A VIBRANT mural now shines out like a beacon on the wall of the Hamelin Trust building, letting people know they are there, and the care, commitments and services they provide.
The charity works with people with disabilities across south Essex. People supported by the charity worked with artist and volunteer Donna St Pierre to come up with a rainbow and tree design which resembles love, friendship and inclusivity.
They wanted to brighten up the outside of the charity’s centre in Radford Crescent in Billericay and worked hard over six months with help from Brentwood School students who visit the charity once a week as part of their Voluntary Service Activity programme.
“The Hamelin Trust is a wonderful charity, the loves comes across when you spend time here. We wanted the mural to represent that, and I think it really does,” said Donna St Pierre.
“All members took part in some way to create the mural, it was a real team effort.”
The mural is made up of three individual interlocking wooden panels. The rainbow base and silhouettes are painted, while the tree is a mosaic made from pieces of old magazines, giving it depth and texture. The leaves are primarily made from the handprints of people the charity supports, staff and volunteers.
The original mural has been installed inside the building and a replica print put up outside for the local community to enjoy.
It was unveiled by the Deputy Lieutenant of Essex, John Griffith-Jones. The Essex Lieutenancy represent His Majesty the King in the county, helping to create a spirit of co-operation, encouraging voluntary service, and supporting the social life of Essex.
Mr Griffith-Jones said: “The mural is fantastic as is the work Hamelin Trust does in the local community. I can safely say that without charities which support people, the country would not be what it is today. The extra support of volunteers just make things that little bit special and I’m very proud to be here.”
Hamelin Trust’s chief executive, Ru Watkins, joined the Deputy Lieutenant in unveiling the mural and said it showed what can be achieved when people work together in the community.
He said: “As we look towards National Volunteers Week, which kicks off from June 1, this mural serves as a reminder of the fantastic difference that volunteers can make, whether giving a little or a lot of their precious time to others.”
Visit www.hamelintrust.org.uk or see @HamelinTrust on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.
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