Here at Fair Frome all our work and projects centre around ensuring we make a real difference to real people in Frome. We work with the local community and people in Frome who need are help the most to ensure that our services and programmes reflect the current needs of the local community.
The last couple of years in Frome have seen our services expand and change with the rapid increase of need in Frome. From the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to rising living costs and fuel poverty as a result of the cost of living crisis, the Frome community has been impacted by our socio-economic climate.
2023 was a challenging but ultimately successful year in meeting our aim to provide practical support for those experiencing financial, health and social difficulties.
Lenka Grimes, Senior Coordinator said:
“For many people in Frome the past year has been an extremely challenging one with rising food and energy bills and inflation hitting individuals and families. Over 40% of our food bank users are in work but with high local housing rental prices and low wages they are unable to make ends meet. As a local charity as well as providing practical support we have also provided emotional support to those who come to our doors in crisis.”
Reaching people in Frome who need our support the most whilst making sure our projects provide support for actual need wouldn’t be possible without feedback and support from our clients and users. Here are some stories of how our work has impacted the people of Frome.