A SWINDON charity which supports people who have suffered strokes sent its clients on a fun day out thanks to a generous donation. The McCarthy Stone Foundation gave Swindon Stroke Support £500 which helped fund a group tip to the Cotswold Wildlife Park. The money covered entrance fees, lunch, wheelchair-accessible transport and mobility scooter hire. Established in 1981, Swindon Stroke Support is a registered charity run entirely by volunteers which offers a weekly social support group for stroke survivors and their carers which includes a varied programme of social activities, day trips and holidays. Treasurer Gerald Stephenson said: “The pandemic has meant that we haven’t been able to run our groups for nearly 15 months, so we’re looking forward to getting everyone back together again. We’re so grateful for this kind donation from the McCarthy Stone Foundation, which helped group members get together and enjoy a fun outing after we’ve all experienced a rea
Generous donation paid for Swindon stroke charity clients wildlife park day out
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Bobby Van The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust has been donated £500 from the McCarthy Stone Foundation to help improve home security for vulnerable groups in Wiltshire. Established 20 years ago, the Wilshire Bobby Van Trust aims to secure the homes of the over 60s and anyone aged over 18 with a registered disability, who have become or are at risk of becoming victims of crime in their own homes. The service is entirely free of charge and, as well as offering practical advice on how to stay safe at home, the Trust also undertakes full security assessments, installing appropriate security hardware where required.