Time to Talk is best in the west
A CHARITY said it was “absolutely delighted” to be crowned Charity of the Year at the Newbury Weekly News Best in Business Awards 2024.
Time to Talk West Berkshire delivers an emotional and psychological support service for young people aged 11 to 25 and parents connected to West Berkshire.
Charity service manager Tammy Willsher said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded the NWN Charity of the Year.
“This recognition is a true testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of our team, volunteers, trustees and supporters who tirelessly champion the well-being of young people and their families in our community.
“We are deeply honoured and grateful for this recognition, and it only strengthens our commitment to providing vital counselling and support services to empower and uplift young people.
“Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our cause – together, we are making a difference in the lives of young people in West Berkshire.”
As well as taking home the trophy, the charity was also given a cheque for £750 from the category sponsor and took
home all the money raised by a game of ‘heads and tails’ on the night, to help it continue its essential work.
Lucy Wellman and Rebecca Josling, from category sponsor Swift Logistics Group, presented the award to the charity and said: “The work that every charity that was nominated does is so important and often life-changing for so many people, young and old throughout West Berkshire.
“Our four finalists all deserve the recognition of being the winner this evening, but we felt one charity stood out for their continued hard work with an increasing demand for their services.”
Time to Talk West Berkshire has around 30 BACP registered counsellors.
They support more than 600 young people, with more than 7,000 counselling sessions each year.