The Brightwell centre, based in Wheatfield Drive, would like to send a huge ‘thank you’ to the local community for their support in raising vital funds.
The centre is delighted to have been recently awarded a three-year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, thanks to the thousands of people who play the National Lottery games.
The grant will mean so much to the charity and ensures they will be able to continue offering physiotherapy services to those suffering from the life-altering effects of neurological conditions.
Physiotherapy helps maintain balance, improve mobility and lessen pain all of which helps members of the centre live as independently as possible for as long as possible.
The centre has been based in Bradley Stoke for 10 years and has helped hundreds of local people manage their debilitating symptoms. A neurological condition can affect anyone at any time, most are progressive and all of them are incurable. Without the services provided at The Brightwell, hundreds of local people would have nowhere to turn.
By playing the National Lottery, the local community have ‘given back’, providing much-needed funds for this small charity.
Also, last year, The Brightwell took part in ‘The Big Give Christmas Challenge’ to raise the funds for a community café. The event was launched by Bradley Stoke councillor Angela Morey, along with neighbours and members of the centre, and the goal was to raise £10,000 in just one week. The charity was astounded at the response with so many generous people rising to the challenge by hosting coffee mornings, attending the bingo evening, buying raffle tickets and many other fun events.
Members often have several appointments in a day when they visit the centre and many conditions impact upon their ability to prepare and cook a meal. So having a café, situated in a fully accessible building, that can provide quality nutritious snacks, meals and the occasional treat, will be a very welcome addition. The café project is designed to benefit not just the members but also the local community of Bradley Stoke – when complete it will provide a community hub and rentable space for community groups.
The charity finished ‘The Big Give’ having smashed the target and are thrilled to announce that the final total is just over £20,000! The Brightwell would once again like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to so many local supporters and businesses for their support, with a special mention for The Artisan Coffee Co., who donated coffee sachets.
Building work has already begun and The Brightwell is looking forward to posting updates on the progress and, in the summer, inviting everyone to the grand opening.
This article originally appeared in the March/April 2022 issue of the Bradley Stoke Journal magazine (on page 26). The magazine is delivered FREE, nine times a year, to ALL 8,700 homes in Bradley Stoke. Phone 01454 300 400 to enquire about advertising or leaflet insertion.
