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Charity Cheque Presentation at Open Day in Middleton
Our team of staff and service users working in Alkrington in Middleton, presented the Pennine Acute Trust at North Manchester General Hospital with a cheque for £2000 bringing the total raised to £3000.
Mary Sunderland, the Volunteering Coordinator for the Pennine NHS Trust services, contacted Julia Townsend, Pure’s Manager in Alkrington after hearing about the VoCAT projects we operate in Middleton. Mary is responsible for increasing the number of volunteers who work in the four Trust hospitals and was keen to involve Pure.
It was decided that Pure Innovations would run a stall at the entrance to North Manchester General Hospital in Crumpsall, selling essential items that you may require if being admitted to hospital. This will provide a service that is currently not available in the hospital.
The project commenced in September 2008 and the donation of £2000 at the Open Day on 23rd June adds to the £1000 previously raised in December 2008. The money has been generated through the sale of the items which is proving to be successful as it is used by a wide range of visitors to the hospital including patients and staff.
Julia Townsend from Pure Innovations says “We are delighted to have raised this money in such a short space of time. This project is another example of how our service users can participate as it provides a regular valued daytime activity for our service users to be involved in and integration into a local community”.
Jan Bolton, Charitable Fundraising Manager said, “The Pennine Acute Hospitals Charity are delighted to receive this second donation from Pure Innovations following their regular fundraising in our main entrance at North Manchester General Hospital. The money will be used to enhance patient services at the hospital”.
