Help autism charity reach £3m target
Published Date:
26 March 2008
By Oliver Williams
A local charity which helps people with autism has set an ambitious target of raising £3million in three years.
Autism West Midlands provides residential and community services for children, adults and families in the region who are affected by the disorder.
It aims to set up a fundraising committee and appoint a chairman to head the drive to raise cash ,which has previously involved charity balls, auctions, golf days, and sponsored walks and runs.
Carolyn Bailey, the charity’s chief executive, said: “We provide a comprehensive range of family support, outreach services and high quality training for staff, parents and professionals.
“Such a high level of provision costs money.
“We have intentions to grow and enhance what we do, so a fundraising committee will help us deliver that through events and innovative ideas.
“We want to do much more in the community and it is only through a concerted effort to raise funds that we are going to be able to do so.”
Autism is a life-long condition which is believed to affect around one in every 100 people.
Call 0121 450 7582 to help.
The full article contains 192 words and appears in Midweek Courier newspaper.
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Last Updated:
25 March 2008 9:48 AM
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Source:
Midweek Courier
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Leamington Spa
