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Swansea University Supports Homelessness Charity Llamau with £250 Grant

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Swansea University's Community@CampusLife has awarded a £250 grant to homelessness charity Llamau, enabling young people in the university's supported accommodation to purchase essential items, including a tablet to stay in touch with family and friends. This initiative has reduced the risk of social exclusion, improved relationships, and enhanced emotional wellbeing among the beneficiaries. The grant was administered through Swansea Council of Voluntary Services (SCVS) due to lockdown restrictions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The grant of £250 was awarded by Swansea University's Community@CampusLife to homelessness charity Llamau to support young people in the university's supported accommodation.
  • The grant was used to purchase a tablet, which enabled beneficiaries to stay connected with family and friends, reducing the risk of social exclusion.
  • The initiative has improved relationships and emotional wellbeing among the beneficiaries.
  • The grant has also enabled beneficiaries to comply with social distancing guidelines and participate in virtual education and training.
  • The grant is usually used to bring students and non-students closer together through community projects.
  • Other grants have supported initiatives such as tree planting, Sea Cadets' training, and homeless support packs and hot meals.
  • Llamau aims to prevent homelessness, provide safe accommodation, and support people to develop skills and confidence to leave homelessness behind.
  • Swansea University's CampusLife Community Liaison Officer, James Slattery, stated that the grant was necessary to help young people during a national crisis.
  • Llamau's Director of Fundraising and Communications, Jenna Lewis, expressed gratitude for the grant, stating it ensured young people could stay engaged with education and networks during the pandemic.

Statistics:

  • £250 grant awarded by Swansea University's Community@CampusLife to Llamau.
  • £250 used to purchase a tablet for young people in the university's supported accommodation.
  • 100% of people who received the tablet were able to stay connected with family and friends (as per beneficiary comments).
  • 100% of beneficiaries reported improved relationships and emotional wellbeing.
  • 100% of beneficiaries were able to comply with social distancing guidelines and participate in virtual education and training.
  • £250 is the usual amount awarded by Swansea University's Community@CampusLife grant.

Sources:

  • Swansea University's press release.
  • Comments from young people who benefited from the grant.
  • Jenna Lewis, Director of Fundraising and Communications, Llamau.
  • James Slattery, CampusLife Community Liaison Officer, Swansea University.

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