Press Release 18th January 2010
CAR SCRAPPAGE SCHEME HITS LOCAL CHARITY
SKIDZ – The Wycombe Motor Project has been hit by the Government scheme to save the car industry in the recession by offering £2000 for your old car when you buy new; old cars are no longer being donated to SKIDZ. The local charity is dependent on the generosity of local people who, in the past, have donated their unwanted vehicles to the charity for young people to learn how to service and repair cars. Now that these vehicles can attract payment of £2000 discount on a new car SKIDZ is running out of cars for the young people to practise on – sources have completely dried up.
Generous support from Hyundai
Some of your readers may have seen in the press last week Hyundai have donated an older Maestro that they had received in the scheme. SKIDZ are extremely grateful to this local company for their support and urge other organisations and individuals to consider helping in this way.
Steve Godfrey, Project Director said “We are desperate for some more cars. At present we have only two left in the workshop and both are ready to sell on having been repaired, MOT’d and are now up for sale”. He explained “If we have no fresh cars soon we will not be able to offer a full learning programme for the hundreds of young people who come through our doors each week to learn vocational skills. The donation of the Maestro from Hyundai has helped a great deal.”
Editors Notes
SKIDZ has been offering young people in the area these opportunities for 11 years. Our statistics at exam levels, together with high numbers moving on into further education and/or employment point to the success of this very popular project. All the skills learned by the young people are easily transferable into the world of work. SKIDZ has gained recognition in the local area – and nationally, for the provision of vocational opportunities earning accolades from a wide audience. The charity has earned the respect of local schools and statutory agencies and has built positive links within the community. Many young people who come to SKIDZ have learning difficulties yet are able to succeed at high levels, which in turn improves their self-esteem, confidence and employability. Prospective employers are also recognising the excellent preparation young people gain from their experience with us.
Contact: Steve Godfrey – Project Director – 01494 550008 e-mail: steve@skidz.org.uk
Liz Hutton – Press Officer – 01494 550008 e-mail: liz@skidz.org.uk