WindReach Bermuda can now take donations online via its website, thanks to its collaboration with Bermuda-based payment solutions provider First Atlantic Commerce (FAC).

WindReach, a charity dedicated to special needs persons and seniors, plans to extend the online payment facility to its use of WindReach facilities. FAC is a PCI-certified payment solutions provider dedicated to providing businesses with custom, online payment and risk management solutions.

FAC's payment gateway is now integrated to WindReach's website to provide them with real-time credit card processing, which enables their visitors to make donations online. Funds are settled to WindReach's merchant account at Capital G Bank.

WindReach is an all-inclusive and accessible community facility that exists to enrich the quality of life for people with special needs. Established in 1999, the charity is for use by persons of all ages, abilities and special needs, including Bermuda's growing senior population. WindReach offers educational, therapeutic and recreational programmes to foster inclusion and interaction between the able-bodied and the special needs communities.

WindReach visitors are made up of the clients of some 100 organisations that use the facility as an important component of their programmes including the Ministry of Education, the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Bermuda Autism Support & Education and Senior Citizen homes.

As well, people recovering from injuries and those needing physical therapy and job training use the facility.

"We are thrilled to be assisting WindReach with their online payment processing needs," said FAC's relationship manager, Vivian Curtis. "They now have the ability to accept donations online, which can only help in their goal to raise money for such an amazing charity."

WindReach development director Theresa Hall said: "Our relationship with FAC has opened up a wide range of opportunities for us. We have started by accepting online donations, but as we go forward, we hope to accept payment for facility bookings, petting zoo tours, sensory room rentals and merchandise."

Should you be interested in making a donation to WindReach, please visit www.windreachbermuda.bm/donations. For more information on FAC, go to www.firstatlanticcommerce.com.