£5,000
Donation for Local Charities
Two local charities have recently benefitted from donations
of £2,500 each from a Community Bursary Scheme run by VQ’s owners, Hammerson.
VQ has supported both Yorkshire Cancer Research and The
Haven in recent years and were nominated by the centre’s management as
recipients for this year’s awards.
Hammerson establishes community bursary schemes for its
developments and projects across the country, and each year makes a number of
donations to charities in the local communities in which it operates.
VQ Centre Director, John Bade commented, “The Hammerson
Local Community Bursary is a great opportunity for the county's charities to be
awarded a significant amount of money, which could make a real difference to
their work. Having worked with both Yorkshire Cancer Research and The Haven
over recent years, we felt the awards would be a proper continuation of our
support for the invaluable work they do in our region.”
Alison Troop, Trusts and Communities Fundraiser for The
Haven added, “We were delighted to receive the £2,500 donation from the
Hammerson Charity Committee. This money will fully fund more than two Visitors
through the whole Haven programme, ensuring they receive the full benefits of
our care and support.
“Victoria Quarter’s continued involvement with The Haven
means so much to us and the women and families who come to us, and will help us
to continue to provide care and support for those in Yorkshire trying to cope
with the impact of Breast Cancer.”