North Tyneside charity receives £4,000 donation from Persimmon Homes

Justice Prince, who are a charity which works to provide community support services including employment advice, were handed a £4,000 donation through an initiative run by Persimmon Homes.

The donation will allow Justice Prince, who are based in north Tyneside and were initially set-up by two sisters, Karen Clark and Julie Cruddas in 2007, to continue its focus on grassroots community development, education, training, and social research, supporting individuals and underrepresented groups to engage in positive social action.

Director and co-founder of Justice Prince, Ms Cruddas said: “This donation will have a significant impact on our ability to support people facing the difficult choice between heating and eating.”

Cruddas continued: “It enables us to provide essential food and household support to help local people manage rising living costs.

“It also funds vital wellbeing initiatives like the Men Can group, which promotes positive health, wellbeing and social connection in the local community.”

Stuart Grimes, Managing Director of Persimmon Homes North East, added: “We recognise the importance of supporting grassroots organisations like Justice Prince CIC, whose work has a direct and lasting impact on local people’s lives.

“We are proud that this funding will help strengthen vital community support and wellbeing initiatives.”

The charity were presented with their donation at the Oxford Centre in Longbenton.

Persimmon’s Community Champions initiative is open to all local charities, community groups, clubs and schools looking for funding.

Winners are chosen every quarter, receiving between £1,000 and £6,000.