Carl Howlett

I'm running the London Marathon 2021 for The Rossendale Trust

Fundraising for The Rossendale Trust
£3,058
raised of £2,500 target
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Event: London Marathon 2021, on 3 October 2021
Donations will go directly to The Rossendale Trust's WorkTaste project, providing adults with learning disabilities with a taste of work, enabling them to learn and develop new skills, gain confidence and make a positive contribution to society.

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This is such an important cause. One which I know first hand with the help that Rossendale provide for a member of my family. Life would be very different without them. Below details the amazing opportunities which they put into place.

The Rossendale Trust provides care and support to adults with learning disabilities offering them vital services an opportunities which enable them to live as full and meaningful lives as possible.WorkTaste provides people with learning disabilities an opportunity to gain experience in a real workplace. Adults with learning disabilities are often excluded from the workplace yet WorkTaste seeks to break down these barriers and show that these people can positively contribute to the place of work. With 1:1 support and dedication of a WorkTaste coach, people are give opportunities to build and gain new skills and confidence. WorkTaste has proven that a person with a learning disability can contribute to the workplace with past participants gaining paid employment as a result. Please show you support for WorkTaste and help provide opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

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About the campaign

Donations will go directly to The Rossendale Trust's WorkTaste project, providing adults with learning disabilities with a taste of work, enabling them to learn and develop new skills, gain confidence and make a positive contribution to society.

About the charity

The Rossendale Trust

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At The Rossendale Trust we create environments in which individuals with disabilities can develop & grow - enabling them to have ownership of their lives and futures. Our work is based around 3 distinct areas - life, work & Informal learning also known as Supported Living, WorkTaste & Oakwood.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,057.62
+ £454.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,931.62
Offline donations
£126.00

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