Community Link Foundation has provided funding for a Southport family to enable them to access their garden.
A grant has been given to the Varley family to make their garden more accessible for the mum who is a wheelchair user, and safer for her daughter who also struggles with mobility.
A mentor at Meols Cop High School applied for the grant on behalf of the family who live near school. Nichola Varley and her family have only recently moved to Southport and while the inside of the house suits the family, there were issues with the outdoor space.
Nichola was feeling quite isolated having moved to the town where she didn’t know anyone and then she also felt isolated in her home as she was unable to access the garden at the back of the house.
It also meant that when her children were playing in the garden, she was unable ...
Our Mission
Community Link Foundation is a local charity with a difference; we assist anyone in Southport and surrounding areas who need financial support in the form of a variety of ways. We have a passion for supporting the people and organisations within our community and invest in the people who live in it so that we can be proud of where we live.
Whether you are a parent with a child requiring assistance as part of an on-going illness or disease, a sports team in need of new equipment to benefit local young people or a community group that needs financial support for supplies or materials, Community Link Foundation can help those who need it most.
The Community Link Foundation is the charity for the people of Southport, Formby, Ormskirk, Ainsdale, Burscough, Hesketh Bank, Rufford and Banks and the communities within these catchment boundaries.
As a charity we want to help as many people as possible with our grants so if you would like to apply to be considered for a grant to help you or someone around you, click here.
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Community Link Foundation Registered Charity number 1154506
Our Aims
to build a stronger community and enrich lives by supporting people and organisations in need.
to help local people and organisations manage their philantrophy and charitable giving.
to influence the issues and needs affecting our community.
Making a positive difference
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