Thursday, 24th March 2022
Pendle Leisure Trust’s Good Life Project has received a donation of £1,000 from Pennine Community Credit Union.
The generous cash contribution will help to fund the project at Hodge House Allotments, Reedyford Road, Nelson, which helps to make a difference to people affected by isolation and mental health.
The money has been donated after the credit union heard of the good work done by the outdoor project.
Tia Warbrick, Marketing and Development Leader at Pennine Community Credit Union (PCCU), said: “Each year at our Annual General Meeting, our credit union identifies local charities or organisations to support with a donation.
“A list is put forward to be voted on by our members, staff and board. This year we recognise that many people from all walks of life are struggling, even more so because of the Coronavirus pandemic – and opportunities to fundraise have been hampered.
“One of my colleagues is aware of the brilliant work The Good Life Project does and put it forward for this donation. It’s so good to hear the fantastic work being done in the local community and the impact it is having on people’s lives.
“We are a not-for-profit financial cooperative ethical savings and affordable loans to our local communities and have branches in Nelson, Colne and Burnley.”
The Good Life Project is a community allotment run by Pendle Leisure Trust which aims to help adults with mental health issues integrate into the community.
Using a therapeutic horticultural and exercise programme, the project works on improving mental well-being, physical health, reducing isolation and bringing people together while caring for the allotment.
As well as growing plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables, there are lots of other activities and initiatives for visitors to take part in too, such as wood-working, arts and crafts and general gardening.
The Good Life Project Manager, Kathy Titterton, added: “We are extremely grateful to Pennine Community Credit Union for this very generous donation, which will help the project to continue to provide this service to our community, which is needed more now than ever.”