The following organisations have received donations from the PETT scheme:
Springvale Community Garden is a vibrant community asset which is becoming increasingly well known for the opportunities for volunteering as well as excellent seasonal vegetables, fruit and plants.
Springvale Community Garden is a 4-acre site on 2 sides of the River Don in Springvale, Penistone. Until the mid-1970’s the site was the sewage works for Penistone. After that it became a training area for long-term unemployed people, then a commercial nursery. When it closed at the end of 2006 the site fell into dereliction.
It was then handed in trust to Penistone and District Community Partnership who decided to continue the gardening tradition at the site and to develop it as a community garden.
Springvale Community Garden was set up as a voluntary organisation in 2008 and, in 2015, became a charity in its own right, having over 50 volunteers, with the aim of providing:
– Education about growing and healthy eating;
– Conservation of the diverse habitat on the site;
– Purposeful Recreation.
Opportunities to get actively involved in a worthwhile and enjoyable project.
Visit Springvale Community Garden’s website for more information
Springvale Community Garden received a donation of a desktop computer. The donation with be used for general administrative duties including accounts and email, as well keeping the organisations social media and website up to date.
The Rossendsale Trust provides supported living care to adults with learning and physical disabilities, in purpose built apartments in Sutton and Macclesfield, and houses in Buxton.
They aim to create an environment where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential. Changes in their care model, from residential care to supported living, have enabled their tenants to make real choices in their lives, develop in confidence and enjoy increasing independence.
The Rossendale Trust received a donation of nine laptops. The donation will be used to improve communications across the Trust. Currently all our Care Suppport Wokers do not have access to their newly set-up email accounts. The laptops will increase their ability to receive and send communications. This will directly benefit the vulnerable people they support on a daily basis and ensure they receive the best possible informed care.
The Childhood Trust is a fundraising and grant making charity. They work with grass roots charities to help alleviate the impact of child poverty in London. Every child has the right to a safe and happy childhood so The Childhood Trust looks to partner with and fund the very best initiatives and projects. They use their funds to generate and match other donations, primarily through online fundraising campaigns and fundraising partnerships.
Grants are made to proven charities that are working directly with disadvantaged children. The Childhood Trust’s work is themed across three areas; meeting children’s practical needs, supporting children’s emotional needs and inspiring children with new experiences and opportunities.
The Childhood Trust’s support across these themes promotes the development of strong foundations for learning, resilience and aspiration. The impact of grants offered is externally monitored and to date we have helped over 50,000 children through the partnerships with over 150 charities throughout London. Following a move into new offices the organisation has gone from strength to strength.
The Childhood Trust received an additional donation of a 2 desktops. This donation has beed used to further assist with the administration of the organisation and the grant process.
Climb is the leading patient organisation for Inherited Metabolic Disorders, supporting thousands of families worldwide. Climb’s vision is to be the world’s leading advocate and provider of support to those affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders – today and tomorrow. And their mission is to raise awareness and provide bespoke support to families, patients and professionals to improve the lives of those affected by Inherited Metabolic Disorders.
Climb approached PETT as some of the machines that were originally donation back in 2015 had now reached the end of their working life and, in order for the organisation to continue to support their users, replacement machines were requested. PETT were happy to help as we could clearly see the positive impact that the initial donation had made.
Climb receives a PETT donation of 7 desktop computers. This donation will further help to improve efficiency and productivity and well as accommodating growth within the organisation. We also arranged for the old machines to be securely disposed of via Prism’s disposal service.
Birkenhead Scouts provide management and support to 15 Scout Groups, 2 of which support Scouting in Schools where the pupils require additional support. In Birkenhead there are 215 adult volunteers who support over 500 young people to develop skills for life.
As part of the groups refreshed programme IT has became a key skill which enables extra curricular development. They also use cloud based software to manage volunteers and complete e-learning to ensure everyday adventures run safely and smoothly.
Visit Birkenhead District Scout Council’s website for more information
Birkenhead District Scout Council received a donation of a laptop. The donation will be used by the trainers to deliver training to adult volunteers and to allow young people to develop their own IT skills.
Annan Harbour Action Group is a community orientated charity registered. The group aims are:
– To develop Annan harbour and the surrounding area as a community asset; promote water-based and shore-based activities linked to the maritime environment and acquire and regenerate historic buildings and land bringing these into purposeful use for the benefit of all.
– To work with the community to promote the harbour and Annan as a hub for performance, events, and festivals which celebrate, and make the public aware of, the maritime heritage, history and natural environment.
– To improve the infrastructure and facilities of the harbour and surrounding area with the aim of promoting public participation in sport and recreational activities such as boating, rowing, sailing, other water based activities and sports, cycling, nature tourism and walking.
– To promote and/or provide training in traditional skills especially in building coastal rowing boats to ensure that the heritage of these crafts is maintained and passed on to the next generation.
Visit Annan Harbour Action Group’s website for more information
Annan Harbour Action Group received a donation of a desktop computer. The donation will be used to replace an old, no longer functioning computer and will allow the volunteer secretary and treasurer computer access in the office premises where they frequently meet to help plan events and work on budgets/funding arrangements for the charity.