UKSE's Community Fund has hit the target with its support for FIRE in South Wales.
FIRE, run by volunteers, gives home-educated young people a weekly break from their studies allowing them to socialise and relax. The weekly sessions are held at the Folly View Community Centre near Pontypool. Up to 20 young people between eight and 16 from around South Wales attend each week, making new friends and enjoying a range of activities and sports.
Chair Cherie Rosser said:
“It is a place for them to come and gives them a break each week and helps build friendships and confidence.
“We are very grateful to UKSE's Community fund for the £1,400 donation that has been made and it helps us offer more and better activities to the young people.”
The money was used to buy archery equipment and an indoor crazy golf set, as well as other equipment.
UKSE, a subsidiary of Tata Steel, set up its Community Fund to support local communities and organisations such as FIRE which underpin the fabric of society and are often run by public spirited volunteers.
Jake Walters, UKSE Workspace Co-ordinator, said:
“We are delighted to help this wonderful initiative supporting young people who are educated at home. It has broadened the scope of what FIRE can offer each week, and it is good to see it being used with such enthusiasm.”
As well as working to support local communities, UKSE offers flexible workspace and provides loans and equity finance up to £1.5 million to companies with the potential to create lasting, quality jobs.
