Ori Healthcare awarded £750 grant to support growth plans

Fungisai Shumba, founder of Ori Healthcare. <i>(Image: Test Valley Borough Council)</i>
Fungisai Shumba, founder of Ori Healthcare. (Image: Test Valley Borough Council)
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A care provider has been awarded a £750 grant to support its growth plans.

Ori Healthcare, based at Grateley Business Park and currently supporting 10 clients, received the funding from Test Valley Borough Council’s Business Incentive Grant.

The money will help cover business expenses, including extra stocks of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Fungisai Shumba, founder of Ori Healthcare. (Image: Test Valley Borough Council)

Fungisai Shumba, owner of Ori Healthcare, said: "We are incredibly grateful to Test Valley Borough Council for supporting Ori Healthcare as a grant recipient.

"This funding will directly support our efforts to serve the local Test Valley area.

"Please accept our sincere thanks for the grant.

"We are honoured by your confidence in our business and are excited to use these funds to enable us to expand."

Founded by Ms Shumba, a registered nurse and forensic psychologist, Ori Healthcare employs seven staff and delivers care services including dementia support, palliative care and general social care.

Cllr Susanne Hasselmann said: "Ori Healthcare provides a valuable service for residents who need assistance to continue living independently and with dignity.

"We are pleased to support the business through our Business Incentive Grant and look forward to seeing it continue to grow and make a positive contribution to the local economy in Test Valley."

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