Talbot Village Trust supports youth relationship skills charity

The MARS (modelling active relationship skills) Trust in Poole received a donation of £2,000 from the grant-giving charity, TVT, to purchase new office furniture and equipment needed to create a better workplace environment for volunteer training sessions and internal meetings.

Greg Dollerson, Trustee of the MARS Trust, explained, ‘‘Our team of trained volunteers provide a series of workshops in schools for around 2,000 students each year. We aim to equip young people with vital relationship skills, enabling them to build and sustain positive relationships in all areas of life.

‘‘MARS is entirely reliant on volunteers and funding so we are very grateful for Talbot Village Trust’s generous donation of £2,000. The grant has transformed our office into a more efficient and enjoyable working place, by creating a suitable and practical space for volunteer training and workshop material preparation.’’
Russell Lucas-Rowe, Trustee, added, ‘‘Talbot Village Trust is dedicated to helping a wide variety of causes through its funding, and the MARS Trust is no exception. Relationship skills are so important for the personal development of each young person, therefore we felt it was essential to help the MARS Trust continue to have a positive lasting impact on the students who they visit.’’

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually, and will be accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the Trustees meet again in May. Please visit www.talbotvillagetrust.org for more information.
The Talbot Village Trust is the legacy of two sisters who founded Talbot Village in the mid-19th century as a reaction to rural poverty. The village provided housing, a school and a church as well as agricultural land to grow food. Thanks to the sisters’ philanthropic approach and a careful investment programme, the Trustees have been able to maintain and increase the value of the fund.