Foundations is the National Body for Home Improvement Agencies across England. We are appointed by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to:
Provides a range of practical services for people and communities, in Stapleford and surrounding areas as well as some services across the south Broxtowe area (including Attenborough, Beeston, Bramcote, Chilwell, Stapleford, Strelley Village, and Trowell). Services include gardening, decorating, odd jobs and domestic/home cleaning support. Operates a transport scheme, a befriending scheme and a community outreach advisor service (for people over 50 throughout Broxtowe). Lunch clubs, exercise and keep fit classes for older people, friendship group and 'Silver Surfers' Internet Cafe. Arranges trips and outings as well as community chiropody and therapeutic care. All services are self-referral, some are delivered at different community venues and various charges may apply.
The Bureau is based in the Stapleford Care Centre which has level access; the Bureau's services are not provided on the ground floor and there is a wheelchair-accessible lift and toilet. There is an induction/hearing loop system.
If you are a homeowner or a private tenant, you may be able to claim help towards making repairs, improvements or adaptations to your home, and to help you keep your independence.
Disabled Facilities Grants could help pay for necessary changes to your home - such as stair lifts - so that you can continue to live independently. If you have a disability, you may be able to get a grant. Your council will base this on your circumstances. Your income and savings will affect the level of grant you could get.
Local authorities have general powers to improve living conditions in their area in the ways they consider the most appropriate.
The factsheet Funding repairs, improvements and adaptations explains what assistance may be available to homeowners and tenants to help them meet the costs of repairs, improvements and adaptations.
The Handyperson Scheme can help with odd jobs around your home such as fitting curtains, putting up shelves and fixing leaky taps. The scheme will arrange for reputable and reliable tradespeople to carry out these repairs at a subsidised rate.
Please contact the scheme to check eligibility criteria.
Funded through local partnerships.
To provide practical support to people 60+and all members of society whatever age in need of such assistance in their own homes. Presentation given to groups on request.