Building for the Future, Charity of the Year, sponsor Roc Search.
A leading charity for disabled children which has branched out to help teens and young adults expand their career horizons has been nominated for an award.
Building for the Future celebrates 10 years this year of welcoming the whole family into its services, says its nominator for Charity of the Year. They added: “What I really like about the charity is its new ‘Plus’ division which helps disabled teens and young adults get ahead in the world by supporting their career choices, helping them socialise and teaching them skills.
“Like many young disabled people, my sister came home from a specialist school to a lot of emptiness. Fewer friends and things to do in her hometown (because she had been in specialist care for so long),” they said.
“But there’s so much to do at the charity and she’s gone on outings, attended socials and classes and feels good about herself.”
Jane Holmes, the charity’s CEO and founder, “consults all the young people and builds services around them, making them feel important and that their opinion is valued,” the nominator added. “There’s a lot planned for the next year and I hope the service can continue.”
The award is sponsored by international recruitment company Roc Search, based in Reading. It recognises a local charity that has made an amazing impact on our community through partnership working with businesses, other charities and the public sector.
Charity of the Year, Friends of Redlands, sponsor Roc Search.
A parent, carers and teacher association who have “have worked incredibly hard to enrich the learning environment” at a Reading school have been nominated for Charity of the Year.
Friends of Redlands have raised funds for “a beautiful outdoor play area and garden space in what is an extremely small playground” at Redlands School.
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