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Sunday 25 April 2010
Firm invests in training for deprived area of South Devon
A Hele-based training company has received vital funding to teach people essential computer skills to improve their chances of getting a job this April.
Hele Hub CIC has been given a £5,000 donation from The May Gurney Foundation, which was set up by infrastructure firm May Gurney to support community based charities and good causes which help young people and the long-term unemployed get into work.
May Gurney’s money will fund a series of five IT courses of 10 hours each, starting this April. The courses will teach learners how to navigate a computer, conduct internet research and use office programmes such as Microsoft Word to boost their chances of getting a job. Those set to benefit include parents, people returning to education after a break or after a long term illness, and the over 50s from Torbay and its surrounding areas of Barton, Watcombe, Ellecombe, Shipey, Torre, Hele and The Willows.
Hele Hub CIC supports a variety of people by providing cost-effective training courses to increase self-confidence and build skills of the community. As well as teaching key IT skills, the funding will also ensure that crèches can be run alongside the classes so that parents with childcare needs can attend.
Kym Lee, Training Development Director at Hele Hub CIC said the project wouldn’t be possible without May Gurney’s support. “This donation means the courses can finally get started,” she added. “We’re using it to pay for staff salaries, crèche facilities and operational costs. The project was inspired by the government’s pledge to get another one million people online by 2012. We believe everyone should be given the chance to learn essential IT skills needed for the world of work.
“We’ve already received a lot of interest from people wanting to take part. We’ll also be running drop-in sessions for those who want to come along and learn how to use the computers.”
Janine Daynes, Chair of The May Gurney Foundation, said the Norwich-based company felt it was important to give back to local communities and help people back to work, especially in tough economic times. “Our foundation supports community based charities and good causes which help young people and the long-term unemployed get into work,” she added. “It focuses on improving opportunities for people in terms of education, self help, health and wellbeing as well as supporting local environment issues.
“Gaining computer skills are essential in this day and age, especially at a time when the job market is so competitive. At May Gurney we’re keen to help people gain confidence through training and development and hope that the learners will benefit through these courses.”
Also benefitting from the latest round of donations from The May Gurney Foundation in Devon are Exeter Community Transport Association, The Ivy Project, and Freedom Social Projects.
A sum of £2,500 has been donated to Exeter Community Transport Association, which provides transport for people who need a mobility service but are unable to use public services due to age, sickness, disability or poverty. The Ivy Project received £5,000 and helps support young peoples’ development through volunteering, and celebrates the contributions they make to their local community. Finally, Freedom Social Projects received £5,000 to help vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals who are suffering from the effects of social exclusion and deprivation.
May Gurney will donate £100,000 per year until 2011 to charities across the UK. Another £15,000 has been made available to match fund May Gurney’s employees’ fund raising activities for local and national charities.
Local charity, Devon Community Foundation worked with May Gurney to distribute grants to groups based in Devon. If you would like to find out about other grant programmes in Devon, visit Devon Community Foundation www.devoncf.com.
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Notes to Editors
May Gurney has a significant presence in the South West where the company employs more than 1100 people engaged in delivering essential front-line services for the local community. In addition to delivering maintenance services for South West Water, May Gurney has recently secured a long-term contract with Torbay Council covering a wide range of front-line public services including waste and recycling collections and the maintenance of highways, grounds, car parks and buildings, which starts in July 2010.
About May Gurney
May Gurney is an infrastructure services company. We are committed to helping our clients in the public and regulated sectors deliver sustainable improvements to front-line services across the UK.
We make sure that the road, utility, rail and waterways networks and public buildings are well maintained and that household waste is collected, managed and recycled. These essential maintenance services, which are based on long-term contracts, are the ones that are visible to local communities, and make a very real difference to the quality of life. They keep the country running.
Our track record in delivering great operational performance has built long-term relationships with our clients, who rely on us to support and anticipate their current needs and improve future outcomes. This focus on excellent customer service drives May Gurney.
And we never forget that our clients trust us to engage with their customers - communities and individuals - on their behalf. It's a responsibility that everyone at May Gurney takes very seriously.
May Gurney. Delivering essential services for our communities.
For more information about this release please contact Andrew Slater, Tel: 01603 727385, email or Leila Lahfa at Tribe PR, Tel: 01603 417722..
Hele Hub CIC has been given a £5,000 donation from The May Gurney Foundation, which was set up by infrastructure firm May Gurney to support community based charities and good causes which help young people and the long-term unemployed get into work.
May Gurney’s money will fund a series of five IT courses of 10 hours each, starting this April. The courses will teach learners how to navigate a computer, conduct internet research and use office programmes such as Microsoft Word to boost their chances of getting a job. Those set to benefit include parents, people returning to education after a break or after a long term illness, and the over 50s from Torbay and its surrounding areas of Barton, Watcombe, Ellecombe, Shipey, Torre, Hele and The Willows.
Hele Hub CIC supports a variety of people by providing cost-effective training courses to increase self-confidence and build skills of the community. As well as teaching key IT skills, the funding will also ensure that crèches can be run alongside the classes so that parents with childcare needs can attend.
Kym Lee, Training Development Director at Hele Hub CIC said the project wouldn’t be possible without May Gurney’s support. “This donation means the courses can finally get started,” she added. “We’re using it to pay for staff salaries, crèche facilities and operational costs. The project was inspired by the government’s pledge to get another one million people online by 2012. We believe everyone should be given the chance to learn essential IT skills needed for the world of work.
“We’ve already received a lot of interest from people wanting to take part. We’ll also be running drop-in sessions for those who want to come along and learn how to use the computers.”
Janine Daynes, Chair of The May Gurney Foundation, said the Norwich-based company felt it was important to give back to local communities and help people back to work, especially in tough economic times. “Our foundation supports community based charities and good causes which help young people and the long-term unemployed get into work,” she added. “It focuses on improving opportunities for people in terms of education, self help, health and wellbeing as well as supporting local environment issues.
“Gaining computer skills are essential in this day and age, especially at a time when the job market is so competitive. At May Gurney we’re keen to help people gain confidence through training and development and hope that the learners will benefit through these courses.”
Also benefitting from the latest round of donations from The May Gurney Foundation in Devon are Exeter Community Transport Association, The Ivy Project, and Freedom Social Projects.
A sum of £2,500 has been donated to Exeter Community Transport Association, which provides transport for people who need a mobility service but are unable to use public services due to age, sickness, disability or poverty. The Ivy Project received £5,000 and helps support young peoples’ development through volunteering, and celebrates the contributions they make to their local community. Finally, Freedom Social Projects received £5,000 to help vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals who are suffering from the effects of social exclusion and deprivation.
May Gurney will donate £100,000 per year until 2011 to charities across the UK. Another £15,000 has been made available to match fund May Gurney’s employees’ fund raising activities for local and national charities.
Local charity, Devon Community Foundation worked with May Gurney to distribute grants to groups based in Devon. If you would like to find out about other grant programmes in Devon, visit Devon Community Foundation www.devoncf.com.
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Notes to Editors
May Gurney has a significant presence in the South West where the company employs more than 1100 people engaged in delivering essential front-line services for the local community. In addition to delivering maintenance services for South West Water, May Gurney has recently secured a long-term contract with Torbay Council covering a wide range of front-line public services including waste and recycling collections and the maintenance of highways, grounds, car parks and buildings, which starts in July 2010.
About May Gurney
May Gurney is an infrastructure services company. We are committed to helping our clients in the public and regulated sectors deliver sustainable improvements to front-line services across the UK.
We make sure that the road, utility, rail and waterways networks and public buildings are well maintained and that household waste is collected, managed and recycled. These essential maintenance services, which are based on long-term contracts, are the ones that are visible to local communities, and make a very real difference to the quality of life. They keep the country running.
Our track record in delivering great operational performance has built long-term relationships with our clients, who rely on us to support and anticipate their current needs and improve future outcomes. This focus on excellent customer service drives May Gurney.
And we never forget that our clients trust us to engage with their customers - communities and individuals - on their behalf. It's a responsibility that everyone at May Gurney takes very seriously.
May Gurney. Delivering essential services for our communities.
For more information about this release please contact Andrew Slater, Tel: 01603 727385, email or Leila Lahfa at Tribe PR, Tel: 01603 417722..
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