Broadland Meridian are delighted to announce their awards for funding for 2026. Working alongside Norfolk Community Foundation, this year is its 10th anniversary, having awarded £250,000 since its launch in 2016.

Iain Grieve, Chair of Broadland Meridian said

These latest grants will enable these six charities and community groups, all of which work in the mental health arena, to make a profound difference to local people’s lives. The Broadland Meridian Fund is an excellent partnership between Broadland Housing, our contractors and partners, and the Norfolk Community Foundation, which is having a real and positive impact right across Norfolk, benefitting both our tenants and the wider community

Broadland has had amazing support from its partners and contractors, enabling the fund to continue and grow. Support from companies like Valiant and RG Carters (see full list at bottom of article) have meant a great deal and will ensure that the Fund will continue to prosper.

The latest grant recipients are:

• Deaf Connexions, which works throughout the county, receives £2,500 to support a range of activities to help reduce isolation and promote wellbeing in the deaf community
• Home-Start Norfolk, which receives £2,500 to provide early support interventions for families living in great Yarmouth with children under the age of five
• Musical Keys, which receives £5,000 to support the ongoing running costs of its Outreach Service which directly supports the mental health and well-being of vulnerable individuals in remote and isolated areas of Norfolk
• Norfolk Clubhouse, a community supporting people whose lives have been severely disrupted by mental health difficulties, receives £5,000 to contribute towards the cost of running its Norwich Hub
• The Bridge For Heroes receives £2,500 to provide monthly inclusive supported outings and activities for veterans in West Norfolk
• YESU, based in Sheringham, receives £5,000 towards the cost of delivering its connect services, providing help to children, young people and families struggling with isolation and mental health challenges

Broadland would like to thank all those who have contributed to the fund

Broadland are again proudly working with Holkham Estate and have purchased four flats for affordable rent and two houses for shared ownership at Wells-next-to-the-Sea.

These beautiful new homes reflect the surrounding area and local community.

Andrew Savage, Executive Development Director said

With North Norfolk’s ageing population and younger households struggling to remain in the area, the provision of affordable rent and shared ownership homes is essential to maintaining a balance. These new homes provide local people with an accessible route onto the property ladder

Homes for Wells A community led organisation dedicated to securing homes for local people, have also bought four apartments.

The first resident to move into the new shared ownership home is Liz. Having been in rented accommodation for over 13 years, this shared ownership has given her and her partner the opportunity to own their own home. Liz who works in the town and has many local connections said

The house we are buying has underfloor heating and solar panels, so it’s energy efficient. It has views over the bridleway and it’s easy for us to walk into town. We can’t wait to settle in!”