Utility Aid, the UK’s leading energy broker, pledged their commitment to Carers Week by volunteering and donating £250 to The Ashley Foundation, a homeless charity based in Blackpool.
Tatiana Bentley a call handler at Utility Aid, based at Lancaster House, Amy Johnson Way, volunteered for the day with The Ashley Foundation at Elm House, on Derby Road in Blackpool. Tatiana also handed over the donation – a fantastic example of business and charities working together to enhance people’s lives.
National Carers Week, 11th to 17th of June 2018, is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges carers face and recognises the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Tatiana chatted to The Ashley Foundation’s Volunteer Co-ordinator, Debbie Parr and then took a tour of some of the move-on flats, with Dispersed Housing Officer, Allan Peters as he conducted his daily visits to those in semi-independent, supported accommodation. Later in the afternoon, Tatiana also helped staff from The Ashley Foundation to prepare food and activities for the residents of Elm House.
Giles Hankinson, CEO of Utility Aid, said: “Utility Aid has longstanding relationships with many charities across the country, we have witnessed time and again the remarkable work of the teams who help and care for those who need it most. We are delighted to make this donation as The Ashley Foundation carries out incredible work, supporting people in the local community.
“At Utility Aid we have pledged our commitment to National Carers Week by volunteering and making donations at various UK charities.”
Lee Dribben, CEO at The Ashley Foundation, commented: “We are delighted that Utility Aid choose to support The Ashley Foundation. Like all charities we rely heavily on the support of our volunteers and we are extremely grateful that Tatiana Bentley joined us to assist with our day to day duties to support our residents. The beneficial input of Utility Aid will help us to maintain the valuable service that we provide to the local community.”
Utility Aid is the largest ethical energy broker in the UK and has gained an excellent reputation in the not-for-profit sector by helping charities purchase energy in the most cost-effective way.
