A Lancashire based charity has received a £1,000 donation from leading homebuilder David Wilson Homes to help support those in the local community build bright futures for themselves and their families.
Key Unlocking Futures has made it their mission to help people experiencing difficult times and take back control by providing the facilities, support and services to help them build better lives.
Taking a unique approach to providing this help, Key Unlocking Futures focus on an individual’s strengths and needs rather than a specific problem or issue. Through this method of delivery, they have been able to work successfully and sustainably offering quality support for the last 27 years to some of the most deprived communities in Leyland.
At the heart of Key Unlocking Futures is the drive to provide high quality, people focused support. With their community centre, ‘The Base’ located in Leyland they run a number of support services including ‘The Community Café’ which offers a friendly space for people to come together, access support, as well as food and drinks, all free of charge.
The donation from David Wilson Homes has been well received and will be allocated to develop activities currently on offer, provide craft sessions and help kickstart pampering sessions and beauty therapy training to be delivered during the summer holidays.
Jayne Allison, Business Development Manager at Key Unlocking Futures, said: “At a time when people on the lowest incomes are likely to be struggling with fuel and living costs, mental health, and homelessness our work is more important than ever.
“Charities like ours would not be able to provide such a diverse range of support without such generous donations.
“During the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of the people we work with did not have access to digital devices through lack of skills, equipment and connectivity meaning support was more limited, despite an increase in demand.”
Key Unlocking Futures has worked hard to access the necessary funding so they can endeavour to meet increasing demand, they continue to provide essential support for individuals and families across Lancashire.
Philippa Stewart, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes North West, said: “We are so pleased to be able to support Key Unlocking Futures and the important work it is doing.
“It is important to us as a leading housebuilder to recognise and support local charities and organisations which help the communities near our developments.”
On 13th May, Key Unlocking Futures held their first ever ‘Key’s Big Sponsored Sleep Out’ at Lancashire Football Association. The event ran from 8pm until 6am the following morning with aim of raising money to help serve the local community.
