Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer group, has donated nearly £5,000 to The Allendale Centre to help fund a kitchen upgrade that will allow the café to prepare a broader range of freshly prepared meals for those in need across the community.

Hendy Foundation often receives donations from generous local organisations looking to support community-led missions, and this particular donation for The Allendale Centre benefited from funds raised by Wimborne Cricket Club at its end-of-season awards presentation, totalling £2000. Together with the charity's donation, The Allendale Centre received a sum of more than £4,800.

A hub for the community, The Allendale Centre on Hanham Road in Wimborne provides a safe and familiar environment for local families. The installation of the new oven will help support after-school activities at the centre, as well as expand assistance to more local people.

Following its latest round of funding in late 2025, Hendy Foundation awarded grants totalling more than £61,000 to support 50 non-profit organisations. The Foundation aims to raise £90,000 in 2026, which would take its total funds since its launch in 2018 to more than £500,000.

Rebecca Hendy, Chairperson of Hendy Foundation, said:

“It’s so encouraging to see organisations galvanise their own supporters for philanthropic activities, and we know this new donation from Wimborne Cricket Club will make a real and lasting impact for those who use The Allendale Centre."

"We strive to help charities across the south coast through our annual funding rounds, and with support from local organisations like WCC, we can step up our ad hoc support activities.”

Carole Chedgy, Vice Chair from The Allendale Community Centre, said:

“This new oven allows us to widen what we can offer as a community café, from nutritious meals to simple, comforting favourites that people genuinely enjoy. It will make a real difference for families, young people attending after-school activities, and for our staff and volunteers who benefit from accessible, easy-to-use equipment. We’re extremely grateful to Hendy Foundation for their support.”

Jim Williams, Chair of Wimborne Cricket Club, adds:

“Hendy Group is a highly valued and significant supporter of Wimborne Cricket Club, and their backing plays an important role in helping the Club thrive both on and off the field."

“As an act of appreciation for Hendy Group’s ongoing generosity, we were delighted to donate the proceeds of the WCC’s end-of-season awards evening auction to Hendy Foundation. We look forward to continuing our extremely positive relationship with Hendy Group, working together to support both local cricket and the wider Wimborne Community.”

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