June 2024 Cheque Presentation to Charity For Rutland

Members of the VofC Lodge recently handed over a cheque to the local charity "For Rutland" on 3rd June 2024.

For Rutland raises funds to pay for Specialist Advisers at Citizens Advice Rutland (Registered Charity No 1107907) who provide non-medical advice to people of all ages living with long-term health conditions in Rutland and the Surrounding Community.

Since For Rutland started in June 2014, the specialist advisers have obtained over £8m for local people through benefit gain, debt write-off or grant funding.

1 in 4 people in the UK suffer from long-term conditions, such as cancer, strokes, dementia, multiple sclerosis, heart disease and mental illness. This affects every part of our community and people of all ages.

The point of diagnosis is often just the beginning. Living with the practical problems associated with long-term conditions can be overwhelming at a time when people are at their most vulnerable.

More about For Rutland here on their website: Home ¦ Oakham ¦ For Rutland

On behalf of all of the VofC Lodge, George Grant (DC) commented “Thank you to For Rutland as you do fantastic work for the Rutland community and we are very happy to support you”.