Charity given £21k to keep teaching global issues

Coordinator Wendy Shimmin said the money would help the charity secure its future

A Manx education charity that promotes learning about global issues has been awarded a grant to help it continue its work.

The One World Centre works to encourage interest and respect for cultures around the world by highlighting the links between the island and developing countries.

The grant of £21,074 from the Manx Lottery Trust will be used to help the charity showcase its work and attract new donors.

Coordinator Wendy Shimmin said the charity was "thrilled and immensely grateful" for the donation.

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Ms Shimmin said the charity had been experiencing difficulty in finding "consistent long-standing funding".

"This support will empower us to expand our reach and impact by enabling us to equip our team with important skills as well as giving us the time to foster relationships with corporates, funders, and potential donors," she said.

"Together, we hope to continue to educate and work towards a fair, just, and sustainable world for everyone."

The charity said it intended to spend the money on initiatives including "creating engaging social media content, podcasts, and video content" that would amplify its message.