Jigsaw children’s hospice is in the running for a share of a £1 million fund aimed at supporting under 18s across the UK.
Persimmon Homes Cumbria is backing the county’s children’s hospice to be a prize winner at a special event later this year, where cash awards of £100,000, £50,000 or £20,000 will be made to those with the most online votes.
Suzanne Garbarino, clinical lead at Jigsaw, said: “We’re so proud to be chosen as a regional finalist and it’s given everyone a massive boost. The last 18 months or so have been extremely
challenging for charities across the UK, including ourselves, so we’d really appreciate it if people would get behind us and start voting.
“If we could win any of the top three cash awards then it would make a massive difference to the communities we support on a daily basis.
“If successful our vision is for a beautiful new space, which makes arriving at Jigsaw easier, brighter, warmer and more welcoming.
“The direct impact this money would have on our care for young people and children across Cumbria would be enormous.”
Suzanne added: “Voting could not be simpler. Just visit www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/ and select Jigsaw. It would mean the world to us if we could have your support.”
Building Futures is delivered through the Persimmon Charitable Foundation in partnership with Team GB, the British Olympic Association. Through Building Futures, a total of 128 grants of £1,000 have been awarded to groups supporting sport, education and arts, and health across Persimmon’s 31 regional businesses and its head office.
As well as the £100,000 first prize, there will be a £50,000 second and £20,000 third prize in each category, while a further 87 shortlisted projects will each receive £5,000.
Online voting for the £1 million Persimmon Homes Building Futures opened on October 11 and runs until midnight on November 19.
To support Jigsaw visit www.persimmonhomes.com/building-futures/
