A PHARMACEUTICAL company in Bracknell has contributed to the Mayor’s Fund to support youth learning programmes at South Hill Park.

Boehringer Ingelheim, a German company, has supported the fund as part of its ‘Building Healthier Futures’ programme, which aims to support the local community through sustainable activities.

The schemes provide a variety of targeted and open-access projects to young people and the wider community.

Every year the Bracknell Town Mayor identifies a local charitable cause to dedicate fundraising efforts.

Money raised during the mayoral year 2018-2019 will be directly given to support youth groups such as 11/17 drop in arts sessions, Wilde About Arts youth centre and Missed young people.

Sabine Nikolaus, Country Managing Director and Head of Human Pharma for the UK said: “We are delighted to support Bracknell Town Mayor’s Fund and South Hill Park this way.

“Our Bracknell Town Mayor’s ambition to foster positive outcomes for younger people through the benefits of art participation should be applauded.”

Bracknell Town Mayor Cllr Sandra Ingham visited Boehringer Ingelheim at their Head Office to say thank you for the donation and the positive change the programme brings about in the young people they work with.

The Mayor said: “I am delighted to accept this generous cheque in support of youth learning and participation programmes at South Hill Park Arts Centre.

“Such programmes rely on charitable donations to continue to flourish and are so good for our young people, building their confidence and resilience at the same time as nurturing their interest in the arts.

“Parents regularly advocate the transformation they see in their children as a result of them and they play a vital role in helping to build important social skills.”