From left to right are Chris Preston Head of Construction at Wainhomes, Maxine Moustrides Corporate Fundraiser from The Grand Appeal and Nick Carey Head of Commercial from Wainhomes.
A local developer is putting something back into the community, funding much needed resources for Bristol Children’s Hospital Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Proving charity begins at home, Wainhomes (Severn Valley) Limited teed off, raising an impressive £7,500 towards new kitchen facilities and a social space for the parents of the South West’s most critically ill children.
Hosted at the Kendleshire Golf Club, the event attracted over 120 contractors and partners. The money raised for The Grand Appeal – the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity – will help establish an invaluable resource for relatives and carers of the babies and youngsters being looked after at PICU, which treats 800 patients every year.
Known as the Seahorse Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, with 18 beds it is one of the largest for children in the UK. It offers lifesaving, round-the-clock care to children of all ages from newborn babies to teenagers; some following open heart surgery and others with a range of conditions including breathing problems, meningitis and injuries from serious accidents.
Maxine Moustrides, Corporate Fundraiser from The Grand Appeal said: “We are so appreciative of Wainhomes’ amazing support and money they’ve raised. This is not just about offering more modern kitchen facilities. It’s about providing parents /caregivers of critically ill children in our unit a place where they can meet others experiencing the same difficulties, a space where they can talk, take a break or have a quiet moment of reflection.”
Emma Butcher, Regional Head of Sales with Wainhomes (Severn Valley) Limited added: “We are proud to be able to play a small part in supporting the families/caregivers going through unimaginably challenging times with their loved ones in PICU. As a company we are keen to work with local charities and causes that mean a lot to the communities in which we operate.”
Wainhomes newly established Severn Valley region is building a wide range of new properties, from two bedroom apartments to five bedroom family homes, throughout Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
The Wain Group operates four divisions: North West, South West, Severn Valley and HIMOR – which specialises in mixed-use developments, complicated brown field sites and property investments that have long term redevelopment potential. In the year ending June 2018, Wainhomes successfully completed nearly 1,000 new home sales from the North West and South West offices – a record year.
Established in 1995, The Grand Appeal works in partnership with Bristol Children’s Hospital to care for its patients, their families and staff. From pioneering research, innovation and life-saving equipment, to family accommodation and specialist support staff, the charity provides a lifeline to enable a family to cope with what lies ahead, whatever the outcome. www.grandappeal.org.uk
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