A COVENTRY housebuilder has donated £750 to help keep a local community library thriving.
Redrow Midlands presented volunteers at Bulkington Community Library with a donation to support the facilities upkeep as well as supply new resources.
The fund launched last year provides organisations with donations – they can apply for their share of a £10,000 pot.
The library serves as a community hub, hosting clubs and events for people of all ages, it has no funding from authorities and operated from charities and volunteers.
Volunteer Denise Wolff said: “On behalf of everyone at Bulkington Community Library, I would like to thank Redrow for their generous donation.
“Aside from providing the usual library services, we also operate as a community hub – a place where people can come and socialise with a cup of tea and a biscuit.
“It is a welcoming space and acts as a warm hub while the cost-of-living crisis is currently affecting many of the local residents. As the library is run entirely by volunteers, donations like this are very important to us.”
Elaine Cartwright, sales director for Redrow Midlands, said: “Libraries are often at the heart of village life, and we are delighted to be able to help Bulkington Community Library continue its fantastic service with our Community Fund.
“Donations such as this are crucial to building thriving communities and we’re very much looking forward to seeing the impact these funds will have on the library, its volunteers and the wider community.”
