Batley dementia support charity given £1,500 donation
Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), a leading volunteering charity, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to assist with its Batley Dementia Support Group.
Across Britain, RVS mobilises volunteers to support people in need, working with healthcare teams and in communities providing practical help and emotional support.
The charity’s Batley Dementia Group supports up to 24 people who either live with dementia or care for a loved one who lives with dementia. The group is a safe space for attendees to take part in activities, have fun and socialise with others who understand the challenges that come with the condition.
Regan Hirst, Service Manager for Royal Voluntary Services Kirklees and Leeds Dementia Services, said: “Receiving the email confirming Batley Dementia Group had been chosen for this donation was wonderful. We rely on charitable donations to run our dementia services, and this support helps us continue providing groups that are a lifeline for many people facing difficult times.
“We are delighted to have been selected and are incredibly grateful that this funding will help us keep people affected by dementia active, engaged and connected within the local Batley community.
“On behalf of our group members, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Barratt and David Wilson Homes for choosing our dementia support group to give such a generous donation. It truly means the world to all of us.”
The donation from Barratt Homes came as part of The Barratt Redrow Foundation, which is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, across the UK to leave a legacy in the communities in which the housebuilder operates.
Gavin Birch, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire West, said: “As a leading housebuilder we strive to support the communities in and around the areas in which we build, and we are delighted to offer Royal Voluntary Service and its Batley Dementia Support Group a donation to support the fantastic work it does.
“The charity’s efforts align perfectly with our values to build stronger communities and enable people to live independent, fulfilling lives.”
To find out more about the charity’s services, visit the website at Royal Voluntary Service.
For more information on developments in the area, visit the website at Barratt Homes in the West Yorkshire and David Wilson Homes in West Yorkshire.