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We are the ‘chosen one’ – and we like it!

Oaklea Trust has been selected as the nominated charity by the new Chair of Cumbria County Council.

“My chosen charity this year is The Oaklea Trust, which does a wonderful job across our county helping people with learning and physical disabilities discover their potential and lead fulfilling, independent lives.” Cllr Andy Connell, Chair of Cumbria County Council

“Oaklea Trust is delighted to be the named Charity by Councillor Andy Connell following him becoming the Chairman of Cumbria County Council. We are delighted for our work to be recognised in this way and we wish him every success in the role of Chairman of CCC, we know it will be both exciting and challenging during these times of change. Good luck Andy. Clive Wigley, CEO, Oaklea Trust

This is a great gesture by Andy – as 2022-23 will be the final year for Cumbria County Council as a local authority before two new Unitary Authorities emerge (Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness).

Standing for his community…

Andy is a well known figure in Cumbria – a long serving Councillor at all levels and active member of the community. He has also been a longstanding supporter of what Oaklea does. As a District Councillor in Appleby he was a big advocate of our ongoing plans to transform the former Edenside Care Home.

Give us this day our daily….

Andy is also a familiar face at the Right2Work Appleby Hub – and in the first Covid lockdown regularly took delivery of (many) exceedingly tasty Hub loaves!

Always reaching out…..

Friends in high places….

Councillor Connell has served on Cumbria County Council since 2017 and was Vice-Chairman for the past year. He currently sits on the Local Committee for Eden; Staffing Committee; Holehird Trust Joint Committee; and Scrutiny Advisory Board – Adults. He is also the Council’s ‘Autism Champion’ for Eden.

Giving to Oaklea

You can find out more about donating to Oaklea here – and see what difference your money can make to those we support https://www.oakleatrust.co.uk/fundraising/

Oaklea is a registered charity (No 1091722) covering the North of England

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