Charities we support in 2026/27

Overview of the Charities supported during 2026/27

Downham Market Rotary supports four local charities that each play a vital role in improving wellbeing, dignity, and community connection across Downham Market and West Norfolk. Together, they cover end‑of‑life care, dementia support, youth development, and emergency food provision, creating a balanced, community‑focused impact. 

Tapping House – The Norfolk Hospice

What they do: Tapping House provides specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care for people living with life‑limiting illnesses. Their services include inpatient care, pain and symptom management, counselling, bereavement support, and wellbeing programmes for both patients and families.

Why it matters: They offer compassionate, personalised care at the most vulnerable moments in life, helping families navigate difficult times with dignity and support.

Downham Market Foodbank

What they do: The Foodbank provides emergency food parcels and essential supplies to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. They also offer signposting to wider support services.

Why it matters: It ensures no one in the community goes hungry, offering immediate relief during crisis and helping people regain stability.

Downham Dementia Café

What they do: The Dementia Café offers a safe, friendly space for people living with dementia and their carers. It provides social interaction, activities, information, and peer support in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Why it matters: It reduces isolation, supports carers, and helps individuals maintain confidence and connection within the community.

The Swan Youth Project

What they do: The Swan Youth Project supports young people in Downham Market through youth clubs, mentoring, creative activities, sports, and personal development programmes. They focus on building confidence, resilience, and positive life skills.

Why it matters: It gives local young people a safe place to grow, socialise, and access guidance, helping them build brighter futures.