A charity providing support for unpaid Carers in South Lakes is getting into top gear thanks to the Hadwins Volkswagen dealership in Lindale, Grange-over-Sands.
To help the team at Carer Support South Lakes support their clients, Managing Director of Hadwins Volkswagen, Roy Allen is providing a VW Polo complete with livery to promote the work of the charity.
And the graphics for the car wrap have also been donated by Simon Orr of Signworks.
Mr Allen said: “We are delighted to be able to help this local charity, which is one many of us will require the support of at some time in our lives.”
Chair of Carer Support South Lakes, James Alexander said: “Providing this vehicle for our charity will make a big difference, this is such a generous donation. We provide a professional service to local people, and having a vehicle like this, which people will instantly identify as Carer Support South Lakes improves our visibility as well as access to our clients.”
CEO of Carer Support South Lakes, Debi Marsden said: “It is a fabulous gesture and such a kind offer. It will have a huge impact on the work that we do for unpaid Carers in South Lakeland.
“We cover a large area in South Lakes, and having a car for our team to use, makes it easier for use to reach more Carers.”
Carer Support South Lakes, is a local, independent charity that provides support to unpaid Carers – someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help.
There are more than 56,000 unpaid Carers in Cumbria, with an estimated 12,500 of these living in the South Lakes area, including Adult Carers up to the age of 100+, Parent Carers and Young Carers of which the youngest we support is 5 years of age.
Carer Support South Lakes provide a range of services to enhance the lives of unpaid Carers of all ages throughout South Lakeland.
Hadwins VW have provided the car for 12 months, and Carer Support South Lakes are covering the road tax and insurance.
For more information about Carer Support South Lakes and services provided to unpaid Carers visit www.carersupportsouthlakes.org.uk.
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Left-to-right Hadwins VW Sales Manager Ian Aplin, Hadwins VW MD Roy Allen, Chair of Carer Support South Lakes, James Alexander, CSSL Business Development Administrator, Claire Mason and CSSL Business Development Manager, Cheryl Duckworth
