Volunteers from housebuilder Barratt Homes have helped to spruce up the National Trust Souter Lighthouse, to raise money for Billy鈥檚 Lifeline. Billy鈥檚 Lifeline supports families and loved ones who are impacted by suicide loss. Through 1-2-1 and group support, therapy and respite, the lifeline works to promote mental wellbeing within the community and provide guidance to those who need it most.
Teaming up with 10 volunteers from Barratt Homes, Billy鈥檚 Lifeline hosted a family day and fundraiser to welcome local families and friends for an afternoon of activities. All of the money raised from the event was matched by Barratt Homes, which saw the charity receive over 拢2,000.
Helen Murray of Billy鈥檚 Lifeline said: 鈥淚t was fantastic to welcome volunteers from Barratt Homes to Souter Lighthouse, they gave it a new lease of life and a much-needed refresh. The family day and fundraiser event was a huge success, and we鈥檙e so pleased to be receiving support from a local business such as Barratt Homes, as well as families and friends from the area.鈥
Natalie Donnelly, sales manager from Barratt Homes鈥 nearby Monkton Gardens development, added: 鈥淲e鈥檙e so pleased to have supported the National Trust鈥檚 upkeep of the iconic Souter Lighthouse, which plays such a crucial landmark for the area. We all had a great time at Billy鈥檚 Lifeline family day and fundraiser event, and we鈥檙e over the moon that we鈥檝e been able to match the funds raised for the event up to 拢1,000, and support the incredible work that they do across the region.鈥
Recycling specialists Scott Bros has sponsored 14-year-old golfing prodigy Thomas Hartshorne 鈥 who will jet off next month to represent England.
Peter Scott, a director at Scott Bros and Captain of Teesside Golf Club, noticed Thomas鈥檚 talent while playing for the same team. Impressed by the young golfer鈥檚 skill and dedication, Scott Bros decided to support his journey through sponsorship, making a contribution towards travel costs and accommodation during competitions.
Thomas, from Eaglescliffe, who was just 18 months old when he first hit a golf ball, won his first 36-hole men鈥檚 competition at Rockcliffe Hall when he was eight. He also qualified for the 2019 US Kids World Championships in Pinehurst, South Carolina, where he finished 21st out of 168 competitors.
Next month he will participate in his first international call up when he will play at the Golf Club Biella 鈥淟e Betulle鈥, Italy, in the Italian Reply Italian International Under 16 Championship.
Mr Scott said: 鈥淲e are thrilled to support Thomas in his golfing career. His dedication and talent are truly inspiring, and we believe he has a bright future ahead in the world of golf. We have a long tradition of supporting our region and its sporting talent, not just because it promotes physical and mental well-being, but we believe it鈥檚 important for businesses to support their communities wherever possible.鈥
Thomas said: 鈥淚 am incredibly thankful to Scott Bros for their support. This sponsorship will help me pursue my dreams and achieve my goals in golf. I am excited for what the future holds and will work hard to make everyone proud.鈥
The operator of the Tyne Tunnels, TT2 , has donated 拢18,000 from its community fund to buy six new specialist rise and recline chairs for St Oswald鈥檚 adult inpatient unit. The new chairs will replace worn-out fabric ones that are broken and not fit for purpose.
Anne Tuck, adult inpatient matron, said: 鈥淭he chairs won鈥檛 just benefit the patients staying with us. Our patients鈥 relatives often stay for long hours by their loved one鈥檚 side and will be grateful for a comfortable place to rest during a very stressful time.鈥
Nina Clymer, adult inpatient unit sister said: 鈥淲e are delighted that TT2 has generously funded the six new chairs we need. As the chairs have castors, they can be wheeled anywhere, such as next to a view over our gardens.鈥
TT2鈥檚 chief operating officer, Shaun Simmons, said: 鈥淲e are glad to be able to play a small part in supporting the incredible work that St Oswald鈥檚 do to help improve the care and quality of life of its patients and their families.鈥
Gosforth based holiday park operator Parkdean Resorts has launched a partnership with My Menopause Centre, to support and offer services to employees going through the menopause. Staff at Parkdean Resorts parks and offices across the 海角视频 can now access the centre鈥檚 online menopause clinic which provides holistic, evidence-based and personalised care.
Initiatives include a 45-minute fast-track consultation with a My Menopause Centre specialist doctor, where personalised support is offered, to help understand symptoms and needs. Information, treatment and advice is tailored for each person and prescriptions are also offered where appropriate.
Becky Cain, wellbeing and inclusion manager at Parkdean Resorts, said: 鈥淓nsuring the good health and wellbeing of our staff is of the utmost importance here at Parkdean Resorts and we鈥檙e proud to announce our partnership with My Menopause Centre. A sensitive and somewhat taboo subject, we鈥檙e keen to change the stigma to help our employees feel confident about seeking help and advice if they need to. The support that is available is already a valuable resource that is proving popular with our staff. We look forward to growing our partnership with My Menopause Centre and continuing to provide an inclusive and welcoming working environment.鈥
Emma Lambourne, corporate partnership manager at My Menopause Centre, added: 鈥淲e are proud to partner with Parkdean Resorts in providing comprehensive menopause support to their staff. It鈥檚 beyond heartening that such a well-respected British company is so forward-thinking in caring for and safeguarding the needs of its workforce in a move that is truly leading the way amongst 海角视频 businesses.鈥
A County Durham clothes recycling business is helping schools raise hundreds of thousands of pounds while boosting their green credentials.
Now Fundraise & Recycle, at North West Industrial Estate in Peterlee, is aiming to grow its base of more than 500 schools with plans to roll out its concept across the 海角视频. The company was set up by husband and wife team, David and Sarah Kristopaitis, who, pre-Covid, ran clothing banks.
Their idea was to create brightly coloured and eye-catching clothes collection boxes where people could deposit unwanted items. Once the bins are full Fundraise & Recycle collect the clothes and the school is paid for the items 鈥 and can then start to collect all over again. To date Fundraise & Recycle has given 拢250,000 to schools which are part of the scheme 鈥 a figure which continues to grow.
Mr Kristopaitis said: 鈥淲e wanted to find ways to get as many people as possible involved. And we also put on treats for the schools, such as sending an ice cream van to them on the last day of term. Most of the clothes go to countries like Poland or other parts of Eastern Europe where charity shops are privately owned so the clothes are resold. Absolutely nothing goes to waste.
鈥淚t鈥檚 such an easy way to help schools and community organisations make money to help them and at the same time support the environment.鈥
