DAME Vera Lynn Children’s Charity in Mid Sussex has received £1000 funding from housebuilder CALA Homes towards its music therapy sessions for children with cerebral palsy.

Formed in 2001 by Dame Vera Lynn, the charity was set up to deliver an early intervention service at Ingfield Manor School for families with very young children with cerebral palsy and other motor impairment.

Fast-forward to 2018, and the charity has moved to a new location and expanded its service offering, and now supports over 40 children and their families across Sussex.

The charity offers a range of early intervention activities using a movement-based educational approach; to help children with cerebral palsy and other motor impairment have more control over their posture and mobility, as well as helping to develop their social and communicative skills.

The CALA Homes Community Bursary Scheme was launched in February and invited local charities, organisations and groups across Sussex to apply, towards a project that would benefit their local community.

Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity was a chosen recipient of the funding, towards their music therapy sessions which are proven to benefit children with the disability.

Nicki Dennis, Sales and Marketing Director for CALA Homes (South Home Counties), said: “We are thrilled to be able to provide Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity with this well-deserved donation towards their musical therapy programme, which will provide vital support to young people with cerebral palsy and help them to improve their motor skills and social interaction.”