Youth Groups Receive Grants for Christmas Events

Three community organizations dedicated to assisting young individuals successfully brought Christmas joy following the allocation of grants. The Wagonik Intergracyjny Autism Support Group, Free2Talk, and the 46th Northampton Scout Group each obtained financial assistance from the Northampton Town Council’s Councillor Community Fund. The funds facilitated various activities, such as a family Christmas Day celebration, an outing to the pantomime, and ten-pin bowling. The town council stated that a maximum of £2,000 is available for projects and events designed to “enhance the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their local area”. The Wagonik Intergracyjny Autism Support Group, which provides assistance to Polish children with Autism, received £1,900 to host a family Christmas Day for its 120 members. This event featured Christmas-themed activities, food, and a Santa’s grotto. Sabina Bielinska, the group’s secretary, commented: “The event was a unique opportunity for SEN children to have a beautiful Christmas experience with their families and other children they know from Wagonik’s monthly sessions.” Free2Talk was granted £900, enabling 40 Kings Heath youngsters to participate in Christmas excursions to Soccer Shack and for ten-pin bowling. Craig Shana, Free2Talk’s lead youth worker, remarked that these trips offered an opportunity to experience a “positive, team-orientated environment”. Additionally, the 46th Northampton Scout Group was allocated £500 to cover pantomime tickets for 50 children. For more Northamptonshire news, access BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available.