The essential journalist news source
Back
20.
November
2017.
SARH customers raise cash for hospice

[image]

Press Release

Ref:PRSH200
Date: 20 November 2017 

SARH customers raise cash for hospice

[image]
High resolution image for download 

A community fundraiser organised by Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) customers has raised £500 for a local hospice.

The event at the SARH You First Independent Living Scheme in Hall Close, Stafford, was organised to raise money for Katharine House Hospice and featured a tombola, cake stall and table top sale.

It was also staged as a tribute to a friend and neighbour of the customers who organised the event, David James.

Until losing a brave fight against cancer last year, David organised regular coffee mornings at Hall Close and according to one of the organisers, Sue Boden, his memory helped to bring the community together.

"We thought this event would be a fitting tribute to him and gave us the opportunity to raise money for a cause that's very close to our hearts," Sue explained.

"More than 60 people came along on the day and we received fantastic support from local businesses who donated prizes for the tombola, including a free MOT from the garage in Silkmore and gift vouchers from the local fish and chip shop, the Butchers in West Way, Costa Coffee and a local taxi firm.

"I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the event that proved a great way to bring the community together."

The event at Hall Close took place during Community Impact Week, a National Housing Federation initiative that aims to highlight the positive influence housing associations have on the neighbourhoods they serve.

Carol Evans, a You First Independent Living Co-ordinator at SARH, added: "The fundraiser was a great way to start the week and a brilliant effort from SARH customers here at Hall Close who organised everything themselves. Well done to the team who organised everything from marketing to serving up refreshments on the day."

Caption:SARH customers Pat Singleton, Lin Sim and Sue Boden with SARH Independent Living Co-ordinator Carol Evans.

- - - ENDS - - -

About Stafford and Rural Homes

Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) is the largest social landlord in Stafford with around 6,000 homes across Stafford, Stone and the rural villages across the Borough. Established in 2006 to own and manage the former Stafford Borough Council housing stock, SARH set up a trading subsidiary company Housing Worx, to deliver planned maintenance works to its properties and fulfil commercial contracts in 2012. SARH also offers 18 You First Independent Living schemes for people aged over 55 and an award winning You First Telecare home safety and personal security system for the elderly and vulnerable. SARH has invested more than £100 million on improvement and regeneration programmes and building over 500 high quality new homes for rent and shared ownership which have benefited SARH customers by improving neighbourhoods and creating job opportunities for local people. The housing association works in partnership with local authorities, health trusts, statutory bodies and a range of voluntary organisations to create safe, sustainable communities where residents can ‘Live, Work and Grow'.

Follow SARH on Twitter@SARHomes

Media contact:

Martin Farrow

CHANGEWORKS Communications
t:  + 44 (0) 1785 247588

m: +44 (0)7771 970025

e: mfarrow@changeworkscom.co.uk

Stafford and Rural Homes contact:

Mara Hargreaves
Marketing Manager

t:01785 216793 (Direct) 

m:07800 619 863 (Mobile)  

e:mara.hargreaves@sarh.co.uk