Local MP David Davies has brought New Year cheer to Monmouthshire’s family support charity by handing over a donation of £500.
Home-Start Monmouthshire was chosen by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK to be a beneficiary of its flagship Charity Walk for Peace, an annual event that has raised nearly £3m for good causes throughout Britain over the last 28 years.
Mr Davies, who has held discussions with Ahmadiyya Muslims in Parliament, presented a cheque on their behalf to Home-Start manager Pam Lloyd.
Based at Bridges Community Centre in Monmouth, Home-Start Monmouthshire offers emotional and practical help to families with young children who are experiencing stress or difficulties.
“Ahmadiyya Muslims are completely opposed to violence and terrorism, and believe Muslims are duty bound by their faith to obey the laws of the country in which they live,” said Mr Davies.
“For preaching this message, they have been the victims of hate attacks – and recently a murder – by Islamist extremists in Britain.
“When they asked me if they could support a local charity, I was delighted to mention Home-Start.”
Pam Lloyd added: “It is always lovely when we receive unexpected donations that we haven’t had to canvass for and I would like to thank David for nominating our scheme.
“We are struggling to find funding for 2017-18 so it will be carried forward to boost the budget and used to help families in Monmouthshire.”