Wilson Home Trust is proud to share with you that over the last three years over $1.2 million dollars has been provided to over 700 families with a financial need who have exhausted all other avenues for funding.

The grants that we provide are used for so many wonderful things, like beach buggies, trikes, horse riding lessons, hydrotherapy, iPhones and laptops to mention just a few. To hear about a child being able to join family activities that were previously not possible through the purchase of a beach buggy is music to our ears!

The last year has been extremely busy on our site in Takapuna with the re-build of the villas that are used by Health New Zealand to provide respite care, and rehabilitation.

With a completion date in the first quarter of next year, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel having completed two of the six villas, a new extended playroom and a nurses' station.

The new villas are bright, modern and fitted with a state-of-the-art hoist system. The playroom is just that – it is fun, colourful and equipped with everything the children need to make their day special.

We are very fortunate to have a group of garden volunteers every Thursday to help us to keep the grounds beautiful. Many of the volunteers have been with us for many years. If you have green fingers, or just want to get out into the fresh air for a couple of hours on a Thursday give us a call to join the group.

Its lovely to see some sunshine, and to feel the weather warming up, so get out there and enjoy what the beautiful North Shore has to offer. If you passing by, we welcome visitors for a cuppa.