Fundraising Success for Carvers Wood Sheltered Scheme

Published by JenCooke for National Federation of ALMOs in Housing and also in Communities

Residents from St Georges Community Housing’s Carvers Wood Sheltered Scheme have helped raise over £800 for a local dementia charity.

The dedicated residents cleared out their cupboards and held two charity jumble sales to help raise money for Peaceful Place, a local charity which cares for patients suffering with dementia in South East Essex.

By selling items such as, clothes, shoes, and linen the residents were able to raise the money which will go towards building a day centre to help adults with the early signs of Dementia.

Established in 1996, Peaceful Place is a charity that offers unique specialised care and support for people under the age of 65 living with dementia and their families.

Karen Butler, St Georges Community Housing’s Sheltered Housing Manager said: “The residents have worked hard to raise the money for Peaceful Place and have done a great job raising £800.”

A cheque was presented to Celia Riley, a representative from Peaceful Place, at Carvers Wood who said: “We are delighted with the money raised by the residents and it will be extremely helpful to our patients and families who have to care for them.”

St Georges Community Housing’s sheltered housing provides older residents with comfortable, manageable and secure homes of their own. The organisation manages 1,684 sheltered accommodation units and received a 90 per cent satisfaction rating from residents in the most recent survey.

Established as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) in April 2007, St Georges Community Housing manages 12,900 homes and 5,900 garages for Basildon District Council. It works alongside the council and its residents to develop communities in which people are proud to live.

Organisations wishing to support the work of Peaceful Place should contact the charity on 01702 546476 or visit the website http://www.peacefulplace.co.uk