A DUKINFIELD community charity has received a £2,500 funding boost to help continue its work supporting local children, families and vulnerable residents.
The Together Centre was awarded the donation by the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation after being nominated by colleagues at the building society’s Ashton-under-Lyne branch.
The funding will help the charity continue providing vital support to the local community through its wide range of services.
Based on Birch Lane, The Together Centre works to tackle loneliness, support vulnerable people, provide food assistance and create opportunities for residents to connect through community activities and events.
Amanda Allwood, branch manager at Yorkshire Building Society in Ashton-under-Lyne, said: “As a branch that serves our local community, we see first-hand the positive impact organisations like The Together Centre have on local people.
“From providing support for vulnerable residents to creating a welcoming space where people can connect and thrive, the centre plays an important role in improving lives across Dukinfield and beyond.
“We’re pleased to be able to support their work through this donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation and help them continue making a positive difference in our community.”
Karen Evans, from The Together Centre, welcomed the funding and said it would help the charity continue its work with local families: “We are really thankful for the donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation that will help us continue to support children and families in our community.”
The Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation is funded through the Small Change Big Difference® scheme, which allows members to donate the pennies from the annual interest on their savings accounts to support smaller charities across the UK.
The foundation focuses on helping organisations that provide urgent support or relief to people experiencing financial hardship, enabling charities to respond to immediate needs within their communities.
People wishing to support The Together Centre or find out more about its work can visit: http://www.the-together-centre.place-all.com/.