Barnstondale cleans up with donation from building society’s charitable foundation
Barstondale Activity Centre has been presented with a cheque for over £2000 from Skipton Building Society’s Charitable Foundation to help upgrade its shower facilities, which are used by visiting children.
Heidi Hughes, Business Development Manager at Barnstondale, based in Barnston, Wirral said: “We are delighted to receive this generous donation from Skipton’s Charitable Foundation. We are in the process of improving our shower facilities at Barnstondale and these will be used by both able bodied and disabled children.
“More than 4,000 children visit each year and many of these are from disadvantaged areas of the country.”
Jo Clarke, Skipton’s Regional Manager, said: “Our Charitable Foundation donates around £150,000 to charities across the country and we are plesased to be able to help Barnstondale as its bids to improve facilities for its young visitors.”
Pleasantly situated in 15 acres of natural woodland and countryside, Barnstondale welcomes day visitors and residential guests to enjoy its many facilities. The inclusive centre provides adventure and outdoor activities to all ages with the aim of improving the motivation, self-esteem and vision of young people through outdoor pursuits, team building and sports.
For more information on Barnstondale, please contact Heidi Hughes on 0151 0151 648 1412 or email [email protected] .
