Salford Priors Warm Hub receives donation from Stratford Municipal Charities
MUNICIPAL Charities of Stratford have received a grant of almost £10,000 from the National Grid Electricity Distribution Community Matters Fund.
The funding is to support the running of their warm hub and their Winter Support Project.
William Clemmey of Municipal Charities said:
“We are so grateful for the grant and we are using it to support the running of our warm hub in Stratford. We will be offering a range of craft sessions and visits to other warm hubs plus the usual coffee, tea and refreshments. We have bought 350 warm packs to distribute to those facing the cold and we will draught proof our 46 almshouses to ensure residents stay warm this winter.”
The 350 warm packs include socks, a fleece scarf and blanket, a pair of thermal gloves and hat, a travel mug and hot water bottle. These - together with a bottle of vitamin D tablets - are being distributed to those in need via warm hubs and Foodbanks in Stratford, Bidford and Salford Priors and through Escape Arts and Stratford Baby Bank.
The warm hub is open from 11am to 12 midday on a Tuesday at 14, Guild Street, Stratford and everyone is welcome to participate in the craft sessions and other activities and have free tea, coffee and biscuits.
The 350 warm packs include socks, a fleece scarf and blanket, a pair of thermal gloves and hat, a travel mug and hot water bottle. These together with a bottle of vitamin D tablets are being distributed to those in need via Warm hubs and Foodbanks in Stratford, Bidford and Salford Priors and through Escape Arts and Stratford Baby Bank.
The Municipal Charities of Stratford charity has a long and detailed history of helping people with housing via a number of charities set up by well-meaning bodies, philanthropic individuals and families connected with the town Over the years, a number of various charities have amalgamated resulting in the existing five separate almshouse charities. These comprise, Guild Cottages, Shakespeare Court, Mary Newlands, John Roberts and St Joseph’s Homestead.
