A READING charity has been awarded £1,000 by the John Sykes Foundation.
Parenting Special Children is the latest to receive a cheque as part of the foundation’s Covid-19 Relief Fund which aims to support organisations following the pandemic.
The charity offers specialist support across Berkshire to families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, including families who foster and adopt.
Ruth Pearse, founder and chief executive officer of Parenting Special Children, said: “The community support group in Reading has supported 59 families to date.
“During covid the team provided weekly Zoom support groups and family events instead of monthly groups as more support was needed and was a ‘lifeline’ for parents.”
The Covid-19 Relief Fund was launched in June 2021, with an aim of donating 50, £1,000 grants to charities and groups in Reading that have been heavily disrupted by Covid-19.
John Sykes, founder and chair of trustees at the John Sykes Foundation, said: ‘We are delighted to be able to donate a grant to Parenting Special Children and their community support groups which make such a meaningful difference to many families.
“The pandemic has impacted so many lives, and unfortunately many families are continuing to struggle with the wider effects of Covid-19.”
So far, 15 organisations have received grants from the John Sykes Foundation’s Covid-19 Relief Fund and the deadline for applications is Saturday, April 30.
For more information, or to submit an application, visit: johnsykesfoundation.org
