2023-04-04 12:17:03
Remembering Hft Patron Richard Price
Hft has announced the sad passing of Richard Price, a patron of the learning disability charity, as it looks back on the incredible impact Richard had on the lives of learning disabled adults.
Richard was instrumental in helping advance Hft as a national charity. He was a wonderful speaker and, through his dedication, connected Hft with a countless number of lifelong supporters and advocates who continue his work of creating a better world for learning disabled adults.
Even during his very busy and successful career in the TV and film world, Richard always made himself available to Hft, whether as the Chairman of Trustees, meeting with MPs, introducing donors, or simply just buying Christmas cards.
Both his and Joan’s influence and compassion are woven into the charity’s work and their support can be directly linked to many of the positive outcomes Hft has seen.
Mandy Bunce, Hft’s Chair of Trustees, says:
“We are incredibly saddened to hear that Richard has passed away, and on behalf of everyone at Hft – the staff, families and the people we support, we want to offer our sincerest condolences and plan hold a service in memory of Richard.
“Richard was an incredible person. It’s almost impossible to fully appreciate the impact that Richard has made at Hft and for the lives of the people we support. Richard will be truly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him at Hft.
“Richard exemplified all of the dedication and passion at the centre of our organisation which is guided by the energy and devotion of families.
“On behalf of everyone at Hft, we thank both Richard and Joan for shaping our organisation for the better, and for the many lives that have and will continue to be transformed by them in endless possibility. That truly is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”
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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
