£1,000 windfall for community class scheme
A CYNON Valley community group that is looking to raise funds for a parent and child class has received a cash influx.
ASD Rainbows has been supported with a grant of £1,000 from housebuilder Persimmon Homes East Wales for its project to work with young people on the autistic spectrum.
The charity is already making strides by providing an after-school club and pre-school group for youngsters twice a week, and the donation will make sure that the group reaches its fundraising target of £2,000 for the next year.
Adele Evans, from ASD Rainbows, said: “We are thrilled to be recognised by Persimmon Homes and it’s brilliant to be able to meet our fundraising target for the year.
“We are going to start a parent and child group for children under assessment for autism and with this generous donation we can now run sessions twice a week.
“The group will allow our staff to equip parents with strategies to help their child develop communication and social skills.”
Persimmon Homes’ national match-funding programme Community Champions seeks to support groups and charities working to improve the quality of life for local people.
Victoria Williams, sales director, said: “As a company we are committed to supporting the groups that make a real difference to the areas in which we build – and this month’s good causes are no exception.
“ASD Rainbows are looking to grow their charity and we’re very pleased to help them do just that, while the team at St Modwen are sure to raise a fantastic amount of money for an important charity in Landaid.
“Community Champions has handed over £1.5m to good causes across the UK and it’s great to see so many charities and community groups benefitting.
“Persimmon Homes East Wales has had a fantastic response to its Community Champions scheme and it is always a tricky task to pick our winners each month.
“If applicants were unsuccessful last month, we urge them to visit the Persimmon Homes website and to try again and hopefully they will become our next Community Champion.”