My Local Charity of the Week is The Nelson Trust, who have been supporting women to overcome trauma and addiction here in Swindon since 2013. This excellent charity also works with young women at the Youth Offending Team here in the town.
Nationally, The Nelson Trust helps women across the South West from six women’s centres in Bristol, Cardiff, Bridgwater, HMP Eastwood Park, and Gloucester, as well as here in Swindon
The charity also has a residential facet to the organisation through its recovery houses that help both men and women.
The Nelson Trust brings belief, hope, and long-term recovery to people whose lives have been torn apart by addiction, trauma, violence, and abuse, and for those who are at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system.
Service users are assigned a key worker and offered a whole package of help – from treatment to training. The trust’s staff become the consistent and constant thread in lives that have become unravelled.
This excellent charity provides a safe and supportive environment where a wide range of support needs can be addressed and supports women and their families throughout Swindon and Wiltshire.
The Nelson Trust has seen an increase in referrals here in Swindon, due to the cost-of-living crisis. There are many ways in which you can help to support this wonderful local charity, including fundraising, volunteering, or by taking part in the Christmas Box Appeal and donating items including bath and shower bombs, fluffy socks, scarfs, hats and gloves, hot water bottles and colouring books and pencils. Further information can be found on The Nelson Trust website: https://nelsontrust.com/
Social Media Links & Handles
Instagram – @thenelsontrust (https://www.instagram.com/TheNelsonTrust/)
Twitter - @TheNelsonTrust (https://twitter.com/thenelsontrust)
Facebook – The Nelson Trust (https://www.facebook.com/thenelsontrust/)
LinkedIn – The Nelson Trust (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nelson-trust/mycompany/)
Donations
Just Giving - https://www.justgiving.com/thenelsontrust
Amazon Wish List -https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1J3SV97GS8U45?ref_=wl_share
