Money donated to Action For Deafness
Money donated to Action For Deafness
Sussex Police has donated £300 to the charity Action for
Deafness to fund new maintenance equipment.
Cathy Cobbold, co-ordinator for Action for Deafness, said: "Action
for Deafness are extremely grateful to the Arun Neighbourhood
Policing Team for their generous donation of £300. In the current
financial climate we are struggling to maintain the level of
service we provide free of charge for deaf, deafened, deafblind and
hard of hearing people. This welcome gift is very much
appreciated."
The donation comes from the Police Property Act Fund (PPAF), made
up of monies received by the police from property confiscated by
order of the court and then sold.
PCSOs Neil Billingham and Michelle Davies have been working
closely with the charity in looking at ways to improve
communication between Sussex Police and the deaf and hard of
hearing community. One of the main offices of Action for Deafness
is based inWorthing, although the charity provide support and
advice in various locations inSussex including Bognor Regis.
PCSO Neil Billingham said: "The charity provide fantastic support to the deaf and hard of hearing community. The work they do is invaluable and the staff are welcoming and enthusiastic. It has been a pleasure to be able to provide this money to assist with the funding of such important equipment."