for UK not-for-profit organisations to help them continue or enhance their work. The grant is unrestricted, so it can be used wherever the money is needed most to support your work.

When to apply: 23 February – 5 April

Who can apply:

The fund is open to UK based:

  • Registered charities
  • Other not-for-profit organisations
  • Sports clubs and teams
  • Schools and education settings
  • Social enterprises and CICs
  • After-school and youth groups
  • Churches and religious organisations

How it’s awarded: The application form is straightforward. Grants will be awarded to organisations that best explain how they would use the £500. The grants will be awarded across a mix of categories and locations, and the fund is open to organisations of all sizes and structures.

Apply here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/impact-fund

About easyfundraising:
easyfundraising is a simple way for your organisation to raise extra funds from everyday online shopping. When your community shops with over 8,000 retailers through easyfundraising, the retailer makes a donation to your organisation — at no extra cost to anyone. From a weekly grocery shop to booking a holiday, it all helps generate free donations.

Donations are paid to you every three months, and because they’re unrestricted, you can spend the money on whatever your organisation needs most. Register for free funding with easyfundraising here https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/community/

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    Arnold Clark, the UK’s largest independently owned, family-run car retailer, has been offering grants to communities in the areas in which it operates since 2021.

    Registered charities and community groups across England, Scotland and Wales can apply now for a grant to support cost of living projects.

    To be eligible, they must be based/operate solely in the UK and located within 50 miles of an Arnold Clark branch.

    Their work must directly support those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis, such as foodbanks, accommodation, poverty relief and where... Continue reading

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    June Newsletter 2025

    7 months ago

    Health Protection Community Grants scheme 2025

    Amount : Up to £5000

    Following on from the health protections grants that were offered in 2023 public health is pleased to share that they can offer this scheme again this year.

    The purpose of this grant is to help local community and voluntary groups to raise awareness on the specific health protection topics using methods that are likely to engage with the groups they work with.  

    This scheme offers small sum grants which can be used towards costs incurred from the project. For example, covering the costs of refreshments, printing etc.   

    Applicants must... Continue reading

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    May Newsletter 2025

    8 months ago



    Sport England – Movement Fund

    Sport England : Maximum value £ 15,000

    Grants and other resources are available for community groups, local sports clubs and grassroots organisations across England with ideas of how to tackle inequalities and help get more people active.

    The Movement Fund aims to help close the ‘significant activity gap’ between people based on where they live, how affluent they are, their sex, ethnic background or whether they have a disability or long-term health condition.

    The launch coincides with the introduction of Sport England’s new Movement Hub pilot – which aims to make it easier to find... Continue reading

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    9 months ago

    Barchester Healthcare Foundation

    Maximum value £ 2,500

    Grants are available for small local groups and small local charities to improve the quality of life and combat loneliness in older people as well as adults with a physical or mental disability in England, Scotland, and Wales.

    Background

    The Barchester Healthcare Foundation (also known as the Barchester Charitable Foundation) was established by Barchester Healthcare to reinvest into the communities it serves.

    It is a registered charity with independent Trustees. The Foundation was set up in 2003 with an initial grant of over £250,000.  Barchester Healthcare continues to make further contributions to the... Continue reading

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