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Changing lives – that’s what we do
THE Steve Morgan Foundation has been changing people’s lives for more than 21 years, ever since it was founded by entrepreneur Steve Morgan CBE in 2001.
The philanthropist has committed assets of £300m and the Foundation has funded everything from the purpose-built Maggie’s Wirral, cuttingedge research into type 1 diabetes, as well as helping charities struggling with the impact of Covid-19.
However, one of the biggest changes the Foundation has consistently made to the lives of individuals and their families has been through the Enable Fund.
The Enable Fund supports people of all ages in financial hardship, who are in need of specialised equipment, including mobility aids, wheelchairs, buggies, wheelchairs and trikes.
The list also includes sleep systems, car seats, sensory equipment and communication aids.
Mr Morgan explained: “The Enable Fund was set up to support people to do the things most of us take for granted.
“It helps them to lead more fulfilling lives. ”
POWER to the people!
New chair lets Lewis whiz around the zoo
TRIPS to Chester Zoo have become a lot more fun for 16-years-old Lewis Murphy, thanks to the Steve Morgan Foundation.
Anew power-assisted wheelchair means Lewis can now whiz around the zoo with ease.
Lewis said: “I like the rhinos – and I really like the wheelchair. The old wheelchair used to hurt my back. ”
As well as having Down’s syndrome, Lewis has a range of conditions including a curvature of the spine, learning difficulties and a sleep problem.
Lewis lives in Prenton, Birkenhead, with his aunt and uncle Donna and Robert Kelly, who both have mobility issues.
Donna said: “The original wheelchair was too heavy and we struggled to push him.
“Lewis was becoming quite isolated. He used to ask us to take him out and about but we just couldn’t push the wheelchair very far. ”
He was assessed for a powerassisted wheelchair, but his family couldn’t afford the near £2,000 price tag.
The Steve Morgan Foundation stepped in to contribute £1,635 towards the cost.
Donna said: “Lewis is a lot happier It’s made a huge difference and has allowed him to do more. ”
POWER RANGER: Lewis in his new wheelchair RIGHT: Eve on her new trike
Here’s a team with plenty to sing about
MEET the team at TAPE Community Music and Films, who have made – and starred in –some top, awareness-raising films for Transport for Wales, the Department for Works and Pensions and North Wales Learning.
ASteve Morgan Foundation grant is helping the Colwyn Bay-based charity to continue providing unique training and volunteering opportunities in creative arts for people with mental health issues and complex needs.
Weekly workshops support up to 150 people to engage in film making, audio production, music, photography, podcasting and creative writing.
Chief officer Neil Dunsire said: “Thanks to the funding from the Steve Morgan Foundation, we can continue our life-changing work until at least 2025. ”
