Wooden Spoon May 2020 Newsletter

WOODEN SPOON 1st Thursday newsletter M AY 2 0 2 0

THANK YOU

Intro from chairman Welcome to our May 2020 edition of our ‘First Thursday Newsletter’.

The committee are meeting regularly, and the charity is working hard to help small charities in the UK survive in the short term. This has meant that we are able to support 5 charities in Worcestershire by getting them some immediate funds.

You will remember that we are supporting Dines Green Primary School in Worcester and St Bartholomew’s in Stourport. These projects are moving forward despite the lockdown. We are in contact with both and will keep you updated. Both these projects will enhance the lives of the children and we are delighted to be supporting both Schools who do such a fantastic job. When we open these projects as soon as we can!

The challenge is now for us to raise further funds to support future projects which will be difficult in the short/medium term as we are unable to hold events. The needs of our beneficiaries don’t go away so will continue with our best efforts. The best way you help in the short term is to join Spoon as a member. https://woodenspoon.org.uk/become-a-member/.

We promise to get our events going as soon as possible. Please take time to look at our website www.woodenspoon.org.uk and keep a look out for posts from Laura.

Thank you for your continued support; it really makes a difference.

Remember – all the monies raised in the region stay in the region!

DONATING £1000 during covid-19 What Makes You Different Makes You Beautiful Who we help: 1. Children and young people including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down’s Syndrome, cerebral palsy, learning difficulties or any other disability up to the age of 19 years through the provision of care, education and recreational activities.

2. Parents and carers and siblings of children and young people with a disability 3. Professionals working within local special educational needs What we will be spending the monies on: We are still very much in action and will be using the monies to provide sensory home based packs & help me bears for children with autism and anxiety and food parcels.

Thank you Wooden Spoon Worcestershire.

How can you help? Simply join Wooden Spoon for just £50 a year.

DONATING £1000 during covid-19

Happy Days Charity Evesham It will be used for 5-10 children from Evesham aged 11-16 who have social, emotional and mental health needs and some additional medical needs will be going to a disabled holiday complex called Ty Glyn Davi s Trust near Aberaeron in Mid Wales with 3 adults. The total cost of their trip will be in the region of £1,430.00 which includes accommodation, lobster potting, dolphin watching and taking in local attractions food, fuel and sundries.

With thanks to Wooden Spoon Worcestershire.

Worcestershire Parents and Carers Association The funds would be spent keeping in touch with and supporting our members during this crisis. We are finding new ways to do this, including regular ‘meet ups’ on Zoom, weekly newsletters and updates to members, a telephone ‘helpline’ etc. We are also in the process of producing virtual yoga classes for our members.

Thank you Wooden Spoon.

New Hope Worcester

Spectrum Days

The money will be used to fund activities in the summer holidays for example trips out into the community for the children we support.

We are very grateful to Wooden Spoon for thinking of us to receive this grant & I know the children will have great days out as a result of this very kind donation.

Thank you Wooden Spoon Worcestershire.

We provide a range of services to our members, including the vital building based activities.

Currently they enjoy a myriad of therapeutic activities. Space is vital with the large amount of equipment, resources and people needed. Our membership continues to grow but we are running out of space to support them. The Cabin is currently in an inadequate condition, but has the potential to provide a fantastic space. This donation would allow us to sustain growth and offer alternative activities, using specialist providers with the potential to deliver art, drama, music etc. Creating a fantastic additional resource with opportunities to develop further workshops.

With thanks to Wooden Spoon Worcestershire.

Visit www.woodenspoon.org.uk for more information about our work.

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