Elsie's special gift

Inspiring Elsie Donates her win to Surviving Winter

We have a special thank you to say to local lady Elsie Gibling who has been given a £50 Golden Wonder Award by the Milton Keynes Council for being an ‘Inspirational Individual’.
The amazing 86 year old volunteers 14 hours each week at the Age UK Milton Keynes Peartree Centre where she greets visitors on reception and has helped with their lunch clubs for the last 20 years! 

“Elsie’s always bright and cheerful, she’s always available for others and she gives a warm welcome to all of our visitors.  It’s a joy to have her with us and to be recognising her great work.”  Sue Graham, Vice Chair of Age UK Milton Keynes Board of Trustees.

Elsie has donated her £50 Award to the MK Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter Appeal which will support older and vulnerable people in Milton Keynes this winter.

Over 6million UK households are living in fuel poverty* and that includes over 6,000 households here in Milton Keynes. Last winter in the UK there were an estimated 25,400 excess winter deaths amongst those aged 65 or older in the UK.  

“We are extremely grateful to Elsie who has chosen to support our Surviving Winter Appeal.  Elsie is so deserving of this Award, she is truly inspirational and we will ensure and her gift to us directly benefits our older and vulnerable communities this winter.” Sarah Sweet-Rowley, Marketing Manager, MK Community Foundation

MK Community Foundation have partnered with Age UK Milton Keynes, YMCA Milton Keynes, SSAFA Forces Help and the Foodbank to ensure funds raised will directly help those most at risk.  Funds raised will buy blankets and duvets, door and window repairs, emergency food and clothing, hot water bottles, path clearance and portable heaters.

Anyone wishing to follow Elsie’s lead, please give whatever you can afford please click here or call 01908 690276 if you would prefer to send a cheque.  Your support will make a massive difference to the lives of vulnerable local people this Winter.
 

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  * Fuel Poverty - the inability to afford to adequately heat the home.
** The Winter Fuel Payment is a universal benefit of between £100 and £300, made to everyone aged over 60 on the electoral roll during November and December.