Supporting our local groups
As part of a clear out of some of our unused items a number of our members were able to benefit from a number of unused and unnecessary items that we have accumulated over time.
Of the items donated GHoPA were able to benefit from the impressive Reception desk that graced our offices in Town Hall Street for a number of years.
Another beneficiary was Care4All, whom received a large donation of clothing that remained from a recycling project.
Care4all is a local charity that works to enrich the lives of older people and people with disabilities in the local area by providing a range of services. One of these service branches is enterprises, under which the organisation runs several café’s, a charity shop (Keeping Up Appearances, Victoria St.), and a series of textile banks (situated across N.E.Lincs) to name but a few.
These enterprises generate much needed income to help run the charity. The textile banks in particular are of vital importance because the funds raised from these clothing donations go directly towards creating a wage packet for a disabled member of staff.
Janet Coates, Deputy Enterprise Manager at Care4all, said of the donation, ‘We are absolutely thrilled with VANEL’s generous donation. Ordinarily, we probably get 5 or 6 small or medium donations of textiles per week. These can be anything from old curtains to 3 piece suits and pairs of shoes. This donation however is one of the largest we have recently received.’
Jo Avery, Care4all Marketing Support Assistant, was overwhelmed by the generosity of VANEL when she went to collect the donation.
‘I couldn’t believe how many bags there were – this is fantastic because the funds raised from these donations help to keep a young person with a disability in paid employment. If you think how difficult it is in today’s market to find a job, imagine the difficulties someone with a significant disability might face. Jobs that we provide are often a lifeline. This donation is brilliant, and I’d like to thank VANEL on behalf of Care4all.’
Phil Simpson, part of the Enfuse team, said ‘We’re just happy to help. VANEL enjoys a close working relationship with Care4all and other groups in the local community, so when we have bits to donate, we instantly look to our friends in the community.’
To make a donation yourself – Keeping Up Appearances is open Tues-Fri, 9:30am-3pm. For more information, please visit www.care4all.org.uk or call 01472 571100 and ask for further information on textile banks.
