The following organisations have received donations from the PETT scheme:
Breakthrough UK was set up in 1997 by local disabled people and aims for a society where disabled people can participate on the same basis as everyone.
Their goals are to remove the barriers that disabled people face in society and to support disabled people to have the skills and confidence to live independently, whilst aiming to ensure disabled people understand their rights and that they are valued by people in society.
They also aim to support the most vulnerable people who are furthest from the job market into volunteering, training and employment.
For more information please click here https://www.breakthrough-uk.co.uk/
Breakthrough UK received a donation of 1 laptop and 1 computer. The donation will be used to replace ageing computers enabling staff to improve the service offered to clients.
Age UK Oldham (Men in Sheds) are all about providing preventative care to men over 55. They help men who are widowed, lonely, suffer with mental illness, health, disability and any number of other issues. They offer a social place these men can go to meet others like them. This can benefit both the men and their families and place them in an environment in which they will find purpose, friendship and can share their skills and knowledge obtained over the years, over endless brews.
For more information please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oldham/
Age UK Oldham (Men in Sheds) received a donation of 1 laptop and 1 computer. The donated laptop will be used by the staff members to keep records of attendees and respond to enquiries that are received, whilst the computer will be used by members to help with day to day tasks like paying bills, find information, access help and guidance etc, as many do not have a computer at home.
We wanted to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your kind donations. Each donation pledged has meant we have raised a whopping total of £1,390 – which is fantastic news!
We are so thrilled to be able to help the clients of Manna House, and each pack is going to significantly help those in need, especially throughout the winter months. We couldn’t have done it without you, so thank you.
Ann, one of the Trustees of Manna house said,
“On behalf of Manna House (Hanley), I would ‘ONCE AGAIN’ like to thank you all for considering our work with the homeless and vulnerable in Stoke-on-Trent and acknowledge the wonderful Winter Warmer and fabulous Fresh Start packs delivered today (23/12/2020). Your innovated gift ideas never cease to amaze us and the way in which you choose to present them displays such thought and care”
We have been able to purchase 44 Winter Warmer packs, worth £20 each and 51 Fresh Start packs, each worth £10.
Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank has given out three-day food parcels to over 49,000 people since its inception in 2012. That is how one client described the service:
“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.”
During the period before Easter Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank launched their Adlent Food Collection Calendar and PETT were only too happy to take part.
‘Being a member of PETT and a foodbank volunteer, I see on a weekly basis the impact food parcels have on members of the community that are going through a tough time. It can make all the difference to an individual or a family. Thank you so much’.
Click here to find out more about Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank
Following the calendar, team members purchased an item a day, donating non-perishable items like t-bags, soup, pasta sauce, tinned vegetables, etc.
Over the year the Ruby’s Fund Sensory Centre, in Congleton, has extended it’s offering to include a Social Café, Sensory Room, Lego club, Parent Carer Coffee morning, and much, much more.
Ruby’s Fund wanted an easy way to share information about what they offer, elements of Health & Safety and their working partnerships with all the visitors to the centre. This is where PETT stepped in to help.
Using funds raised at PETT’s Winter Wonderland events we were able to commission a local agency to work alongside our team to offer a solution. Working closely with the Alison, Ruby’s mum and founder of Ruby’s Fund, we were able to create a bright, colourful and informative presentation that brought all the information that Ruby’s Fund wanted to share to life. But they then needed a way to share it with the centre visitors.
PETT were able to provide a 49” TV that was perfect for the job. Following a visit to the sensory centre from our engineer, we were able to install all the required cabling, mount the TV and load the presentation. The presentation and TV have been a great success with Alison saying: “We would like to say thanks for your ongoing and generous support to Ruby’s Fund. The film and the TV screen have made a big impact on the centre users who were unaware of all the service we offer”
The Dove Service offers support to anyone (over the age of 4) struggling with the impact of grief, this includes bereavement, significant loss or life-changing/limiting illness.
They provide counselling, group support and social activities along with delivering bereavement awareness raising and workshops in schools, hospitals and care homes to both children and adults with the aim of normalising, understanding and supporting grief.
They deliver services and support across Cheshire, North Staffordshire and Wirral in community settings. The Dove Service have now also started to offer a service for those specifically bereaved by Covid.
On receiving the donation Sarah, the Operations Manager said
“Just wanted to drop you a line to say your generous donation has arrived in one piece, we are so grateful. It will mean that we are able to deliver more online counselling and reach people who otherwise we would be unable to see at this uncertain time, helping to support children and adults through their grief. Thank you from everyone at the Dove Service.”
For more information please click here https://www.thedoveservice.org.uk/
The Dove Service received a donation of 1 laptop and 2 computers. The donated devices will be used to replace aging kit, and by their counselling and support staff/volunteers to log all appointments and client communication along with clients/attendees assessments which enables them to monitor client progress and provide a quality service.
Breakthrough UK was set up in 1997 by local disabled people and aims for a society where disabled people can participate on the same basis as everyone.
Their goals are to remove the barriers that disabled people face in society and to support disabled people to have the skills and confidence to live independently, whilst aiming to ensure disabled people understand their rights and that they are valued by people in society.
They also aim to support the most vulnerable people who are furthest from the job market into volunteering, training and employment.
For more information please click here https://www.breakthrough-uk.co.uk/
Breakthrough UK receives a PETT donation of 2 laptops. The donation will be used to enhance the capacity for staff to work from home and in the community to improve the service that is offered.