Housing association funds free places on summer activity programme

A housing association is funding free places for a summer activity programme for young people in Newbury.

Sovereign Housing association has put £5,600 towards funding the free places at Berkshire Youth’s Waterside Summer Activity Programme.

Sovereign community development officer Rachel Peters said: “This is the second year we’ve offered additional funding for summer holiday programme places.

“With the cost of living continuing to rise, we wanted children in our communities to access fantastic activities without adding further financial pressure to their families.

"All of the programmes come with lunch provided.”

Activities will include paddlesport, climbing, zorbing, cooking, sports and crafts.

Berkshire Youth added: “We're delighted to be supported by Sovereign this summer. The additional support means we can expand the work for families in need in the area.”