Vernon shares £3,000 fund between five local charities

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has announced the five Community Stars that will share its £3,000 community fund for the second quarter of 2022.

The Vernon Building Society’s Community Stars initiative replaces the Stockport mutual’s annual Community Awards with a quarterly scheme to support charities and community groups in Stockport. Employees of the building society voted for the following not-for-profit groups to receive a share of the funds:

• Transport for Sick Children = £1,000
• Jump Space = £750
• Bare Necessities Toiletry Bank = £550
• Poynton Pedals for all = £450
• The Garden House Marple Charity = £250

Marie-Anne Eckersall, Communications & Fundraising Co-Ordinator at Transport for Sick Children, said:

“We’re thrilled to be given such a large donation from the Vernon Building Society Community Stars fund.

“As a small charity covering Greater Manchester this will make a big difference, allowing us and our volunteer drivers to support more families who are struggling to attend vital medical appointments for their children.”

Tanasè Rivers, Head of Marketing, Brand and Culture at the Society, added:

“Vernon is committed to supporting the amazing groups, charities and not-for-profits that help make Stockport the fantastic place it is.

“We are thrilled to provide funding to these five brilliant local organisations through our Community Stars scheme.

“It’s not too late to nominate your favourite charity or non-for-profit group  our next vote will be at the end September  – Show us the causes close to your heart in our wonderful community.”

What is Community Stars?

Vernon launched its brand new community funding scheme earlier this year to help local charities and not-for-profit groups across the Stockport borough.

It offers a share of its £12,000 annual fund to Community Stars every quarter, chosen by its members, colleagues, and the public throughout the year.

Find out more about the awards and apply online via the Vernon website.