Swansea wellbeing group scores exercise equipment donation

A Swansea group which provides free wellbeing sessions for young people with additional learning needs and disabilities has received a financial boost from us.

CanDo Connect CIC, based on Princess Way, is celebrating after bagging £1,000 from housing firm Persimmon Homes.

The money comes as part of the housing firm’s Community Champions scheme which donates up to £64,000 every month to good causes.

The cash will be used to buy new equipment for the sessions.

Samantha Nicholson, of CanDo Connect CIC, said: “This donation is fantastic news for us. We are extremely grateful to Persimmon Homes for their generosity.

“We are raising money for buy new exercise equipment such as a new sound system, exercise balls, exercise mats, pilates balls and agility ladders so we can provide a range of activities to meet the needs of all our users.

“We also want to extend the number of activities available to children and teens during holidays, when families are isolated due to the lack of opportunities.

“It’s brilliant to see Persimmon supporting local communities like this.”

Sharon Bouhali, sales director at Persimmon Homes West Wales, said: “We are delighted to be able to support CanDo Connect CIC.

“It’s really tough for parents of young people, particularly those with additional learning needs or disabilities. Groups like this make the world of difference by providing structured sessions which are really beneficial for all involved.”