A Coatbridge church has donated £1000 to a theatre group for young people and adults with additional needs.
The Angel of Love and Light Spiritualist Church gave the generous donation to Shining Stars ASN Theatre School.
The church, which meets on Mondays at the Multi Room on Old Monkland Road, chose to support the theatre school for its life-changing role in the community.
Established in 2015, Shining Stars, founded by Coatbridge native Katie Slavin-Trower, has long given people with support needs a place to enjoy performing arts, socialise and build self-confidence.
Known for its “warm and inclusive” atmosphere, the group has since grown into a vital part of the local community.
Katie created the group to deliver a supportive and encouraging space where individuals with additional needs could “discover their potential through drama, music and movement”.
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The Angel of Love and Light Spiritualist Church prides itself on supporting local causes as part of its community service mission.
Its members believed Shining Stars to be a perfect recipient for their latest contribution.
Both groups expressed happiness about the collaboration, saying “it shows how much can be achieved when local organisations work hand in hand”.
The donation will aid Shining Stars in continuing to provide essential opportunities to individuals who thrive on creative and confidence-boosting activities.
For more information about Shining Stars ASN Theatre School, visit their Coatbridge base at Easton Place, Whifflet, Coatbridge.
The Angel of Love and Light Spiritualist Church meets every Monday at 7.30pm and welcomes visitors.
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