Uxbridge disability support service awarded £5,000 from The Cadbury Foundation

The invaluable work of local disability support charity, DASH, has been given a major boost, thanks to a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, made possible by the support of local Mondelēz International employees.

DASH, based in Uxbridge, runs sporting and recreational activities for people with disabilities to socialise and meet others, as well as providing advice and support, ensuring disabled people can develop confidence and independence.

Each year, Mondelēz International employees from across the country are invited to put forward wellbeing-focused charities or projects that are close to their heart, with a selection of organisations receiving a generous grant. Last year saw The Cadbury Foundation reach a significant milestone, with more than £1 million donated to support local communities since the programme began.

DASH was one of 12 charities from across the UK to receive a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, as part of its annual ‘Your Charity Your Choice’ programme.

The £5,000 donation will enable DASH to continue delivering its vital work, ensuring that disabled people of all ages can reach their full potential.

Leigha Shanahan, Team assistant and master shopper at Mondelēz International’s site in Uxbridge, nominated the charity to receive the grant, which received backing from wider colleagues.

Leigha comments: “DASH does so much fantastic work for people with disabilities in Uxbridge, and I know this generous grant will have an incredibly positive impact.

“I’m delighted that my nomination was backed by my colleagues, and to know that the donation will help the charity continue to deliver its fantastic services.”

Laura Hill, Volunteer Co-ordinator at DASH, said: “We are extremely grateful to The Cadbury Foundation for this significant donation towards our charity, which will make a real difference to the people we support.

“At DASH, we believe that every disabled person deserves access to activities that help them thrive and belong, and thanks to this grant, we can keep making that possible.”

As part of The Cadbury Foundation’s annual ‘Your Charity Your Choice’ scheme last year, a total of £60,000 was donated to charities, projects and clubs across the country, including DASH, which took the organisation’s total donation figure to over £1 million.

The Cadbury Foundation also celebrated its 90th anniversary last year, having been established in 1935 in recognition of Richard and George Cadbury and their investment in the welfare of their employees and the local community.

Kelly Farrell, community affairs manager at Mondelēz International, added: “Our ‘Your Charity Your Choice’ scheme was set up to support important causes and charities close to our employees’ hearts, and we’re incredibly proud that for thirteen years, the programme has done exactly that.

“Since its launch, the programme has awarded more than £1 million to support the important work of hundreds of regional and national UK&I charities, which have been hand-selected by local employees.

“We’re delighted that, with The Cadbury Foundation’s support, all of the charities chosen by our colleagues can continue delivering vital services to the communities they operate in, supporting those who need it the most.”

For more information on The Cadbury Foundation, visit www.cadbury.co.uk/cadbury-foundation, and for further details on DASH, head to Home | Disability Does Not Mean Inability.

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