The Wymondham-based Star Throwers, a charity that provides support to people affected by cancer in Norfolk, were delighted to receive a donation of £8,000 from the Morrisons Foundation.

The grant will help the charity with the renovation of their kitchen facility which used to make refreshments for cancer support groups and visitors in Wymondham.

Victoria Pigg, Operations and Fundraising Manager at Star Throwers said: “"We are incredibly grateful for this grant from the Morrisons Foundation to help us update and improve the kitchen area at our cancer support centre in Wymondham.

“The grant will transform the kitchen space which is used for a number of our free groups and workshops for those affected by cancer including our 'Craft & Chat Groups', Art Workshops, Nutrition Q&A Sessions, Paper Crafts and external support groups such as Head Wrappers and Keeping Abreast.

“This area is also used at a number of our community events throughout the year including our Coffee Mornings, Garden Party and Christmas Wreath Making Workshops, improving the space will allow it to be more accessible and usable by all and also give it a much needed makeover!

“Star Throwers has provided free cancer information and support services from our centre in Wymondham for 15 years and we are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our local community, trusts and foundations and businesses for allowing us to continue this vital support for those affected by this disease."

Sharon Watts, Community Champion at the Morrisons store in Wymondham, recommended the charity as part of the Morrisons Foundation’s ‘Community Spaces Fund’ which was established to celebrate the supermarket’s 125th Anniversary.

The fund invited 125 charities to apply for a share of £1 million with grants of up to £8,000 each to enhance community spaces and local facilities, helping them to make a difference for many more years to come.

Sarah said, “I’m thrilled to donate the grant of £8,000 to Victoria at Star Throwers in Wymondham! The charity is very close to our hearts as cancer affects so many families in our community. I’m delighted that we’ve been able to help renovate the kitchen facility, which will make a huge difference to the charity’s vital work for many years to come.

“For the past 125 years, Morrisons has always aimed to support our local communities and it was an honour to present this donation to such a worthy and well loved local charity.”

The Morrisons Foundation was set up by Morrisons supermarket in 2015 and awards grants for charity projects which help improve people’s lives. Since launching, over £44 million has been donated to hundreds of charities across England, Scotland and Wales.