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Community Rallies Around Stolen Minibus Charity

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Community support has poured in for Camphill Milton Keynes after their wheelchair-adapted minibus was stolen and then deliberately set alight. The charity, which cares for adults with learning disabilities, was left devastated after the incident on October 9. However, an overwhelming response to a fundraiser has brought them a step closer to replacing the vehicle. With over 200 members of the public supporting the charity's JustGiving page, donations from local businesses, and a loan of an accessible minibus from Willen Hospice, Camphill MK is on the road to recovery.

Key Takeaways:

  • The minibus, owned by Camphill Milton Keynes, was stolen on October 9 and found burnt out less than a mile away from its original location.
  • The charity's Head of Development, Lucy Davies, was overwhelmed by the support for the fundraiser, which raised funds for a replacement vehicle.
  • Donations came from over 200 members of the public, as well as several businesses, including David Lock Associates, thecentre:mk, and Jim Marshall's charitable trust.
  • The charity's insurers agreed to pay out on the policy but offered significantly less than a replacement vehicle would cost, prompting the need for a fundraising campaign.
  • Camphill MK is undertaking an ambitious program to raise funds to build new accessible housing, and the stolen minibus was a setback in their plans.
  • Willen Hospice generously offered to loan Camphill MK an accessible minibus to help the charity continue their work.

Statistics:

  • Over 200 members of the public supported the charity's JustGiving page.
  • Donations from local businesses, including David Lock Associates, thecentre:mk, and Jim Marshall's charitable trust, helped raise funds for the replacement vehicle.
  • The charity's insurers agreed to pay out on the policy, but the offer was significantly less than the current market value of a replacement vehicle.
  • The campaign to replace the minibus has raised funds for not only a new vehicle but also for additional costs, including vehicle branding, wheelchair lift, and security upgrades to the car park.

Sources:

  • https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk/news/crime/milton-keynes-charitys-minibus-is-stolen-then-cruelly-set-alight-5369139
  • https://www.yourworld.net/
  • https://www.jpimedia.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlhYTkxNzY2LTk5NDAtNGRlYy05N2ZlLTc2MWQ1YmQ3N2QyOToxYjEyZWYxOS03NTI2LTRhNTQtODNjZS1kYmI5ZTJjZDAwZjQ=.jpg
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