A REDNAL woman who has arthritis has had the garden at her bungalow revamped, thanks to a grant from OneFamily.
Madeline Morris’ condition severely affects her mobility and she recently moved to her home so she could be more independent but she found her garden was unsafe and unfit to use.
Madeline applied for a grant from OneFamily and, on hearing of her frustration about her outdoor space, the organisation provided the cash to make her plot a place she could enjoy.
The funding has been used to resurface the garden so she can move around safely and there is now also a table and chairs so she can socialise there with friends.
The 53-year-old said: “Pottering around outside is one of my favourite things to do – whether it’s watering the plants or feeding the birds, I love being in the open air.
“As I have limited mobility, it’s really important that I’m able to use my garden whenever I want.
“Now the area is safe for me to be in, it will massively improve by mobility and give me a place to stretch my legs every day.
“I am so grateful to OneFamily for giving me the opportunity to rejuvenate a space I enjoy being in so much – it’s given me a new lease of life.”
Karl Elliott, marketing director at OneFamily, said: “Madeline’s garden obviously means a lot to her, and it’s great to hear how the renovation will improve her everyday life.”
He added through the organisation’s foundation, OneFamily provides personal grants to support customers or their loved ones.
Last year it awarded more than £300,000 throughout the country and, over the course of five years, it is aspiring to make £5million available to its customers, their families and communities.
