Funding to support local families

Our Delegated Funds are allocated to local organisations who work directly with individuals and families in Elmbridge on low incomes. The funds allow local organisations to respond quickly in times of crisis, providing vital support and taking immediate pressure off families.

The Elmbridge Family Centre, one organisation who hold a Delegated Fund, support families with children aged 0-11 years. Their Deputy Service Manager, Katie, shared some stories of local families they have been able to support through their Walton Charity Delegated Fund:

Emma’s Story
Emma is a single parent who suffers from epilepsy. Whilst having a seizure, her young daughter managed to get out of the house and was found wandering the streets.

Elmbridge Family Centre helped Emma by purchasing an emergency alarm and alert system. This will keep mum and her child safe should she have an epileptic seizure in the future.

Janice’s Story
Due to mental health issues in the past, Janice has joint custody of her only child, Tom, who is 7 years old. Tom has experienced a huge amount of trauma in his short life, including his mother being subjected to domestic abuse. He has recently been diagnosed with ADHD and suffers from anxiety attacks. Elmbridge Family Centre used their Walton Charity Delegated Fund to pay for ten drawing and talking therapy sessions which have enabled Tom to express worries he isn’t able to talk about.

Ellen’s Story
Ellen has three children aged 9, 8 and 5 years. Following domestic abuse, the family fled to a refuge and are now living in temporary accommodation in Elmbridge, waiting for a more permanent home to become available.

Ellen is struggling to cover the cost of transport for her children to continue attending their school outside of Elmbridge and often spends the day in the town because she can’t afford the cost of travelling home again. Elmbridge Family Centre have helped Ellen with the cost of travel for six weeks and are now supporting her family to find a local school that can take all three children, so they can make new friends and settle more easily into their new community.

Find out more about our Delegated Funds here.