Each year Peterborough-based housing association Accent Nene (www.accentnene.org) makes money available to help fund charities and projects in communities where its residents live. This year's allocation of £1,000 for Accent Nene's Thelma Lewis Awards has been split between two deserving Peterborough charitable organisations.
The Sue Ryder hospice at Thorpe Hall in Peterborough and Face 2 Face Family Welfare Association each received £500 to help fund their activities.
There were a number of high quality entries this year and the Best Value Link Group (BVL) – the residents' group responsible for selecting the award winners – had a hard choice to make. It was decided to split the award equally between what the group considered were the two best entries.
Both applicants were able to show the BVL how they work positively with Accent Nene residents in their neighbourhood.
The in-patient unit at the Sue Ryder hospice at Thorpe Hall provides specialist nursing and medical care focused on enhancing the quality of life for patients, symptom management, respite and end of life care. The day centre at Thorpe Hall allows patients to participate in a range of activities and the centre aims to expand its range of facilities.
Sue Ryder's Natalie Riddler explained: "The day centre wanted to purchase a Motomed Movement Therapy machine to help patients access gentle exercise, increasing their flexibility and movement and enhancing their independence and quality of life.
"Accent Nene's award will provide much needed funding towards purchasing the new machine and I would like to thank them for this kind contribution. We are delighted."
The other recipient of the award was Face 2 Face. The welfare association's volunteers provide emotional and practical support to parents of children with disabilities using their own experiences. Recently, there have been more referrals than volunteers available and more training for volunteers has been arranged.
Pat Murray, Face 2 Face project coordinator, said: "At the moment we run a drop-in session where volunteers can help a greater number of parents with emotional support and practical help, such as filling in forms and finding funding for respite.
"Funding is needed for volunteers' expenses and refreshments for parents attending the drop-in sessions and for the volunteers' course. We are delighted that Accent Nene were able to help us in this way."
There were ten entries and the final decision of the BVL was a difficult one. Pauline McGregor of the BVL explained: "We had entries from across the areas in which Accent Nene has properties ranging from small community projects such as children's play areas to large charitable trusts.
"We decided on Sue Ryder because it is a very important institution in the Peterborough area and maintaining its funding is essential. Face 2 Face was also chosen because it is an unusual community project but certainly an important one in that it helps families of children with disabilities within our community."
Commenting on the annual award, Jill Jackson, senior resident involvement officer at Accent Nene, said: "We were looking to support activities which involve bringing people together. For example, residents could apply for some money for a sports kit for a local team. Or they might be thinking of organising a carnival or festival. It could just be that they know of a club that needs a piece of equipment."
Applications are welcomed for the next award. For further details contact Natasha Chilcot at Accent Nene on 01733 295478.
The Sue Ryder hospice at Thorpe Hall in Peterborough and Face 2 Face Family Welfare Association each received £500 to help fund their activities.
There were a number of high quality entries this year and the Best Value Link Group (BVL) – the residents' group responsible for selecting the award winners – had a hard choice to make. It was decided to split the award equally between what the group considered were the two best entries.
Both applicants were able to show the BVL how they work positively with Accent Nene residents in their neighbourhood.
The in-patient unit at the Sue Ryder hospice at Thorpe Hall provides specialist nursing and medical care focused on enhancing the quality of life for patients, symptom management, respite and end of life care. The day centre at Thorpe Hall allows patients to participate in a range of activities and the centre aims to expand its range of facilities.
Sue Ryder's Natalie Riddler explained: "The day centre wanted to purchase a Motomed Movement Therapy machine to help patients access gentle exercise, increasing their flexibility and movement and enhancing their independence and quality of life.
"Accent Nene's award will provide much needed funding towards purchasing the new machine and I would like to thank them for this kind contribution. We are delighted."
The other recipient of the award was Face 2 Face. The welfare association's volunteers provide emotional and practical support to parents of children with disabilities using their own experiences. Recently, there have been more referrals than volunteers available and more training for volunteers has been arranged.
Pat Murray, Face 2 Face project coordinator, said: "At the moment we run a drop-in session where volunteers can help a greater number of parents with emotional support and practical help, such as filling in forms and finding funding for respite.
"Funding is needed for volunteers' expenses and refreshments for parents attending the drop-in sessions and for the volunteers' course. We are delighted that Accent Nene were able to help us in this way."
There were ten entries and the final decision of the BVL was a difficult one. Pauline McGregor of the BVL explained: "We had entries from across the areas in which Accent Nene has properties ranging from small community projects such as children's play areas to large charitable trusts.
"We decided on Sue Ryder because it is a very important institution in the Peterborough area and maintaining its funding is essential. Face 2 Face was also chosen because it is an unusual community project but certainly an important one in that it helps families of children with disabilities within our community."
Commenting on the annual award, Jill Jackson, senior resident involvement officer at Accent Nene, said: "We were looking to support activities which involve bringing people together. For example, residents could apply for some money for a sports kit for a local team. Or they might be thinking of organising a carnival or festival. It could just be that they know of a club that needs a piece of equipment."
Applications are welcomed for the next award. For further details contact Natasha Chilcot at Accent Nene on 01733 295478.
Accent Nene Prease Release, 2nd April 2009
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