LOCAL disability charity Accuro is celebrating the arrival of a brand new minibus, made possible thanks to the generous support of three funders — The Cherry Foundation, MAG (Stansted Airport) and The Axis Foundation.

The specially adapted vehicle will help more children, young people and adults with a disability across West Essex to enjoy new activities, make friends and build confidence — all in a safe and inclusive environment.

Simran Foote, CEO of Accuro, said:
“This minibus is going to open up so many more opportunities for the people we support. We’re hugely grateful to our funders for making it possible.”

Accuro would like to extend special thanks to their major funder, The Cherry Foundation, whose significant support made the project possible, alongside generous contributions from MAG Stansted Airport and The Axis Foundation.

Phoebe Cherry from The Cherry Foundation said:

“Accuro do such amazing work in the community and The Cherry Family Foundation are delighted to fund this minibus to support the continuation of their brilliant trips and activities. Keep up the brilliant work Accuro!”

Maggie Sutton, Chair of the Stansted Airport Community Fund, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to support Accuro with a £5,000 donation towards their new minibus. It’s fantastic to see the difference it will make, helping more people with disabilities across West Essex get out and about, build friendships, and feel part of their community. Supporting projects like this is exactly what the Stansted Airport Community Fund is here for, and we’re proud to have played a part in making it happen.”

Mick Hayes from The Axis Foundation added:
“Really wonderful news to see that Accuro’s new minibus is on the road creating great opportunities for disabled people in West Essex. We were pleased and proud to help, and we are looking forward to hearing about the difference it will make.”

For more information about Accuro, or to find out how you can support their work, visit www.accuro.org.uk or call 01279 870297.