Local Care Home Presents Cheque To Local Charity

Upton Bay care home in Hamworthy recently presented The Chitter Chatter Club with a cheque for £400 to help pay for refreshments for eight local groups that gather to combat loneliness. The Chitter Chatter Club set up by Anne Anderson, has venues throughout Dorset in cafes, care homes and restaurants that support individuals by offering get togethers for anyone who is lonely within the local community.

The grant had been awarded by Barchester’s Charitable Foundation, a charity that helps older people and adults with a disability or mental health problems across England, Scotland and Wales by offering grants to help people connect or re-connect with others in their local community.

The care home welcomed Anne Anderson to a small gathering at the home to receive the cheque and celebrate being awarded the grant.

Anne Anderson, founder said:
“We are so grateful for this fantastic contribution which will fund refreshments for many groups throughout Dorset, helping so many lonely individuals”.

Mevin Sohorye, General Manager at Upton Bay care home said:
“We are always keen to show as much support as we can to local charities. The Chitter Chatter club in particular helps elderly in the community which is close to our hearts.”