Billionaire donates £250,000
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A RUSSIAN billionaire who lives in Remenham has donated £250,000 to help launch a mental health project.
Andrey Borodin made the donation with his wife Tatiana to Berkshire Community Foundation, which will help residents in Wokingham borough suffering with anxiety, isolation and stress.
The trial, which will run for 18 months, will be operated by mental health charity Oxfordshire MIND.
Councillor John Halsall, leader of Wokingham Borough Council, said: “This fantastic new service is coming thanks to the generosity of Mr and Mrs Borodin. I want to thank them personally.
“If the pilot proves successful, we will make sure there is funding in place for it to continue but this incredible donation has allowed us to start now.”
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