A service user has rallied around the community to donate a fully decorated, insured and fuelled van to the charity Bright Beginnings.
Lucy Domaille has received support from the charity for the past three-and-a-half years for her son Colbie.
She felt compelled to give back to the service which gave her son a home away from home.
“Bright Beginnings has given my son a safe and nurturing environment he needed to grow, and there is no price that can be put on knowing your child is receiving the best care,” she said.
“But I think the bus is a way I can show my gratitude towards the charity. This experience has totally affirmed my faith that good people do exist and when you come together, anything is possible.”
Ms Domaille pulled together various supporters from across the community to make the donation possible.
She co-owned a van with Andy Furniss from Le Petit Train, secured free artwork and stickering from Paul Beausire at Smith Signs, got one-year’s worth of insurance from Oliver Goater at Network Insurance and Financial Planning, and received fuel from André Whiteway from Whiteway Motors.
Lisa, the CEO of Bright Beginnings said the “generous gift” will “truly brighten our children’s lives.
“The ease of having our own transport is immeasurable and will enable the children to experience learning, fun and joy beyond our setting on a regular basis.
“The staff are extremely excited to take the children out and add further enrichment to their time spent at Bright Beginnings.”
Bright Beginnings provides support through pregnancy, birth and beyond, running a Children’s Centre, Nursery & Preschool and a literacy programme.