A children s mental health charity had its headquarters in Essex ransacked by crooks while staff were out fundraising. Petty cash and foreign change were among the items taken during the raid on Kids Inspire’s base in Molrams Lane, Great Baddow. Locks and glass were smashed by the thieves, who also splattered paint throughout the building. It happened over the Bank Holiday weekend while Kids Inspire staff were raising money for the Captain Tom 100 Challenge by carrying out 100 acts of kindness. Despite losing some of its income as a result of the raid, bosses say no personal data or patient details were stolen.
A children s mental health charity had its headquarters in Essex ransacked by crooks while staff were out fundraising. Petty cash and foreign change were among the items taken during the raid on Kids Inspire’s base in Molrams Lane, Great Baddow. Locks and glass were smashed by the thieves, who also splattered paint throughout the building. It happened over the Bank Holiday weekend while Kids Inspire staff were raising money for the Captain Tom 100 Challenge by carrying out 100 acts of kindness. Despite losing some of its income as a result of the raid, bosses say no personal data or patient details were stolen.
Holly Lord, 19, who has used the service during the Covid pandemic, said: “I met Sue Bell from Kids Inspire and we had a long conversation about what would be best for me and came to the conclusion I should have therapy. “With my anxiety we decided about connecting my mind to my body. “I realised how important my body was as well as listening to all the different parts of my anxiety instead of pushing them away. “It helped me become more assertive and to listen when I need to calm down my anxiety.” The service is delivered by Kids Inspire, Open Door and South and Central Essex Mind.
A CHARITABLE resident has been dubbed the face mask queen after her humble campaign raised thousands for charities. Michele Perrin, 60, of Ipswich Road, Colchester is feeling good after her campaign which spanned six months helped support charities in the town. Michele works at the Colchester Sixth Form with one of her roles being their charity co-ordinator. A former seamstress and aware of the tough times charities are having thanks to the pandemic, Michelle decided to put her skills to good use my making a selling face masks. Starting in July, the operation was small and saw Michelle make 100 masks and selling them for £2.
A GARDEN centre has raised thousands of pounds for charity and helped to spread some festive cheer. Perrywood Garden Centre in Tiptree has raised more than £10,000 for its chosen charities despite a challenging year due to restrictions triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the money raised will go to Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity, Kids Inspire and Greenfingers charity. In a bid to generate some festive love, the garden centre also launched its annual Christmas Cheer campaign this month. Perrywood, which has a strong track record in supporting the community, teamed up with Tiptree Volunteers to deliver planters to people who, for one reason or another, deserved some special Christmas love