The Elm Foundation, a Chesterfield-based charity that supports victims of domestic abuse, has received a £1,000 from the IKON Church.

Toby Perkins said, “I was approached by Paul & Jeannie Benger from IKON Church Chesterfield who kindly offered to donate £1,000 to a charity of my choice. I have visited The Elm Foundation on a number of occasions over the years to see the work they are doing and I know that they have provided vital support to victims of domestic violence and their families when they are at their lowest ebb. There are many worthy charities in Chesterfield who have all struggled for funds during these tough economic times, but the nature of The Elm Foundation’s work makes them less public and so it can be more difficult for them to attract donations. I know they will make excellent use of this money.”

The Elm Foundation offers a range of services to help and support men, women and children who are affected by Domestic Abuse, with an aim to increase safety, reduce risk and promote independent living.

Toby added, “I would like to say a big thank you to the members of IKON Church for their donation. The church groups in Chesterfield do a massive amount for the community, such as daily meals to homeless people, supporting those on low incomes and providing charitable donations such as this.”

Paul Benger from Ikon said “We were so thrilled when Toby suggested the Elm foundation as a recipient for one of our £1000 gifts. Their work is exceptional and aligns perfectly with the vision and values of our church.”

Jennifer Calverly from the Elm Foundation said “We would like to thank the Ikon church for the generous donation to our Children’s Service and to Toby Perkins for recommending our charity. Your financial support to help displaced children in our community who have been effected by domestic abuse makes all the difference. Last year we supported 100 children living in our refuges after they had to leave their homes due to domestic abuse, your donation will help to purchase outdoor play equipment for them to enjoy whilst they are with us.”