The Harpur Centre in Bedford is supporting a local brain injury charity through a year-long partnership.
The focal point of the partnership with Headway Bedford is an interactive wishing well in the centre which accepts contactless and cash donations making it easier for all shoppers to help.
The collaboration was the result of shoppers’ nominations to the Harpur Centre’s Facebook page. The Centre was inundated, many for the same local charities such as Headway Bedford, Sue Ryder Bedford, FACES and the Kings Arms Project.
Bedford Headway received the most public votes and Faye Hickey, service manager from Headway Bedford officially launched the Wishing Well in the Harpur Centre this week.
The Wishing Well has been installed in the community area in The Basement and safely accepts both contactless and cash donations.
Headway Bedford provides a supportive and stimulating environment for people who have an acquired brain injury and stroke survivors.
Brain injury is the largest cause of acquired disability in the working-age population and the consequences can be life-changing for the individual and those close to them.
Headway Bedford promotes rehabilitation and enablement which helps people build on their existing skills (cognitive, physical, social and emotional) and in turn, increase their confidence and self-esteem.
Ryan Harris, Harpur Centre deputy manager said: “The Harpur Centre’s landlord supported us in finding a unique 21st Century way to support the chosen local charity Headway.
“We were truly surprised when we tested the first card donation and found out the Wishing Well talks and kindly thanked us. We are already hearing amazing stories of how Headway has helped our community. Thank you in advance to all those who pop down and donate to such a fantastic cause.”
