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Flooring firm in charity sponsorship


Designer Contracts – the UK’s largest flooring contractor – has supported one of the country’s leading children’s charities, ChildLine, by sponsoring its services for one day. The counselling service


charity, provided by the NSPCC, helps thousands of young people throughout the UK each year, relying on the generosity of the public to continue raising essential funding. By sponsoring ChildLine for


LR: Tracey Hallam of Hope Against Cancer, Katy Green of the Leicester and Rutland Community Foundation, Jane Walters of Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid, Chamber President Kevin Harris and Jennie Street of Rhubarb Farm


Fundraising to benefit member charities


Three charities have been named as beneficiaries of fundraising efforts by the Chamber in 2019, as announced by Chamber President Kevin Harris. They are CHICKS, SkillForce and


Twenty Twenty, all three of which work to improve the lives of children and young people. At this year’s Christmas Lunch,


each will receive an equal share of £1,932.31 raised at the 2018 event in addition to any other money raised


by the Chamber’s efforts throughout the year. The three charities nominated


last year - Rhubarb Farm, Leicester and Leicestershire Animal Aid and Hope Against Cancer – have each received a one-third share of £3,615. The Chamber’s charity activities


are managed by the East Midlands Chamber Charitable Fund, set up in 2016 and administered by the Leicestershire and Rutland


Renowned theatre raises vital funds


Nottingham Playhouse has raised more than £10,000 for its 70th Anniversary Fund, following a gala performance of its critically-acclaimed show The Madness of George III and a 70th birthday auction. Having celebrated its platinum


anniversary, Nottingham Playhouse needs to raise £25,000 over the next 12 months to support its vital charity work in the local community. “We’re an award-winning


theatre that produces performances comparable to that of the West End, so it’s easy to forget we are a charity,” said Nottingham Playhouse Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr. “We had an incredible year. However, our ambitions to


Community Foundation. Kevin said: “It gave me great


pleasure to present three very worthwhile charities with much- needed donations and also to name three more charities to which the Chamber will donate this year. “Charities rely on donations for


their survival and whether it is a large or small amount I would encourage businesses to take part in events that help to raise money for them.”


one day, Designer Contracts offered vital support to the charity, which requires £30,000 per day to enable it to help the 800 children that may call on a daily basis. Peter Kelsey, MD at Designer


Contracts, said: “We were thrilled to be able to support ChildLine. It’s astonishing how much money the charity needs to generate to enable it to operate efficiently. “ChildLine has helped


thousands of children since it launched, making it a critical service for youngsters throughout the country.” Designer Contracts was


recently named in the Business Reporter’s Best of British Campaign, which recognises success stories in British business. The accolade was awarded to just ten companies in the UK.


Pattonair volunteers answer ‘DIY SOS’ call


A team of volunteers from aerospace supply chain specialist Pattonair have put their DIY skills to the test by completing a fast- paced transformation of a local charity’s new HQ. The Derby-based firm took part


in the DIY SOS-style challenge for Headway Derby, by helping to renovate its new Brain Injury Hub. The 56 volunteers spent two


L-R: Adam Penford, Mark Gatiss and Stephanie Sirr


ensure the wonder of theatre can be enjoyed by everyone in our community and to support our talented pool of theatre makers in the East Midlands remain at the heart of what we do.”


weeks at Headway Derby, in Bateman Street, carrying out a host of works to transform the building and facilities. Following the revamp, the


building has a new kitchen, craft room, refurbished offices with furniture donated from Pattonair, and a library area in reception. New signage was fitted outside along with bench seating and planters. April Hunt, Pattonair’s HR


Business Partner, said: “This was a


fantastic project for our staff to get involved in and we are delighted with the results. The team really bought into what we wanted to achieve. “As our official charity, we felt by


renovating the new hub we could end on a high and leave a legacy.”


Pattonair CEO Wayne Hollinshead cuts the ribbon to officially open Headway Derby’s new hub


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