CHARITY FOCUS
The Mary Budding Trust Supporting children with special needs The Mary Budding Trust has been proud to continue its work during the pandemic, helping children with special needs by funding resources and equipment that can help with learning, health and general day-to-day living.
What is the Mary Budding Trust? The Mary Budding Trust supports children with special needs, aged eleven or under, living within the area of Okehampton, Tavistock and surrounding villages, by providing grants and equipment. The trust is a self-funding charity run by unpaid volunteers and was inspired by the vision of the late Dr Mary Budding. In 1984, in association with Mencap, she set up the Mary Budding Centre, then in 1991 the centre moved to a unit in Tavistock Primary School. The Mary Budding Trust was established in 2002 and is organised by a small group of voluntary trustees. All the funds held by the trust go directly to support young children with special needs within the area covered by the trust.
Marina with her new chair
