Droitwich Westlands estate families enjoy extra Christmas cheer

Community projects Moving Forward and Starting Well, based on the Westlands estate, were awarded grants by Platform Housing Group.

The donations are part of the social landlord’s yearly community kindness campaign, which saw it support 117 specialist organisations, charities, food banks, and events across its communities.

Overall, the campaign donated £82,135 last year.

The donations helped provide a Christmas meal for vulnerable people, a Christmas party for families, and a Santa’s grotto.

The project is a community hub based at Westlands Community Centre, offering a wide range of services to residents, including a community fridge and a community cafe.

Funded by The National Lottery, it organises activities and events, offers support and signposting, as well as providing volunteering opportunities.

Nikki Beeston, project manager at Droitwich Spa CVS, which runs the project, said: “We are so grateful to Platform Housing Group for supporting us.

“Being able to provide some festive cheer to those who need it most was so heartwarming and means so much to our community.”

Chris Colley, community engagement officer at Platform, said: “We are so proud to be able to support such worthwhile projects.

“Moving Forward was chosen because of the fabulous work it undertakes and the real difference it makes to people’s lives on the estate.

“We chose to support the Christmas grotto organised by Starting Well due to how successful it was last year, bringing so much joy to local families.”

Tracy Duncan, parenting lead at Action for Children, which runs the project, said: “The Santa’s grotto that Platform so kindly donated is such a focal point for residents on the Westlands estate; it really brings the community together and provides families with a real sense of place.

“Thank you, Platform.”

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