A community transport charity is banking on success after rolling out the red carpet to welcome VIPs to the opening of its new Malvern headquarters.

Malvern and District Community Action has moved into the former Lloyds Bank building in Malvern Link to make it easier for staff, volunteers and service users to access the charity.

The volunteer charity has moved from premises above the Town Council in Belle Vue Terrace and West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin was invited to do the ceremonial ribbon-cutting at a gathering of stakeholders and volunteers.

Harriett said:

“The transformation of the old bank is stunning and as someone who has trekked up the stairs at the old offices, I am delighted to see the charity in a more user-friendly office.

“Community Action delivers vital support for local people and I have supported its work for many years, so I was honoured to be invited to open the new headquarters.

“I hope that the new base helps the charity to grow and that Community Action will thrive, helping elderly and vulnerable people to get out and about more often.”

Community Action’s Kate Walton added:

“It was a pleasure to welcome Harriett Baldwin to launch the beginning of a new chapter for us.

“Our new premises provide a really visible presence to raise awareness of the whole range of services we can offer and we’ve already seen a steady stream of visitors.”

Photo: Kate Walton, Harriett Baldwin MP, Malvern Town Mayor Clive Hooper and Community Action chair Mike Amery with volunteers and supporters at the new Malvern Link HQ.