Bewdley Women’s Institute raise money for Kidderminster residential home
They raised £1500 throughout the year
Bewdley Women’s Institute (WI) have raised £1500 for Kidderminster Short Breaks.
Kidderminster Short Breaks is a Worcestershire County Council residential home that offers overnight short breaks for children and young people with learning disabilities and or challenging behaviour.
The service provides a safe, supportive environment where children can spend time away from home, while giving families essential respite.
Over the past year, the members have completed a number of fundraising activities, including raffles, coffee mornings, themed meals and community events.
The money has now been used to purchase a new large basket swing for the KSB garden, providing a valuable and enjoyable outdoor activity for the children and young people who use the service.
Stuart Hart, Manager at Kidderminster Short Breaks, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to Bewdley Women’s Institute for their hard work and generosity in raising such a fantastic amount. The new basket swing is already proving to be a huge hit with the children and young people who stay with us. It provides not just fun, but also valuable opportunities for relaxation, sensory play and social interaction. On behalf of everyone at KSB, thank you for making such a positive difference.”
Veronica Whatmore, Fundraising Coordinator at Bewdley WI said:
“To raise these funds our members have worked tirelessly over the last 12 months from organising events including the Spring and Christmas Fairs, a coffee morning and an Indian evening amongst others. We chose the Kidderminster Short Breaks as our nominated charity because we know what a vital lifeline they are for families in our local area. After three of us visited the unit last year we were greatly impressed by the energy and commitment of the staff who go that extra mile to provide a safe and relaxing environment for the children and families who rely on their services. We were so proud to present Stuart and Leon with a cheque for £1,500. Our members definitely hold the unit close to their hearts so it was wonderful to hear & see that the basket swing is now installed and heartwarming to know how much fun the children are already getting from using it.”
You can find out more about Kidderminster Short Breaks here.