Eastwood Volunteer Bureau and Food Bank (EVB) has announced the official launch of a new website.

The local charity provides three key service, a food bank, a befriending scheme and a transport scheme for people living in the North Broxtowe area.

And now, all information about these services can be found online at at eastwoodvb.org.uk

The new site is built to provide residents with an intuitive, seamless insight into its work and features comprehensive information about all its services and how to access them.

Announcing the launch of the new website are, from left, Maureen Cooper (befriender co-ordinator), Mark Barrable (treasurer), Rachel Laurenson (manager), Melanie Derbyshire (transport co-ordinator). Photo: Gemma Wilks.

placeholder image — Announcing the launch of the new website are, from left, Maureen Cooper (befriender co-ordinator), Mark Barrable (treasurer), Rachel Laurenson (manager), Melanie Derbyshire (transport co-ordinator). Photo: Gemma Wilks.

Designed with the client in mind, the new website features simple navigation, lots of information and the opportunity to apply online as a customer or a volunteer or simply to donate to the charity.

Rachel Laurenson, EVB manager, said: "We wanted to create a user-friendly website that truly reflects our commitment to north Broxtowe and allows residents to easily access the tools and information they need," said

EVB is a registered charity celebrating over 40 years of supporting the north Broxtowe community.

The food bank is open every Friday from 9am to 11am in Eastwood for registered users only.

Anyone wanting to sign up for it will need to undertake a simple disposable income review to register.

One-off food parcels are available in extreme emergencies

The transport scheme is a low-cost scheme for the vulnerable and elderly, helping users with visits to doctors, hospital, shopping or visiting friends

It is simple to register and book

The befriending scheme is for lonely and vulnerable people who are visited one hour a week for a chat and a catch-up.

Male aand female befrienders of all ages are available.

Rachel continued: “We have worked with a talented web designer and photographer called Gemma Wilkes from Nottingham who has helped us to launch a vibrant and interesting website that is not only comprehensive but also sustainable for us.

The website includes lots of images of the volunteers and clients as well as detailed information about each scheme, online forms and a calendar of upcoming events.

With only five part-time employees, the bureau relies heavily on more than 45 volunteers who help deliver its services.

If you are interested in volunteering as a befriender or a driver or to register or any of the schemes, call the EVB on 01773 535255 or visit eastwoodvb.org.uk