A HALEWOOD based charity that works to tackle concerns around poverty, social isolation and education has received funding for one of its projects.
Torrington Drive Community Association received a donation towards its “social supermarket” for pallets of food and resources, after applying for Redrow’s Halewood Community Fund last year.
The charity established the Helping Halewood Project following the pandemic to meet local needs, including those who were lonely, socially isolated or medically vulnerable and families who were facing hardship and poverty.
“During the past two years a number of initiatives have been established by us, to ensure that we can continue to meet the needs of local people who have been effected by the pandemic, and reduce the impact on local residents moving forward,” said Gary See, chief operating officer at Torrington Drive Community Association.
“Thank you to Redrow for their generous support. This funding will be a huge help to our social supermarket and emergency food/resources offering to local residents.”
Redrow launched the community fund after starting work on two new developments in the town – The Finches at Hilton Grange, off Lower Road, and Grace Fields at Hilton Grange, off Greensbridge Lane.
This voluntary gift to the community is over and above the statutory investment from Redrow linked to the Halewood planning consents.
Gary See, Redrow’s Julie Madden, Bev Usher and Anne Mackerel.
As well as new homes, the developments will include green open spaces and wildlife habitats, providing places for future homeowners to enjoy nature on their doorstep.
To support the growth of the neighbourhood Redrow has agreed to significant investment to improve local facilities, from healthcare and schools to highways, bus services and even equipment for the local leisure centre.
Sian Pitt, sales director at Redrow Lancashire, said: “Our funds are all about supporting the great work that is carried out by groups in our communities.
“The team at Torrington Drive Community Association have been providing a service to this community for 34 years. I hope this funding will make a big difference to the charity.”
For further information about Torrington Drive Community Association visit www.tdcaonline.co.uk.
For further information about The Finches visit www.redrow.co.uk/thefinches or call 0151 391 7310.
