Hi Lisa,
I’m attaching the photo of the cheque presentation from the Prison Service Charity Fund. A little bit about the charity that supports my son Josh among so many others –
The Cheesy Waffles Project is a registered charity for children, young people and adults with additional needs from across County Durham. Members have the opportunity to take part in residentials, trips away, shopping excursions, meals out, sports activities, cookery programmes, wellbeing, performing arts and more. This gives an opportunity to go out without support from family giving respite to carers but also developing independent skills.
Cheesy Waffles encourages members to engage in community work making gifts for others, working with local trusts, fundraising for chosen charities and supporting local community projects this encourages self-esteem and confidence and raises their profile in the local community.
All members learn skills through taking part in activities that will help them with the transition into adulthood promoting self-awareness and independence.
Most importantly they believe that every person no matter what their ability, background or belief deserve to have the same opportunities in life to help promote the learning of new skills, try new activities, visit new places and most importantly have fun.
The money donated is funding the summer programme throughout the school holidays. They are so grateful for the support.
Many thanks
Joanne Patterson
