This year, we have launched a Christmas Appeal, aiming to raise £5000 for our Children’s Centre on St Albans Road. We are urging supporters, old and new, to donate what they can this Christmas to help support more children with a learning disability and give more families a break in 2011.
Children come to the Children’s Centre to play and have fun, while their parents get a break and time to spend with other children. The Children’s Centre at the Dome roundabout provides a range of support and care for children with learning disabilities including Afterschool Clubs, Youth Clubs and holiday Playschemes.
Parents say:
‘What an absolute blessing you all are. Not only did H love attending, but I was also able to spend valuable time with my other 3 boys. When I spoke to other parents I know they felt the same way. You’re an amazing group, once again thanks so much.’
‘I know R loves coming there on a Friday, and certainly we find it a welcome bit of respite.’
See http://www.watfordmencap.org.uk/parents_and_carers/children/ for more information.
The money raised will allow us to continue our services, providing much-needed support to children with a learning disability and their families.
£10 could pay for one child for an hour at Afterschool Club
£60 could feed all the children at Afterschool Club for a week
£110 could pay for three play workers to support 9 children at an Afterschool Club session
Please help us to reach our target to support more children with a learning disability and give more families a break in 2011. You can donate now by visiting our Christmas Appeal Just Giving Page www.justgiving.com/Watford-mencap-christmas-appeal or you can send a cheque to Watford Mencap, The Old Town Hall, 105 High Street, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1AN. If you are a UK tax payer, please click here to download a Gift Aid form so we can claim an extra 28p for every £1 you donate.
Watford Mencap would like to wish you all the best for the festive season.