Wokinham’s The Link Visiting Scheme has been awarded Charity of the Year by the Great British Business & Community Awards.
From nearly 2,000 nominations, The Link Visiting Scheme stood out for its incredible work building friendships and tackling loneliness across our borough.
The national recognition is proof of the charity’s 27 years of dedication, compassion, and community spirit.
Marjie Walker, CEO of The Link Visiting Scheme, said: “This is a wonderful acknowledgement of the love and friendship shown by our amazing volunteers, past and present, and our exceptional team. It’s a privilege to work alongside such inspiring people.”
The judge’s comment states: “The Link Visiting Scheme has made an extraordinary impact in tackling loneliness and social isolation, connecting over 1,000 older adults with volunteers.”
They went on to call the charity a “shining example of compassion in action”.
