Esh Construction boosts Overgate Hospice’s ability to transform Calderdale’s generosity into vital care
The team at Overgate Hospice’s Donation Centre is delighted to celebrate the generous support of Esh Construction, whose donation and hands-on volunteering are helping the busy centre transform the incredible generosity of the local community into vital care for patients and families.
Every week, the Overgate Donation Centre is met with hundreds of bags of pre-loved items arriving from generous supporters across Calderdale. Each donation is more than just a piece of clothing or a household item, it’s a vital contribution that helps fund the Hospice’s specialist care. But behind the scenes, turning these donations into much-needed funds is no small task.
Thanks to a generous donation of £3,991.06 from Esh Construction, the centre has been able to upgrade its operations with two new label printers, a donation tablet, and eight trolley tubs. These tools have transformed the way staff and volunteers work, making it faster and easier to sort, label, and prepare donations for sale, keeping up with the ever-growing stream of items.
“We can’t thank Esh Construction enough for their incredible support!” said Diane Whitehead, Donation Centre Manager at Overgate Hospice.
“Their newly gifted equipment is already helping our team work faster and smarter, so we can process more donations and raise more funds for patient care and support. Even more inspiring is seeing local business get involved, when companies like Esh Group step in, it powers everything we do and shows just how much we can achieve together for our community.”
The impact doesn’t stop at the equipment. Employees from Esh Construction have also rolled up their sleeves to volunteer at the centre, joining staff and regular volunteers to tackle the daily flow of donations. From unpacking bags to arranging items on racks, their support has helped ensure that every donation can find its way to the shops and begin generating funds for patient care.
Megan Roberts, Social Value Manager at Esh Construction, said: “Supporting causes like Overgate Hospice is central to our ethos at Esh, reflecting our commitment to giving back to the communities around our construction sites.
"The Hospice is a vital resource for the community, and I’ve personally seen the impact their support has on both patients and families, so this particular cause is very close to my heart. Whether it’s through donations or volunteering, we’re proud to stand alongside the team at the Donation Centre and help make a real difference to the lives of local people.”
To find out more about how your business can get involved and help provide vital care to patients and their families at Overgate Hospice, please visit www.overgatehospice.org.uk or contact 01422 379151 or alternatively email [email protected].