2023-08-30 09:45:11
Charity staff in Cornwall prepare to take a Leap of Kindness
A team of charity employees from St Austell, Cornwall are set to take a ‘Leap of Kindness’ for learning disability charity Hft this September, to raise funds for impactful projects in the area.
The seven-strong team, comprising Chloe Drew, Tiffany Pooley, Tegan Martin, Tracey Bridle, Yasmin Miller and Nicola Massey and her husband, Malcom, will each complete a skydive this autumn as part of Hft’s annual skydiving campaign, which, this year, has been branded the Leap of Kindness.

Through their efforts, they hope to secure enough funds to complete a sensory building project which is currently underway in St Austell. They also plan to spend the funds on greenhouses and garden improvements to make the outside spaces of Hft services safer and more enjoyable for those supported by the charity.
One of the team members and Hft Area Support Manager, Chloe Drew, explains:
“The sensory room is being built at Bradbury in St Austell, which has been an ongoing project for a couple of years. We hope that the money we raise will support in finishing the project, enabling supported people in Cornwall to have access to this quiet space, free of charge.
“As for our ‘green’ initiatives, we also hope to enable our supported living services in Cornwall to be able to spruce up their gardens and become more self-sustaining through growing their own fruit and vegetables and helping the environment.”
This will be the latest in a list of fundraising activities the Cornish crew have held to date, after raising £900 by hosting a bingo night last month.
Hft is inviting everyone to take a Leap of Kindness this September as it places a focus on combatting loneliness in learning disabled adults following research that found more than one third (36%) of learning disabled people felt lonely nearly always or all the time.
If you are interested in signing up, please visit Hft’s ‘Get Involved’ page. Or, if you would like to extend your support to the Cornwall team, you can visit their JustGiving page.
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About Hft
Proudly established in 1962 by a group of visionary parents, Hft is a charity supporting more than 2,500 learning disabled adults in England and Wales. Together, we are creating a future where learning disabled people and their families can live the best life possible.
Providing personalised support. Creating solutions for living independently. Coming together to campaign for positive change. Fundraising for new opportunities and a bigger impact.
In 2033, we’ll live in a world where learning disabled people have greater choice. About where they live. The support they need and want. And how to spend their time and money.
Learning disability versus difficulty
A learning disability is different from a learning difficulty but the terms are often confused and used inter-changeably. A learning difficulty does not affect general intellect, whereas a learning disability is a life-long condition characterised by a reduced intellectual ability and struggle with everyday activities.
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For more information about Hft please visit www.hft.org.uk