A community-based wellness group in Motherwell has received a welcome injection of funds from national housebuilder Persimmon Homes.
The Health and Wellness Hub was established in the town in 2012.
It provides vital support to many vulnerable local residents, particularly those with a learning disability, physical disability, long term condition or mental health issue.
According to spokesperson Ayeshah Khan, the group and its members have faced an extremely challenging last 12 months.
She said: “Being in lockdown, with the lack of social contact, has had a detrimental effect on many people’s physical and mental wellbeing.
“A further effect of Covid is that we have not been able to generate money to support our service provision. But we are still determined to assist those who are unable to access help to improve their individual health conditions.”
Award-winning housebuilder Persimmon confirmed the £1,000 donation to the Hub as part of its Community Champions programme. Under the scheme, each of the company’s regions is able to support two good causes every month.
To apply for funding or to find out more, visit: https://www.persimmonhomes.com/community-champions
James MacKay, managing director at Persimmon Homes North Scotland, said: “The Health and Wellness Hub has been supporting vulnerable people in the area since 2012. Over the last year its opportunities to raise funds have dwindled, while the problems of isolation and disadvantage among the community have worsened. The Hub serves a very important role in this part of Scotland and we are happy to support its ongoing work with a donation of £1,000 from our Community Champions fund.”
