BBC One viewers saw how generous volunteers and businesses rallied round to donate time and materials
charity Getaway Girls. Located in Brooklands Avenue, it includes offices, a creche, activity spaces, a music and media studio, counselling rooms and a garden – all with disabled access.
Co-chair and trustee Samantha Toolsie said: “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded the build with DIY SOS. It is spectacular and will contribute massively to raising the aspirations of the young women and girls that we work with.”The charity has provided support to hundreds of women each year. Some girls may come to the charity for one-off support while some have become familiar faces attending sessions over years.
The new space will provide the kind of space and facilities that are vital to the charity, says youth worker Hannah. With everyone now able to come under the same roof and access all the support available from one location, the charity can work on providing more opportunities for women and young girls.
Hannah tells the YEP that despite the chaos, the charity chose to operate all its services throughout the relocation, running free activities every day throughout the summer for young girls.
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