Housebuilder’s donation
A CROWTHORNE charity that helps families whose children have serious health conditions has been given a financial boost from a housebuilder.
Sebastian’s Action Trust received £3,000 to help maintain its Berkshire site, The Woodlands.
The site provides a welcoming location to reduce isolation and provide meaningful support for families affected by serious health conditions.
It includes multiple buildings, including Ash House with a cinema, treatment and tranquil sensory room, and the Cedar Lodge used for baby and toddler groups.
The Tree House provides space for families to relax, and Ruby’s Den is a wooden cabin which was built in memory of Ruby Thompson, the daughter of one of the charity’s youth support workers.
David Wilson Homes is building three- and four-bedroom homes at the nearby Finchwood Park development and make the donation from its charity partnership, The Barratt Foundation, the housebuilder’s charity partnership. This supports children, young people and disadvantaged groups wherever Barratt Developments PLC, of which David Wilson Homes is a part of, operates across the UK.
Hazel Bedford, CEO at Sebastian’s Action Trust, said: “We believe that children facing serious illnesses should be able to spend quality time with their families in comfortable and supportive environments.
“Our holistic model of care gives respite to these families and ensures continuity of care at home and in the community, as well as in hospital.
“We do not receive any Government funding and this generous donation will enable us to give the best possible experiences to families we work with.”
Julian Hodder, managing director at Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties, said: “We are proud to support such an important charity that provides incredible facilities for families facing enormous challenges. The work Sebastian Action’s Trust does is truly admirable, and we hope the donation will help families enjoy precious time together.”