Another 230 students from Hanover, who are in various stages of their studies, got a major financial boost from the Hanover Charities, which disbursed more than $277 million in scholarships, grants and awards, during a ceremony at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas yesterday.

According to Katrin Casserly, chairman of the Hanover Charities, which is the largest philanthropic and charitable entity in that parish, the 69-year-old organisation has faced multiple challenges throughout its existence but continues to be a source of help to needy students.

“What has sustained us through every challenge is a simple belief that people matter,” Casserly said, while addressing what was this year’s annual grant and award ceremony.