MORE than 200 people turned out for the official opening of Simply Limitless’ new home.
Among them were members of the community, volunteers, service users, representatives from local organisations, social services and Worcestershire County Council.
The Mayor of Bewdley, Coun Nicole Harper, and Mayor of Kidderminster, Coun Doug Hine, both also attended.
The charity said the event was a wonderful opportunity to thank everyone who had supported us on our journey to its new home on New Road.
It added it was especially grateful to the new landlord, Blunts, which, with its generosity, made the move possible.
Simply Limitless provides community-based wellbeing services, practical support and inclusive spaces to help people improve their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
The event opened with speeches from Paul Raper, CEO, and Mujahid Rasheed, trustee and board member.
Tanya Richardson, from Public Health Worcestershire, also spoke about the importance of community-focused wellbeing services and the vital role that community spaces like Simply Limitless played in supporting local people.
The charity thanked Prof McNally and the team for the grant funding which enabled the centre to open in Kidderminster.
Sarah Duggan, chair of the Worcestershire voluntary, community and social enterprise alliance, shared her support for the charity and emphasised the vital role 68,000 volunteers supporting charities and community organisations across Worcestershire played in reducing pressure on statutory services.
Simply Limitless CEO Paul Raper said: “We are thrilled to be able to open our new home and welcome all people to access our services.
“Today marks the beginning of our secure and permanent home supporting people in our local community and empowering them to enrich their own lives.”
The charity concluded it was proud to open its new home and looked forward to welcoming everyone to be part of its growing community.
Anyone wanting to find out more about Simply Limitless’ services, volunteer or partner with the charity or access support can drop in to the New Road premises, visit: simply-limitless.org/ or call 01562 751144.
