LYMM Sanctuary Hub is one of two charities to share a £25,000 donation from entertainment company with a social purpose Omaze’ following a recent fund-raising house draw in the area.
The Sanctuary Hub will use its £12,500 share to sustain three core projects over the next year – the Memory Café, which supports people living with dementia, parents and carers of children with special educational needs and provides vital respite for their carers , the Digital Café, which helps older residents navigate technology with confidence and the Vantry Project, an affordable mobile food hub serving more than 150 local families.
The Hub’s befriending project will also benefit from the donation, enabling it to meet growing local demand.
Omaze was introduced to the two charities by MP Esther McVey whose Tatton constituency includes both Lymm and Wilmslow.
She said: : “I am delighted that once again Omaze is giving money to excellent charities in our area. I know the money will be gratefully received and will be put to good use to benefit so many people.
“I’ve heard so many times from local residents about the work done at the Lymm Sanctuary Hub, which includes supporting people living with dementia, providing respite, as well as helping older people navigate technology – it is a very special place.”
Richard Pearce, chair of Trustees, Lymm Sanctuary Hub said: “We are delighted to receive this generous donation from Omaze. It will benefit our projects and services, enabling us to support more local people through challenging times.”
Caitlin Bahrey-Neumark, of Omaze, said: “Everyone at Omaze is absolutely delighted we have been able to make a contribution to these two fantastic charities.
Omaze is a for-profit entertainment company, founded in the US in 2012, which partners with charities in fundraising events.
