The Rainy Day Trust – The Charity Supporting The Home Improvement
Industry The Rainy Day Trust is the only charity to offer assistance to the whole industry, and has launched a range of new services, specifically tailored to the needs of people in financial difficulties. CEO Bryan Clover said: “We’ve listened to what people have told us, and can now offer several different services
to meet their needs. We will still be making financial grants to meet immediate problems, but we can now wrap around other services, to give a longer-term benefit.” Most recently, the Big Lottery Fund provided a grant of nearly £9,000 to
support the Trust’s work with older people and the Trust has built partnerships with Shelter for housing advice and the Debt Advice Foundation. Bryan added: “These partnerships have allowed us to tap into experts in their field. People who use these services won’t pay a penny. Our aim is to be a one-stop-shop for people from our industries who are struggling to make ends meet.” Last year, the Trust launched a welfare benefits checker on their website
www.rainydaytrust.org, and to date 21,000 people have completed it, with over £170 million in benefits identified. Its new flagship programme is to support apprentices coming into the industry, helping them to complete their course and get a full-time job. “The best bit is all these services can be accessed through our website or just
one telephone number,” he said. “No hunting around for the right number to call.” For beneficiaries or help please call the Rainy Day Trust contact centre on 0203
192 0486. More information on fundraising or becoming a supporter of the Rainy Day Trust from
www.rainydaytrust.org.uk
PITCH-ER THIS – Your Business
Name Up in Lights at Wembley Register to join Checkatrade before the 14th March to be in with the chance to win incredible exposure – your business plastered pitch-side at the home of football! Checkatrade,
title sponsors of the Checkatrade Trophy, support and raise the profile of over 23,000 professional Trades across the country every day. On Sunday April 2nd, two new members will have the chance to see their business name up in lights at the home of English football. From pitch-side perimeter boards, to Wembley’s big screen, Checkatrade’s competition is set to give an incredible level of exposure for two lucky businesses. All Trades that register and join via
http://www.checkatrade.com/wembleycompetition before March 14th will be in with a chance to take a share of Checkatrade’s branding at one of the showpiece occasions in the EFL football calendar. The two lucky winners will also be in attendance on the day, enjoying the action from Wembley’s hospitality. Kevin Byrne, Founder and CEO of Checkatrade, said “It will be a proud day for
me because Checkatrade will be realising its dream of supporting EFL teams and their fans, as they fight it out for a trophy and a record prize pot at Wembley.” A random prize draw will select the two main winners. Ten runners-up will win a pair of regular tickets to the Checkatrade Trophy Final*. For more information
and to enter:
http://www.checkatrade.com/wembleycompetition *Terms & Conditions available online
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Pink tools Promotion from Sealey Sealey has chosen to support Breast Cancer Now and Prostate Cancer UK with their New Pink Tools Promotion. This exciting campaign features unique, limited- edition pink versions of some of their most popular lines and aims to raise £40,000.00 to split equally between the two charities. Included in the special selection are Premier screwdrivers and socket sets, a welding helmet, an air hose, an LED3601 lamp, a pair of folding axle stands, a 3tonne trolley jack, a multimeter and a 3 drawer tool chest. These will be eye catching additions to any garage or workshop and everyone will know that they are supporting two important causes. You can also support Sealey’s campaign by donating via the Just Giving sites:
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sealey-breast-cancer www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sealey-prostate-cancer Copies of the new Pink Tool Promotion are available from your local stockist, or you can request a copy or view online at
www.sealey.co.uk
OBITUARY – Jack Haymer sadly
passes away aged 80 It is with deep sadness that we announce a long-term supporter of Hire
Association Europe and our very dear friend, Jack Haymer, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday 7th February 2017 aged 80, following a brave battle with a highly aggressive form of Leukaemia. Jack played an integral role in the launch of SafeHire Certification and was the first ever SafeHire Assessor, working for HAE between 2008 and 2013. The photo captures Diane Wood, National Specialist Accreditation Centre, CITB, Peter Varney, Total Hire & Sales and the late Jack Haymer. Many of our members and colleagues remember Jack with great fondness and have taken to Facebook to express their condolences and to share their memories. Commenting on the sad loss, HAE managing director said: “Jack had infinite knowledge of the hire industry and his enthusiastic approach to helping us achieve high standards enabled Jack to quickly establish himself as a trusted and much respected figure within the association and industry as a whole. He will be missed by all at HAE and particularly myself, Gill Bridger and Melanie Kilkenny, having built a close relationship with him over the years.” Jack’s funeral will be held on Friday 17th February at Halifax Minster Church at 2:15pm followed by a private committal and celebrations of his life at the Shay Stadium. Everyone at HAE extends their deepest sympathy and their thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends. He will be very sadly missed.
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