A GENEROUS donation is helping drive forward independence at a college for the blind in Worcester.
The Eveson Trust has stumped up £20,000 which will be used to purchase a new vehicle at New College Worcester.
It will play a vital part in enabling the blind and visually impaired students to attend essential educational, sporting, appointments and enrichment activities off-campus – many of which are crucial for building independence, confidence, and real-world experience.
For students with vision impairment, having safe and supported transport is key to accessing the same opportunities as their sighted peers.
NCW principal Rachel Perks said: “We are incredibly grateful to The Eveson Trust for this generous funding. This new vehicle will make a real and immediate difference to our students’ lives – ensuring they can travel safely and confidently to a wide range of activities and appointments that support their education and wellbeing.”
NCW receives no government funding for specialist equipment or capital costs and relies on the support of charitable trusts and the wider community to meet these needs.
