insideKENT Magazine Issue 51 - June 2016 | Página 149
CHARITY
BUSINESSES IN KENT RECEIVE AWARDS FOR CHARITY SUPPORT
© Robin Dawe
Companies from Kent were rewarded for their
charity support at the annual Demelza Business
Awards in May. The annual event is a chance
for Demelza to thank its corporate supporters
for their fundraising and was supported by
Natwest.
Kings Hill based Kimberley Clark won the
Outstanding Voluntary Project award for their
work in the garden at Demelza Kent in
Sittingbourne. The team planted, painted and
created an outdoor sensory wall and generally
transformed the outside area to make it a more
useable, friendly space.
The Outstanding Corporate Supporter
award went to NatWest Commercial which has
offices in Bromley, Croydon, Canterbury, Dartford
and Maidstone. The company set a challenge
to raise £100,000 for Demelza across five regional
teams. From skydives to marathons and bike
rides to fundraising events with customers, with
sheer determination, hard work and dedication
this company achieved this formidable target.
Medway based Multifire have saved Demelza
over £6,000 a year by providing planned
preventative fire alarm maintenance to our Kent
and Eltham hospices at no cost.
Recently, this company went one step
further and replaced all of the 259 fire alarm field
devices at Sittingbourne, an estimated cost
saving of £10,000. This generosity earned Multifire
the Corporate Gift in Kind award.
Charlotte Jones, new business and accounts
executive at Demelza said: “The Business Awards
gives us a great opportunity to personally thank
our amazing corporate supporters for giving so
much time both in terms of fundraising and
volunteering. This support makes a huge
difference to the services we provide to families
across the South East.”
LONDON TO CANTERBURY CYCLE
CHALLENGE 2016
EMMAUS DOVER OPENS NEW ROOMS
FOR FORMERLY HOMELESS PEOPLE
Help children with brain injury by
taking on the climbs of the Pilgrim’s
Way in The Children’s Trust London
to Canterbury Cycle Challenge on
Sunday 11th September 2016.
Described as “one of the best charity
rides in the calendar”, the ride gives
even the most seasoned of cyclists
a thrill with over 1,500 metres of
climb between its start in London’s
Kidbrooke and finish in Canterbury,
Kent.
Hot and cold breakfasts will
be available to purchase at the start
line in Kidbrooke, London, before riders are given a staggered start between
8 and 9am. Choose from a challenging 65- or 80-mile route, both fully
signed and marshalled throughout. Riders will enjoy regular and wellstocked feed stations, described by one of our 2015 riders as “the best
of any ride I’ve done.”
Cyclists can complete the challenge safe in the knowledge that help
is always at hand from support and recovery vehicles, mobile mechanics,
and first aid, all of whom will be patrolling the ride throughout the day.
Panoramic views over Canterbury Cathedral await all finishers, as well
as a medal of achievement, plus an exclusive rider goody bag. Cyclists are
then invited to enjoy a complimentary sports massage, and can look forward
to a BBQ, music, and stands and stalls, as well as complimentary bike
cleaning provided by Bike Tart. Friends and family are encouraged to cheer
their cycling stars through the finish line, where there’ll be activities for the
kids including a bouncy castle and face painting.
To secure your place in our London to Canterbury Cycle Challenge
2016, simply visit The Children’s Trust website at
www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/ltc or ring 01737 364323. Enquiries can
also be sent to [email protected].
Homelessness
charity Emmaus
Dover has opened
two new bedrooms
at its Archcliffe Fort
community building
to increase their
support for formerly
homeless people.
This increased
capacity means the
charity is now able to
support 27
companions –
formerly homeless people who live and work at Emmaus Dover. At Emmaus,
companions are able to build skills and confidence, access training, support
services and the resources they need in order to get back on their feet.
Nigel Gill, a companion at Emmaus Dover, said: “First and foremost,
the room is perfect – it is dry, warm, clean and has everything I need. The
work side at Emmaus is fantastic too. It is keeping me occupied and gives
me the chance to learn.”
All of the refurbishment work was carried out by companions of
Emmaus Dover, utilising their skills and experience in an effort to increase
the capacity of the homelessness charity.
Debra Stevenson, community manager for Emmaus Dover, said:
“With increased levels of homelessness both locally and nationally we have
been working hard to increase our capacity and support even more people.
I am really proud of the team effort of our companions in using their talents
to help the Emmaus Dover community grow.”
To find out more or support Emmaus Dover head
to www.emmaus.org.uk/dover. If you would like to get involved or donate
an item, please call 01304 204550 or visit the Emmaus Dover