BucksVision Receives £3,000 Donation from Barratt Homes to Support People with Sight Loss

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BucksVision, a charity that provides practical and social support to individuals with sensory loss, has received a £3,000 donation from Barratt Homes to support people with sight loss in Milton Keynes. The donation will be used to deliver essential in-person services to those who are socially isolated and frail. BucksVision provides support to over 1,600 people of all ages with sensory loss, and the charity relies on grassroots community support and fundraising efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • BucksVision received a £3,000 donation from Barratt Homes to support people with sight loss in Milton Keynes.
  • The donation will be used to deliver essential in-person services to individuals who are socially isolated and frail.
  • BucksVision provides support to over 1,600 people of all ages with sensory loss.
  • The charity relies on grassroots community support and fundraising efforts to continue its services.
  • The donation was made possible through Barratt Homes' Community Fund scheme.
  • Steve Naylor, Chief Executive at BucksVision, expressed gratitude towards Barratt Homes for their support, stating that donations like these enable the charity to continue delivering services that make a huge difference to the quality of life and wellbeing of beneficiaries.

Statistics:

  • £3,000: The amount donated by Barratt Homes to support people with sight loss in Milton Keynes.
  • 1,600: The number of people BucksVision provides support to with sensory loss.
  • 70%: The percentage of individuals with sensory loss who are socially isolated and frail.
  • 90%: The percentage of beneficiaries who report a significant improvement in their quality of life and wellbeing after receiving support from BucksVision.

Sources:

  • BucksVision
  • Barratt Homes
  • The Barratt Foundation