Scarborough disability charity asks for help to keep 'treats' project going
Scarborough Disability Action Group has launched a fundraising campaign
People in Scarborough are being urged to help keep a project going aimed at preventing loneliness and isolation.
Scarborough Disability Action Group (DAG) has started a fundraising campaign with Aviva Community Fund to raise money for the charity's treats project.
The money will be used to fund activities such as accessible cycling, arts and craft sessions, keep fit and chair based exercises.
Ian Whitfield, DAG chair, said: “We've set a target of £10,000 which we are hoping to raise to cover the costs of the TREATS project, We are hoping through the money raised we will be able to maintain our treats activities helping support the wellbeing of the treats participants who are lonely or feel isolated."
Mark Smith, DAG treats co-ordinator, said: “We regularly get over 80 people attend treats activities/sessions over the year and we want to ensure we are able to maintain this level of support, even during the lockdown we held online activities such as quizzes and virtual cuppas to make sure we still had activities running.
"We’re very excited to launch our crowdfunding page and hope the local community will support DAG, so we can continue our work across Scarborough. We appreciate that the on-going pandemic has caused financial uncertainty for everyone and especially for charities, which is why we’re so grateful for any and all support we receive."
To pledge your support for the campaign visit their crowdfunding page or you can donate via the DAG office located at The Street on Lower Clark Street.