Building society donates £30,000 to local causes

By Tim Aldred

09 Aug 2024

Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation

The Marsden Building Society Charitable Foundation has granted a total of £30,000 in funds to 11 community projects in Lancashire.

The Nelson firm's foundation supports initiatives that promote financial well-being, social inclusion and environmental improvement.

Thanks to the funds, AFC Fylde Community Foundation will be able to teach year 11 pupils from Lytham St Anne’s High School and Saint Bede’s Catholic High School about employment, education and finances.

Carers Link Lancashire will deliver a series of bi-weekly well-being sessions for registered carers over 50 in Burnley, Barrowford, Colne and Nelson.

Colne Citadel will run additional bingo sessions for over 50s, providing food and drinks and socialising opportunities.

Colne Open Door Centre will offer a financial well-being course to equip locals with the skills for a better financial future.

Female Friendship Forum will provide activities such as yoga, arts and crafts and opportunities to get closer to nature for women over 50 struggling with mental well-being in the Pendle area.

Fylde Rugby Community Foundation will expand their ‘Walking Rugby’ programme into Lytham to help vulnerable and isolated locals aged 50+.

Heartbeat North West Cardiac Care will provide cardiac rehabilitation exercise classes in Lytham for people with cardiovascular disease or at high risk.

Nature Warriors will deliver 30 sessions to young people from Burnley and Pendle, focusing on reducing their carbon footprint.

Parochial Church Council of St James will expand its activities for Blackburn and Darwen locals, as well as purchasing equipment to support existing events.

TramShed Theatre Company will launch a new pilot project called ‘Hill Billy Rock,’ engaging Blackpool locals aged 50+ in performing arts and dance workshops.

And Whitewell Bottom Pre-School will make its large outdoor area more accessible and support staff in taking the children to its local community centre allotment in Rossendale.

Rob Pheasey, chief executive at Marsden Building Society, said: "Supporting local communities is at the core of what it means to be a mutual organisation. We aim to leave a lasting impression on our community by funding initiatives that support and improve the lives of local people.

"We’re incredibly proud to support the vital work of these organisations and fully acknowledge the profound impact these projects will have on our community members.”

The Charitable Foundation funds are managed by the Community Foundation for Lancashire, which works closely with organisations to help ensure their charitable donations have the greatest impact where they’re most needed. 

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