CHARITIES in Rugby have been praised in parliament by Rugby’s MP.
John Slinger highlighted the work of homelessness charity Hope4 and free meals initiative Make Lunch during sessions in the House of Commons.
During Questions to the Leader of the House of Commons, Mr Slinger celebrated Hope4 – which was recently awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the most prestigious national recognition for volunteer groups.
Speaking in Parliament, he said: “I have seen on numerous visits the incredible work that Hope4 does to end homelessness and poverty in Rugby, through its Hope Centre and the Rugby food bank.
“Will the Leader of the House consider a debate in Government time to explore what further support the Government can give to volunteer groups, and how it can enable people to volunteer more, given the positive effects on their mental health and on wider society?”
In response, Leader of the House Lucy Powell praised the contributions of volunteers nationwide, adding: “He points out the vital role that volunteers play in supporting our communities, and also the reward and recognition that their volunteering endeavours bring them. I am sure that would make a really good topic for a debate.”
Mr Slinger also spoke about the work of Make Lunch, an initiative is run by St Oswald’s Church serving struggling families with meals when school-provided food is unavailable.
The initiative also provides fun activities for families during school holidays.
Speaking in the Commons, Mr Slinger said: “I have had the privilege of assisting the brilliant volunteers at Make Lunch.
“Last summer it fed 25 families, last Christmas it bought slow cookers for families, and this Christmas it is offering hampers. They treat families with dignity.”
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall replied: “Make Lunch sounds like an absolutely brilliant charity.
“That work is urgent, because the Child Poverty Action Group estimates that a quarter of children in my honorable friend’s constituency are growing up poor.”
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