Artist Daphne Vaughan (left) hands over the cheque to Service Manager Liz Stannard.
Family support charity Home-Start Winchester and Districts received its first Christmas gift of the season when renowned Winchester artist, teacher and mental health charity founder Daphne Vaughan called into its Carroll Centre family group to deliver a giant cheque for £5000.
Daphne also brought along her beautiful illustration for this year’s Christmas card to show the children, which is the latest in a series of memorable artworks used by the charity for its cards, and this year’s is entitled Procession at Winchester Cathedral.
Charity campaigner Daphne founded the charity Know Thyself five years ago after the tragic loss of her son. “Tom’s death was an enormous shock to all who knew him,” says Daphne, “and in his memory we have worked across the UK to raise funds for our partner charities, as well as raising awareness of mental health issues,” she said.
Receiving the huge cheque, Home-Start Service Manager Liz Stannard said, “Daily we see the levels of stress, depression and loneliness felt by young parents struggling to keep on an even keel and our work is vital in the formative early years of a child’s life. Our charities share common aims and we are so grateful for Daphne’s fabulous donation. £5,000 means we are able to support five families with volunteer support for up to 12 months in the coming year,” she said.
Packs of 10 cards, retailing at £5, will be available from Wells Bookshop, Warrens Stationers, Cornflowers gift shop, the Pop Up Christmas Shop in the Brooks Centre or contact Home-Start Winchester at the Carroll Centre in Stanmore on 01962 851177 or email info@home-startwinchester.org.uk to arrange collection. In addition cards can be bought online at https://www.charitycardsonline.com/home-start-winchester
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