Thanks to our support alongside City Electrical Factors (CEF), who funded £5,000 to the project, and Wolseley with their funding of over £1,000 for products, the Mansion is delighted to be able to provide a second accessible bathroom.
Jackie Minton, Facilities Manager at the Mansion, said: “On behalf of the trustees, I would like to thank our benefactors for helping to further improve the facilities. We already have a great safe space for all but the outdated shared facilities were not ideal.
“One of our Arts and Crafts groups has several wheelchair users and their input was invaluable in helping to come up with a suitable design to suit all. Happily, many people have already expressed their appreciation for the new facilities.”
The Mansion is home to Totnes Library and Rainbow Nursery along with a number of local charities and is managed by Totnes Community Development Society (TCDS).
Jackie added: “We have got a brilliant community buzz here and are proud to be able to support so many people under the Mansion roof.
“LiveWest has helped us secure funding through its Community Grants which have helped by providing us with a large gazebo for our outdoor events, a desperately needed new hoover, and printer for the office.”
There are a wide variety of activities available for the community, ranging from choirs, physical exercise, bike servicing, pilates and yoga to ceramics and arts and crafts classes.
Charlotte Holdsworth, our Community Connector for the area, said: “It’s been an absolute joy working with Jackie and the trustees at the Mansion and to see their new accessible bathroom.
“The Mansion is an invaluable asset for residents at Totnes and we hope the public enjoy their new facilities.”
Atul Dattani, CEF’s Director of Social Housing and Merchant Relationships, said: “CEF were delighted to be given the opportunity by LiveWest to support the Mansion and help install a new accessible bathroom.
“The Mansion does some amazing work within the community, and we are delighted that CEF’s contribution has made a difference for The Mansion and its visitors.”
