Families from Bicknacre and surrounding areas visited in their droves a family fun day at St Giles, a supported housing scheme for vulnerable adults, helping to raise over £1,400.

St Giles, which is run by Springboard Housing Association, part of the Genesis Housing Group, is home for 29 adults, some of whom have learning difficulties and mental health issues.

Some of the highlights of this year's fun day included a majorette's display, bouncy castle, mountain dogs display and an organic fruit and vegetable stall.

The fun day, which is held annually, raises money which is used to help fund improvements to St Giles. This year the residents have decided to spend the money on a new summer house for the gardens.

Ursula Deith, Springboard Supported Housing Manager said; "We are delighted that this fun day has been so successful, thank you to everyone who came along.

It is very important that our residents are able to meet and interact with members of the local community and it something that they very much look forward to each year."

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For more information please contact:

Jayne Williams
Marketing, Press & PR Officer
Genesis Housing Group
0208 150 4178
jayne.williams@ghg.org.uk

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Ursula Deith, Springboard Supported Housing Manager.

Notes to editors

Bicknacre is near Chelmsford, Essex.

Springboard Housing Association provides high quality housing and support services to over 10,000 people in east London, Essex and Hertfordshire.

Genesis Housing Group provides homes and services to tens of thousands of people across London and the south east. The Group consists of PCHA, Sutherland, Pathmeads and Springboard housing associations. We also have in our group a charitable foundation, Genesis Community. We are one of the largest and most successful housing groups in the UK, owning and/or managing more than 45,000 homes. Our overiding aim is to put customers first and provide excellent service to all.