A Plymouth charity has been presented with £90,000 from Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of media and entertainment group Global, whose radio stations include Heart, Capital, Gold and Classic FM.
Global’s Make Some Noise helps small charities and projects dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged youngsters living with illness, disability or lack of opportunity. The charities are given the chance to reach Global’s 25 million weekly listeners.
Friends and Families of Special Children was expecting a grant of £20,000 – but thanks to to the generosity of Global’s listeners across they received £90,000 – more than four times expected.
Kay O’Shaughnessy, chair of trustees and founder of the charity said:
“I am absolutely astonished and overwhelmed by the fantastic amount of money that has been raised and I still have to keep pinching myself to believe that we have been given a grant of £90,000.
“This money will make such a huge difference to the help and support that we are able to offer to all of the families who are in need of our services and will embed the long term sustainability of the charity. I really cannot thank heart radio and it’s fantastic and generous listeners enough.”
Friends and Families of Special Children is a non-profit organisation unique to Plymouth, providing information, support and services for families with disabled children, many of whom describe the charity as a life saver.
The charity’s services give families opportunities to network and create bespoke training and educational environments. It also offers individual family support and gives advice on relevant issues.
With the extra money, Friends and Families of Special Children can fund a new full-time support worker and reach out to more young carers and families of children with disabilities, who are not already receiving support.
