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Age UK HandyVan continues to serve people in later life in Southend-on-Sea, Essex thanks to London Clubs International and the Rendezvous Casino at the Kursaal
More than 600 people in later life in Southend-on-Sea, Essex will continue to benefit from the invaluable Age UK HandyVan service, thanks to a £30,000 donation from one of the UK's leading casino operators; London Clubs International (LCI). The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Ann Holland today launched the Age UK HandyVan with representatives from Age UK, LCI, The Rendezvous Casino at the Kursaal and Age Concern Southend and Age UK Essex. The donation will allow the local HandyVan to help older people with safety, security, repairs and adaptations in the home for the next year.
The Rendezvous Casino at the Kursaal, LCI's Southend-on-Sea based casino has made the donation to Age UK to help towards the cost of providing the vital HandyVan service where a handyperson visits homes to undertake works including fitting free carbon monoxide detectors, grab rails, door and window locks and smoke alarms.
The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Ann Holland commented: "I am delighted to launch and support this worthwhile scheme as making their homes secure will be a great reassurance to our older residents."
National HandyVan Manager, Lisa Waite at Age UK, said: "The funding from London Clubs International has enabled us to continue offering this crucial service to people in later life in Southend-on-Sea. The contribution from the Rendezvous Casino will go a long way towards enabling Age UK to help people in later life to live independently in their own home for as long as possible. We have worked with Age Concern Southend and Age UK Essex to identify and meet the needs of older people in the area."
Charmian Gunnis, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at LCI said: "Over the last four years LCI has donated £240,000 through the company's five year commitment to Age UK. Previous donations have helped people in later life on behalf of LCI casinos in Leeds, Nottingham, Glasgow, Manchester, and most recently in Southend. LCI venues also donate unclaimed lost property directly to Age UK.
"It is very important to us to be socially aware and we enjoy working closely with local communities on a nationwide basis. All staff are openly encouraged to get involved in charity fundraising on their own initiative that London Clubs International takes great pleasure in supporting. Staff are also encouraged to volunteer in company time – up to eight hours a week per casino. With 10 UK based casinos, LCI offers gaming to all levels of play as well as a full entertainment package, including on-site restaurants, bars and events space within each venue."
The Age UK HandyVan service has been serving people in later life since 1991 and has helped thousands across the UK. Age UK has a fleet of 26 vans operating throughout the country offering services to people aged 60 or over who have assets of less than £20,000 (not including their home).
For more information about the HandyVan service or to see if you can take advantage of a HandyVan in your area, contact 0845 026 1055, alternatively contact Age Concern Southend for more information about services operating in the area on 01702 215780.
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