A SUPERMARKET has awarded a grant to a Wokingham charity that supports children and adults subjected to domestic abuse.
The Tesco community grant will enable Kaleidoscopic UK to buy camping equipment for families in need to be able to enjoy a holiday.
Louise Jedras, Tesco Wokingham’s community champion, presented a £1,000 cheque to charity founder Vickie Robertson, who set up Kaleidoscopic UK in 2019 after experiencing childhood and adult domestic abuse.
Ms Robertson said: “Hundreds of children and families will now have every camping gadget needed for an incredible holiday that they truly deserve. We are so grateful for this money.
“Most of our clients suffer financial abuse and economic difficulty, so holidays are a rarity for them. The camping equipment will enable them to enjoy a break in nature, relax, create happy memories and bond. We provide this free to families because the equipment can be very costly.
“So thank you, Tesco Community Grants. We think the scheme is amazing and does so much for those in the community.”
The supermarket awards funds to organisations that make a positive difference to their communities.
Louise Jedras said: “It really is a pleasure to give this money to Kaleidoscopic UK, whose work is so important to so many people rebuilding their lives.
“The services they provide, delivering training, hope and support, have already helped many people in recent years and will assist many more for years to come.”
Tesco Community Grants scheme is run in partnership with the Groundwork charity.
Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Tesco to provide these much-needed funds, which will help to support communities.”
In addition to providing holiday breaks, Kaleidoscopic UK runs survivor-led support groups for those who have lived through abuse, recovery programmes, and education services. Groups are free, independent and confidential, and open to anyone who has suffered any form of abuse.
For information about the charity, log on to: www.kaleidoscopic.uk
To apply for a Tesco Community Grant, visit www.tescocommunitygrants.org.uk
