TVF's awards of grant of £22,000 towards an accessible minibus for TAG Youth Club for Disabled Young People
Published: 10 February 2021
The Victoria Foundation is delighted to have awarded a grant of £22,000 to TAG Youth Club for Disabled Young People towards its new accessible minibus which has just been delivered. TAG can't wait to use the minibus for its activities which offer such wonderful support to youngsters who have been so greatly affected by COVID-19 restrictions in so many ways. A huge thank you to all our supporters for making this grant possible.
Thank yous from TAG and parents of TAG youngsters
Giles Hobart, Chief Executive of TAG
'This fully accessible minibus will enrich the lives of our young people, enabling them to access the local community, trips and short breaks away from home. These experiences are invaluable for gaining life skills, forging friendships, as well as boosting wellbeing and social communication through fun activities and experiences. This fully accessible minibus will enrich the lives of our young people, enabling them to access the local community, trips and short breaks away from home. These experiences are invaluable for gaining life skills, forging friendships, as well as boosting wellbeing and social communication through fun activities and experiences.'
Parent:
‘For our daughter, and other young disabled people, the mini-bus is so much more than a means of transport. It represents independence. Allowing her to enjoy trips with her friends, without mum and dad looking over her shoulder. It’s an important part of growing up and we’d like to thank the generosity of funders for enabling that.’
Parent:
'Having accessible transport means vulnerable and isolated young people with disabilities will be able to access their community without relying on family members. Outings and extended trips will help rebuild those crucial connections and bonds after months in lockdown.'
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