JCS National Lottery Funding success ensures launch of Wellbeing Project

23 July 2024

Jewish Care Scotland were delighted to hear of their National Lottery funding success last week.  With thanks to National Lottery players, the charity plans to deliver their Wellbeing Project which includes weekly exercise classes as well as a digital skills project. 

From Monday 5 August, JCS gentle movement class will take place each week between 10.30am and 11.30am at the Walton Community Care Centre.  Powered by MorphFit, the group exercise class offers a chance to get moving with our trained instructor Cara.  All attendees can go at their own pace and exercises are adaptable to everyone’s individual abilities.  Participants are welcome to stay after class for a tea, coffee or fruit juice and a chance to catch up with others. 

Of the Wellbeing Project, Deputy Chief Executive Robyn Friel said: “Our main objectives as an organisation include connecting people and promoting wellbeing and this project meets both.  The weekly movement class has increased in numbers each week since we launched the trial in May, with people telling their friends about it.  It’s a great way to start to the week.” 

The charity plans to launch a digital skills project in the early Autumn, following feedback from the community who lack confidence in their use of technology.  The project will include guidance and information on online safety, and ways to stay connected through the use of apps and finding out about events in your area, with a focus on making technology work for you.  Participants will have the opportunity to shape the sessions through feedback to ensure it delivers relevant and meaningful sessions.  The first digital skills workshop will take place during Welcome Wednesday on 28 August from 1pm and offers a chance to ask our Digital Champion, Cally Gunn, any questions and to register your interest to take part in the project.

Robyn continued, “We are so grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for their support and contribution to allow us to bring this project to life.  It will have a huge impact on the people who will take part.”