New Minibus for St Marys School

The keys were handed over by Lady Taverners' president and former England Women's cricket captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint.

The Lady Taverners is part of The Lord's Taverners, the youth sports charity which will donate nearly 2.5 million this year to help give young people, particularly those with special needs, a sporting chance.

The Lord's Taverners donates nearly one minibus per week to organisations such as the St Mary's Wrestwood Children's Trust.

St Mary's comprises a school and college for young people from local authorities across the UK.

The students all have special needs within the moderate learning difficulties range, as well as speech and language difficulties.

The Trust's dedicated staff work with the young people in school and within the community to equip them for life once they leave St Mary's.

This 13-seat wheelchair-accessible minibus, costing 38,000, was generously sponsored by Campini, and will be used to transport students to work experience, external colleges, evening and weekend activities, and commuting to and from the Trust.

Matthew Patten, Chief Executive of The Lord's Taverners, said: "We believe that sport and recreation are essential for all young people, particularly those with special needs. This minibus will help the St Mary's Wrestwood pupils get out and enjoy new places and experiences. We are proud to support the staff, parents and young people of St Mary's Wrestwood Children's Trust."