Since 2008, the Puttinu Cares Foundation has been dedicated to supporting Maltese patients undergoing treatment in the UK by providing them with accommodation. Due to the high costs of staying in London for treatment—spanning from weeks to years—80 patients from Malta find themselves in need of affordable housing each month.
Initially, the foundation acquired an 8-apartment block in Martin Court Sutton and later added another 12-apartment block, named Puttinu House Sutton, making a total of 20 apartments available for patients.
In a significant expansion, the foundation has recently purchased a freehold building in Central London’s Zone 1. Plans are underway to add an additional floor to this building, which will result in 27 new studio apartments. This expansion requires a complete refurbishment to meet the needs of both patients and their families.
With a project cost of 25 million euros, Puttinu Cares is once again reaching out to the community for financial support. Contributions can be made by sharing the foundation’s message or by sponsoring a room, which will be acknowledged with a plaque bearing the sponsor’s name.
The foundation is organising a fundraising marathon on Good Friday, 29th March 2024, to be aired on TVM and local channels. Supporters will receive public acknowledgment during the broadcast. This initiative underlines the foundation’s commitment to providing peace of mind and support to current and future patients during their treatment in the UK.
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