Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, extended her heartfelt congratulations to Wealden Works, who have been crowned Charity of the Year at The Ashdown Radio Community Awards.
Wealden Works is a unique employment programme dedicated to bridging the gap between education and employment for young people living in the area. Led by two local professionals, Lisa Crozier and Victoria Bowdler, Wealden Works offers young residents full support with taking the important step on their personal journey into employment and works closely with local businesses and key organisations on work experience and job opportunities.
To find out more, visit www.wealdenworks.co.uk.
At a celebration ceremony attended by over 300 people, Wealden Works won the award as charity which has made significant differences to the community with its drive and determination and commitment to its cause.
There were several other Sussex Weald residents who were winners of some of the other categories:
🏆Bev Pashley, Good Neighbour of the Year
🏆Francesca Newman, Teacher of the Year
🏆Louis Chavannes, Charity Fundraiser of the Year
🏆Petra Hebbard, Parent/Guardian of the Year
Nusrat Ghani said: “Wealden Works is a unique rural employability scheme led by a superb team who is supporting hundreds of young people in the area every year on their journey into employment, training, or further education. I have been working with them closely and continue to champion them to ensure that the charity is supported in providing their services and that they reach everyone who needs assistance with taking the next step in their life journey. I am delighted that Wealden Works has been recognised by The Ashdown Radio Community Awards and I’d like to extend my congratulations to everyone that was nominated and won awards in other categories, for being fantastic champions for our communities across Sussex Weald.”
