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for those who cannot access online resources. The speakers are making a huge difference to our recipients who are experiencing loneliness at home. Through this project we are enabling them to feel connected to the outside world.” Victoria Rowland, dementia co-ordinator, Age UK. “Newbury RDA provides riding therapy for up to 80 children a week from the local area which gives the children important physical therapy and also builds up their confidence. Despite being unable to open the stables or run any fundraising events during lockdown, the ponies still need to be looked after and fed, which is an expensive business. Greenham Trust has provided invaluable financial support during the Covid-19 pandemic which has been a huge relief to all of us.” Catherine Wilson, secretary and trustee, Newbury Riding for the Disabled. “Funding from Greenham Trust meant we could provide a vital continuation of mental health support for local young people.” Carly Newman, operations and

relationships manager, No5 Young People. “The grant from Greenham Trust’s coronavirus appeal meant that Loose Ends has been able to provide hot and cold ‘takeaway’ meals and food parcels to the homeless and vulnerable during the pandemic lockdown.” Linda Fergusson, chairwoman, Loose Ends Newbury. “Thank you Greenham Trust for your funding helping PSC to support families manage challenging behaviours during lockdown.” Tess Eagles, business development and partnerships manager, Parenting Special Children. Please give what you can to help others less fortunate Any amount no matter how small is welcomed. Please give what you can to the fundraising appeal via The Good Exchange (Greenham Trust’s online funding and fundraising platform) and every penny will go to help local people in need. With Greenham Trust’s Match Funding every £1 donated is

doubled to £2. Donate here: https://thegoodex- change.com/coronavirus Can you help by organising a fundraising activity? As lockdown restrictions start to ease, maybe you can get a group of people together to raise some funds with a fundraising activity. Newbury Velo cycling club raised money to support people affected by the Covid-19 crisis by virtually climbing the height of Everest, a total of 8,848m in just one day. https://app.thegoodexchange. com/fundraising-profile/380/ will-morris/17994/ greenham-trust-coronavirus- emergency-appeal Start fundraising here: https://thegoodexchange.com/ coronavirus Contact: https://greenhamtrust.com/ https://thegoodexchange.com Greenham Trust and The Good Exchange, Liberty House, Greenham Business park, Thatcham, RG19 6HS events@greenhamtrust.com

ONLY a few days to go before schools reopen and the journey out of coronavirus lockdown starts. Everyone is hoping that the end of the Covid pandemic is in sight in the UK, but we know in our hearts that many thousands of people will continue to feel the impact for months and years to come. In March 2020, Greenham Trust, West Berkshire and North Hampshire’s local grant funder opened a Coronavirus Emergency Appeal, donating £250,000 to the fund, which has grown to more than £520,000 thanks to the amazing generosity of members of the public, local companies and charitable trusts and foundations. Over the last 11 months, £392,163 has been distributed to nearly 150 charities and community groups across the area, covering a huge range of needs including mental health and counselling, meals on wheels for elderly and isolated people, telephone and online support for vulnerable members of the community, food parcels for overseas performers

from Zippo’s circus, mobile library services, nappies for families in need and food and other supplies for the homeless. But there are still so many more people who need help so please do what you can to help people most affected by the pandemic. Greenham Trust’s match funding means that every £1 you donate or raise through fundraising activities becomes £2. How have Covid-19 grants helped local people? “Thanks to the funds received from the Coronavirus Appeal Fund, FLAG DV was able to adapt to the changes of remote

working supporting 350 domestic abuse victims with free legal advice. Thank you for everything you do.” Amanda Findlay, office administrator, FLAG DV (Free Legal Advice Group for Domestic Violence). “The Covid Emergency grant made it possible for all our deaf pupils to continue learning during lockdown. Thank you Greenham Trust.” Robert Rattray, headteacher, Mary Hare Primary School for deaf children. “My Speakerfriend, the talking speakers part funded by Greenham Trust, support the most isolated in the community and provides mental stimulation

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