A celebration of the inclusivity of art has
provided autistic young people at Prior's
Court with the opportunity to experience
exhibiting their work at an art auction -
and generated more than £1,700 for our
Performing Arts Centre appeal in the
process.
In a fi rst for Prior's Court, an art auction was held on
our site with pieces of work available to purchase
made by artists from across Berkshire. At the event
itself, more than 50 items of artwork across a range
of mediums were on display for guests to explore
and to either make a bid for as part of the silent
auction or purchase outright.
Three young people
from Prior's Court
- Jamie, Brandon
and Daniel - also
attended as
exhibiting artists,
having been supported to produce pieces for the
event. The three were among fi ve young people who
made cushion covers for sale, while many young
people participated in making four collaborative
pieces.
successes
An amazing team from our corporate partners Kärcher
UK went to "Helvellyn and back" as they scaled new
heights to support the autistic young people with
complex needs at Prior's Court.
Hot on the heels of a volunteer visit to our site, the online sales team at
Kärcher UK scaled the Helvellyn mountain, in the Lake District, for our
Fun and Recreation appeal. The intrepid group have raised more than
£600 between them.
Between May and
August, we have had
eight volunteering groups
contribute a total of
386 hours of their time,
clearing, tidying, and
revamping areas around
Prior's Court grounds.
This includes our amazing
corporate partners, Sophos,
Charles Hunter Associates,
Newbury Building society and
Karcher, along with long-time
supporters Tanium, Visa and
Downe House School.
Our orchard has been maintained,
along with 180 trees weeded,
the gardens of Giles, Millington
and Shirley houses have been
gardened and jet washed, the
Countryside Learning Centre (CLC)
has been thoroughly cleared,
Summerhill house has had a new
trampoline installed and play
equipment and sculptures around
site have had the professional
Kӓrcher cleaning treatment.
Kärcher hike in the Lake District
Volunteers
Art Auction