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Manchester digital signage company raises £10,000 for charity

Saturn Visual Solutions raised £10,000 for charity with a 26-mile walk from Merseyside to Manchester.

Eighteen staff from the Manchester-based digital signage consultancy strolled from St Helens Rugby League Club to Old Trafford FC in Manchester to raise money for its charity partner Better Things, which helps people with learning disabilities.

Some staff and representatives from Better Things joined in on the walk.

The Manchester charity is run by a handful of part-time staff and volunteers and provides free or heavily subsidised activity sessions for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to help them feel less isolated and generally improve their quality of life.

Chris Welsh, CEO at Saturn Visual Solutions, who organised and participated in the walk, said: “Having volunteered with Better Things, I’ve witnessed first-hand the transformative impact of the activities they provide. They combat isolation, empower individuals, and foster confidence and skills in a nurturing environment.

“Our goal with the walk was to raise £5000 to help Better Things expand their capacity to offer more life-changing sessions, and I’m thrilled to say we’ve managed to double that. I want to thank all of the friends, family, clients and last, but certainly not least, our industry suppliers that sponsored us.”

Kate Maggs, CEO of Better Things said: “People with learning disabilities are twice as likely than the average person to be victims of bullying, and of verbal abuse and physical attacks from complete strangers. They are more likely to be discriminated against, and after leaving education most struggle to find employment and become isolated.

“We help people with learning disabilities to make friends and develop confidence through the activity sessions we run. We provide mental health support and help those who’ve suffered abuse through talking groups and individual support. The money that Saturn has raised will be a huge boost for us to be able to help more people and we’re all incredibly grateful for their efforts.”

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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