Bendrigg Trust
Bendrigg Subsidy Fund
Enabling socially and economically underprivileged people with disabilities to benefit from the 'Bendrigg Experience' - social inclusion, inclusive adventure and residential experience. Without this financial aid, our visitors would simply not be able to benefit from these life-enhancing experiences
It ran from 12:00 PM, 1 December 2020 to 12:00 PM, 8 December 2020
Registered Charity in England and Wales (508450)
Match funded Campaign target
£10,000
Amount raised
£21,828
Donations
114
Championed by Monday Charitable Trust
Location
United Kingdom
Campaign overview
Updates
Aims
Where's the money going?
Impact & reporting
Situation
People with a disability or encountering social disadvantage face multiple barriers to reaching their full potential and being all they can be in a fully inclusive society. A third of households with a disabled person cannot afford to pay for a week's annual holiday away from home whilst 86% of families with a disabled child go without leisure activities. An individual's financial situation should not be a barrier to them taking part in activities that could enhance their lives.
Solution
It's important to us that our courses are accessible to all regardless of financial or social disadvantage. The Bendrigg Bursary enables socially & economically underprivileged people with disabilities to benefit from social inclusion, residential experiences and inclusive adventure. This was important before Coronavirus but with over half a million people missing out on a residential this year and 2 million households going through lockdown without a garden, it is now more important than ever.
Our students have thrived & become very independent. For most this is the first time they have been away from home, parents & carers. This fantastic experience has built their confidence to try every activity & engage socially with others. It will leave a legacy & lasting memories for years to come!
— Abbey School
Bendrigg allowed me to achieve things that were just insurmountable in my mind previously and the inspiration of others created such a positive environment.
— Blesma families
I can't stress enough how our pupils benefit from these trips to Bendrigg - the changes can be seen sometimes immediately or over the coming months. We love Bendrigg!
— St John Vianney School
The difference in our children from beginning to end was remarkable.
— Birmingham PHAB group