Eastbourne charity for people with learning disabilities in need of ‘a lifeline’
Eastbourne & District Mencap was set up in 1949 to support people with learning disabilities, help them have greater independence, and more opportunities.
The charity website says: “Our passionate, dedicated staff team provide a personalised service, focused on the individual’s needs, continuously monitoring our approach to ensure that our progressive and personal development is striving for an excellent and outstanding service.”
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Hide AdMencap has three residential care homes, supported living bungalows, and a day centre. The charity’s minibus allows service users to attend the day centre regularly but unfortunately it has broken down and left people unable to attend. A car has been used as a substitute but this isn’t inclusive because it isn’t suitable for wheelchair users.
A charity spokesperson said: “Please help us in getting a new minibus! The minibus is a lifeline of our centre and without it, we are in trouble!!!”
On a separate point, the spokesperson said: “We are also organising another fundraising event together with the Eastbourne Foodbank, as Eastbourne Mayor’s Chosen Charity of the year.”
The fundraiser is a 1950s immersive movie night experience at the Birley Centre on February 24 at 6.30pm. The night will centre around the smash hit – Grease.