MAKE Receives $30,000 Donation from The Eisner Foundation

MAKE at Aldingbourne Enterprises is thrilled to announce a generous $30,000 donation from The Eisner Foundation, a non-profit based in California founded by Michael Eisner, owner of Portsmouth Football Club, and his wife, Jane. This donation will fund a new CCTV and security system, enhancing safety and security at MAKE, where we support adults with learning disabilities and autism in building skills for independent living and community employment.

This support comes at a crucial time, as a recent break-in left both staff and those we support feeling apprehensive. "The new security systems will certainly give peace of mind to the team," shared Michelle Mckinley Bell, Head of Enterprise & Development. "It will allow us to monitor both the internal and external perimeters of the building after hours, helping everyone feel more secure."

MAKE is honoured to be one of four Portsmouth charities chosen by The Eisner Foundation, along with Spark Community Space, Pompey in the Community, and The Lifehouse. Special thanks to Trent Stamp from The Eisner Foundation, Steve Cripps from PMC, and Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council, for putting MAKE forward for this support.

Michelle added, "Partnerships and donations such as these are so important. Together we are stronger, and working with The Eisner Group, among many other organisations, helps us raise awareness of the important work we do and build strong connections to make a difference to our community and the people we support."
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About Us:
Aldingbourne Trust champions adults with learning disabilities and autism, placing them at the heart of everything we do. We hold the government accountable, ensuring policies and funding are fair and effective. Through innovation and collaboration, our focus is on delivering meaningful solutions for the adults we support, as well as our much-respected staff and volunteers. We strive to make a lasting impact, guiding people to the help they need and creating a future where everyone thrives.