Good News Day – Successful Grant

We’re delighted to share that The High Street Centre has been awarded funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation. £50,000 over 2 years.

This generous support will help us continue providing a warm, welcoming and inclusive community hub in the heart of Rawmarsh, supporting local people through social, emotional and physical wellbeing activities, opportunities to connect with others, volunteering, and targeted support for people affected by cancer.

As demand for our services continues to grow and operating costs increase, this funding will make a significant contribution towards the sustainability of our centre, helping us remain open, accessible and responsive to local need.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Garfield Weston Foundation for their confidence in our work and their investment in communities like Rawmarsh.

Sometimes the biggest changes start with something as simple as having somewhere to go, someone to talk to, and a community that cares. 💙

The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded grant-maker supporting charities operating in a wide variety of sectors across the UK that make a positive difference within their communities.

Established by W. Garfield Weston in 1958 through an endowment of shares in the family business – now known as Associated British Foods plc – the Foundation continues to be guided by the Weston Family. The Trustees, each of whom are direct descendants of the founder, play an active, informed role in its work.

This successful model has ensured that our charitable donations have grown as the businesses have grown, enabling the Foundation to award grants totalling nearly £1.7 billion since its establishment. The most recent financial year 2024-2025 saw the Foundation give away almost £130 million to 2,967 charities.