STAFF and volunteers at a charity which helps homeless and vulnerably housed people were recently visited by Lord and Lady Lymington.

The Camrose Centre welcomed the visitors, who found out more about the creative arts and wellbeing project artWell that they have helped fund at the centre for another year. 

They have supported The Camrose Centre with several generous grants in recent years. During their recent visit they met Corrine Marsh of artWell and heard how she uses creative arts to inspire imagination, promote mental wellbeing and inclusion amongst clients at the day centre at Glebe Hall in Basingstoke.

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Corrine makes weekly visits to The Camrose Centre to work with clients as a way of building self-confidence and positivity during their homelessness recovery pathway. The grant means that this valued project can definitely continue throughout 2023.

Chair of trustees Mike Browning said: "Our clients benefit hugely from the activities that artWell provides during our weekly sessions. It's not only a mindful activity that can remove people from their day-to-day worries, but it has also created positivity and confidence in our clients. We are extremely grateful to our guests for funding this special project during 2023."

During their visit in November, Lord and Lady Lymington spoke with clients, volunteers and staff and found out about more of the support work and services that take place at the centre.

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Lord Lymington said: "We were inspired by our recent visit and the great work and commitment shown by volunteers' supporting this important local provision."

The Camrose Centre is a day centre that supports homeless and vulnerably housed members of the local community, and is funded by individual and corporate donations, trusts and grants, as well as Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.