About Leslie's Care Packages
Vi Wood is the face and founder of ‘Leslie's Care Packages’, which has been set up in loving memory of her husband Leslie. Vi wanted to do good work in his name to keep his memory alive.
Initially set up to help the homeless, the non-profit voluntary organisation now helps all groups of vulnerable people right across the Black Country. After seeing so many people in need in the
Stourbridge community, Vi initially put out appeals for help on Facebook, back in August 2016. Since then, LCPs has attracted a big response from generous people across the West Midlands.
The charity’s mission is to provide much needed provisions, such as food, toiletries, sleeping bags, and clothing to homeless and other disadvantaged people. As the organisation receives no
funding, it relies solely on the general public and local businesses for support and donations.
Awards:
Swish Media Awards Finalist 2020
Dudley CVS Covid Hero Awards 2020
Dudley News Forging a Future For All Awards - Finalist 2019
The Great Big Thank You – Finalist - 2018
Awarded Kelly’s Heroes Certificate - BBC 2018
Dudley Volunteer Awards – Winner – 2017
Dudley Mayors Civic Award – The Frank Foley Award for Community Spirit
- 2017