Morrisons Foundation makes donation to Skylarks Charity in celebration of retailer's 125th anniversary
The Morrisons Foundation is celebrating the retailer’s 125th anniversary by giving back to charities in the local community, with local Richmond charity, Skylarks being one of those to benefit from the donations.
Skylarks was selected as one of 125 charities to receive funds from the Morrisons Foundation and was delighted to receive £8,000 to continue delivering its essential work.
The charity provides a range of fun and engaging activities for children with additional needs as well as supporting their siblings, carers or parents. Services are available both online and face-to-face with classes taking place at the Crossway Centre in Twickenham twice a week and its Hounslow centre planned to open in the Spring.
Improvements will be made to the sensory rooms with the grant, as well as funding better staff equipment such as toys and learning resources.
Nic Watford, Community Champion at Morrisons Brentford Waterside, recommended the charity as part of the Morrisons Foundation’s ‘Community Spaces Fund’ which was established earlier this year to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
Community spirit has always been at the heart of Morrisons which was started by its founder, William Morrison in 1899 as an egg and butter market stall for local customers.
Nic said: “Being a Community Champion allows me to have strong relationships with the local charities and groups, to better understand the work they do. I’m very proud to have been able to help Skylarks receive the grant on the 125th anniversary of Morrisons which will go towards essential work that benefits those that need it the most.”
Sona Sharma, Community & Events Manager at Skylarks, added: “Skylarks Charity is thrilled to have been so generously awarded The Morrisons 125 Year Community Spaces Fund. The resources will help create a welcoming space for children to relax, play, and make friends, resulting in a meaningful difference for them and their families. Thank you, Morrisons Foundation, for helping us make this possible!”
The Morrisons Foundation was set up by Morrisons supermarket in 2015 and awards grants for charity projects which help improve people’s lives. Since launching, over £44 million has been donated to hundreds of charities across England, Scotland and Wales.
For more information on the Morrisons Foundation, please visit: https://www.morrisonsfoundation.com.