A NEW hardship fund has been given a welcome boost thanks to a housebuilder.
David Wilson Homes has presented £1,500 to the Wokingham Volunteer Centre to help provide additional support for some of Wokingham’s most vulnerable people, including the elderly and disabled.
The fund provides financial assistance to people being supported by the Centre’s gardening and community transport projects but who can’t afford the full cost of the service.
Wokingham Volunteer Centre chief officer Nick Fellows said the cost-of-living crisis is mounting huge pressure on its elderly, vulnerable and disabled clients.
“We are very fortunate to have the support of our amazing volunteers who give up so much of their time to make life a little easier for those struggling with aspects of their health, wellbeing and finances,” he explained.
“It’s an incredibly tough time for many, with skyrocketing bills and food prices so we wanted to be able to assist further where possible.
“David Wilson Southern Counties has made a much-needed contribution to get the hardship fund started, which will help lift a weight off people’s shoulders.”
The donation was made as part of the housebuilders’ Community Fund initiative, funded by the Barratt Foundation, which supports a local organisation each month with a donation, celebrating their efforts in the local area.
Kimberley Benson, sales and marketing director for David Wilson Southern Counties, says: “The Wokingham Volunteer Centre has been at the heart of the community for close to five decades, and its efforts to look after some of the most vulnerable people in the area are nothing short of amazing.
“The hardship fund will be vital, supporting those in greatest need.”
Wokingham Volunteer Centre places volunteers in a wide range of roles within the community, and is based in Wokingham’s Charity and Community Hub, off Denmark Street.
For more details, log on to: www.wokinghamvolunteercentre.org.uk
