The WightAID Foundation made sure eight local charities and organisations enjoyed an unexpected Christmas bonus, with grants totalling £9,300.
The Foundation works with Island companies, investors, and individuals to support charitable projects on the Island that aid local people and places.
To date it has granted more than £480,000 to 176 different charities and community organisations on the Isle of Wight.
Members of the charitable foundation together with one of its business partners WRS Systems, that does a lot as a company to support WightAid, presented cheques to eight charities at a special grant giving ‘get together’ hosted by the foundation.
Those benefiting from the grant funding included the following local charities and organisations:
Isle of Wight Games Association which aims to advance amateur sport for the public benefit. Their grant will go towards attending the XIX NatWest International Island Games in Guernsey in July 2023.
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust which provides youth-led wellbeing and therapeutic support when it is needed. They aim to empower Island Children and young people to face life’s challenges.
IOW NHST Children in Care Team which has been given grant funding towards providing their Children in Care with Christmas gifts.
Community Spirited Café which was founded in 2007 and has a vision to put the community spirit well and truly back into the Island. They aim to bring people together and to stop loneliness and isolation.
The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society which has been given support to help Island Primary Schools afford transport to attend the Agricultural Society’s Educational Day in May 2023 to raise awareness of agriculture and the natural environment on the Island.
Lanesend Primary School which has been given funds towards costume sets and travel to attend the annual ‘Dance Live Performance’ at the Guildhall Portsmouth in February 2023.
Nettlestone Primary School which has been given a grant towards the construction of a Mental Health and Well-Being room. This will enable them to support a growing number of children that are demonstrating a need for this facility.
WightSAR which provide skilled volunteers to assist Hampshire Constabulary and other agencies in searches for vulnerable missing persons on the Island.
WightAID’s Founder, Geoff Underwood, said:
“It was so lovely to meet some of the amazing people behind the charities we supported this month.
"We believe it is beneficial that Island charities meet each other and share common challenges in the voluntary sector, as well as the opportunity to provide an overview of each other’s objectives as a charity.”
The WightAid Foundation is supported by partners from the Island’s business community. Applications for grant support can be applied for online.
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