The Lighthouse Charity’s Yorkshire Region has raised £100,000 to support construction workers and their families.
The Charity is dedicated to the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing of the construction community and their mission is to ensure that no worker feels alone in a crisis.
A crucial element of the charity’s strategy is to provide a wide range of free and widely available reactive and pro-active resources to support the industry.
They offer a free and confidential 24/7 helpline, live web chat service and text facility which provides a range of information, guidance and support on a huge variety of wellbeing issues. These services are complemented by their free self-support app, along with their Lighthouse Beacons who provide a safe space for people to share concerns.
Yorkshire’s annual fundraising events include an incredibly well supported spring ball and Christmas lunch which are ‘must attend’ events in the region. In addition to raising funds from table sales, fundraising activities include auctions and raffles where local companies generously donate much sought after prizes.
The cheque for £100,000 was presented by Yorkshire Chairman Alan Wright (Wrights of Crokey Hill), Vice Chair Matthew Kitching (Kitching Plant Hire), and Kirstie Murray (Galliford Try) to Thomas McConkey, Lighthouse Charity Director of Partnerships
Alan Wright, Chairman of the Yorkshire region, said: “We are continually staggered by the amazing support we receive and every year we exceed our fund raising expectations. The Lighthouse Charity makes a huge difference to those who may be struggling in our industry and I know that we are all immensely proud of the impact we make.”
Sarah Bolton, CEO of the Lighthouse Charity, commented on the amazing dedication of the regional volunteers and the work they do to support their community: “This generous donation is testament to the incredible efforts of everyone involved in the region’s fundraising activities.
“We are incredibly lucky to have the support of our volunteers who go above and beyond in their fundraising efforts and also amplify our message of support to those who may be struggling. To everyone who contributed, attended events, and championed our cause—thank you.”
