Owners of local businesses have rolled up their sleeves to get involved at a Morecambe charity for young people with disabilities.
Unique Kidz and Co welcomed the helping hands people from firms across the Lancaster and Morecambe area, during its Corporate Volunteer Week, as part of preparations for the charity’s busy summer holiday club.
Representatives from seven businesses — Pre-Law, Lune Studio, TP Financial Solutions, Morecambe Bay Wills and Estates, CBRE, Accessplanit, Handelsbanken, and Thomas Graham & Sons — took time out of their working week to get involved in a range of tasks that supported both the charity’s team and its facilities.
Throughout the week, volunteers helped to repaint Unique Kidz and Co’s largest playroom, restore outdoor play furniture, recoat the potting shed, and assist with fundraising admin.
They also helped launch this year’s Summer Draw and provided support in the run-up to the Summer Fair.
Below, the team from Handelsbanken at Unique Kidz and Co.
Some volunteers even joined in with children at the charity’s popular Stay and Play sessions for under fives.
“We were absolutely blown away by the enthusiasm, positivity and commitment from every single volunteer,” said Chris Pilkington, corporate fundraiser at Unique Kidz and Co.
“Their support has made such a visible and meaningful difference to our building, our outdoor space and even our fundraising efforts — all in just one week.
"It’s a fantastic example of how businesses can make a real impact in their local community.”
The week ran from June 2 to 6.
Unique Kidz and Co provides specialist care and support for children and young adults with disabilities, and their families. The charity relies on the generosity of businesses, fundraisers and volunteers to continue its vital work.
The charity was founded by two Mums – Jane Halpin and Denise Armer - who couldn’t find suitable childcare for their own children with disabilities
It opened in 2009 with its first summer holiday club, where 65 young people attended. Now the charity has 187 young people with disabilities on their system and an ever-growing waiting list.
Below, the team from Thomas Graham.
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Lune Studio and Pre-Law
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