Leading Link’s new 17 seater mini-bus will help the Northumberland charity support young people and their families.
The bus will transport young people and equipment across the North East, ensuring they can get to the right place at the right time.
Leading Link
Leading Link is an established youth provider in the North East.
It links families, schools and communities through a variety of innovative and diverse projects which are accessible to everyone.
The charity aims to provide young people with confidence, resilience and the drive to do well in life.
Holiday Activity Provision
Leading Link manages the Holiday Activity Provision on behalf of Northumberland County Council.
The Holiday Activity Provision works with the North East Child Poverty Trust, National Lottery and the Department for Education.
It helps those on low income, large families, people with a disability in the household.
The provision provides activities , which includes; day visits to local attractions, coaching in sport, art and music workshops.
CEO, Lyn Horton said: “The amount of young people we and our partner organisations have worked with on Holiday Activity Provision is amazing.
“For example our winter camps in 18 locations throughout Northumberland included 768 young people and crucially in this economic climate ,3329 hot meals were served.
“More than 27,000 hours of support have been given during the winter period with 9702 meals taken.
“Having to organise the logistics of this mammoth task with our partners hasn’t been easy but the new bus will help us to make sure that people and equipment are in the right place at the right time for future activities.”
Chair, James Palmer
Chair, James Palmer believes the new bus is essential for the charity to continue their work.
James said: “The bus is essential to help the charity in their busy work and I’d like to thank all of the organisations and individuals that have contributed towards it.”
This article is based on a Press Release from Highlights PR
