A nursery has received a donation from a home developer to transform its garden.
St Neots-based Buckden Day Nursery has received £2,500 from CALA Homes, which has offices in Cambridgeshire, to go towards transforming the garden.
The private day nursery received the money as part of the CALA community bursary, which invited organisations, charities, and other community groups to apply for a share of £12,000 to fund projects that make a difference.
“The ethos of our nursery is to establish a home-from-home environment in which children feel settled and happy,” said nursery manager Keeley Lockey.
“We provide a vital link in the Buckden community and many parents have brought every sibling of theirs to the nursery over the years, viewing the nursery as a valuable resource and social space.
“We are extremely thankful for this kind donation from CALA Homes. We have been able to transform our garden area and purchase a variety of resources including plants, trees and outdoor play equipment allowing the children to be entertained in all weathers by providing shelter.
“The funds have had a significant impact on the children in our care, enhancing the provision where the children can explore our environment and have access to more natural resources.”
In 2019, the community bursary scheme has awarded £109,000 to 117 good causes across the 海角视频.
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A further 200 causes have previously benefited from the scheme, with over £200,000 awarded to initiatives since 2017.
CALA Homes is currently building homes in nearby Huntingdon.
“CALA has always been committed to making a positive and lasting contribution to the local communities in which it builds and the community bursary scheme has given us the opportunity to find out exactly what support is required locally,” said Duncan Jackson, managing director at CALA Homes in north home counties, which includes Cambridgeshire.
“We are delighted to be supporting Buckden Day Nursery in their garden project and look forward to seeing how the new equipment helps make a difference to the children who attend the nursery.”