Charities 2007
All profits from the 2007 Yorkshire Awards Dinner will be donated to Yorkshire- based charities, each nominated by one of the main sponsors of the dinner.
COOKRIDGE CANCER CENTRE
Cookridge Hospital provides the best possible cancer treatment and care for people throughout Yorkshire. Over 300 patients a day attend the Cancer Centre for radiotherapy treatment and numerous patients also receive a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. A total of 60,000 radiotherapy treatments are administered each year to patients throughout Yorkshire and often beyond. 7,000 new patients are seen at the Centre every year. Over 500 staff provide dedicated, responsive care, 52 weeks of the year. www.cookridgeappeal.org
Nominated by Aon Limited
Hilton in the Community Foundation
Hilton in the Community Foundation has a mission to support young people worldwide, wherever Hilton Hotels operate. Last year, the Foundation donated over £1.3m in 226 grants, reaching more than 340,000 disadvantaged young people. In the Yorkshire area, charities supported have included Henshaws College, Whirlow Hall Farm, Martin House Children’s Hospice and many more.
Nominated by: Hilton Leeds City
Lineham Farm Children's Centre, Leeds
Lineham Farm Children's Centre in North Leeds provides free activity holidays for disadvantaged and disabled children from across the city. Whilst at the farm, which is in beautiful Yorkshire countryside just outside the city centre, 24 children a week, aged 8 - 12, take part in a wide range of activities such as mountain biking, climbing, animal care and art.
Nominated by npower
Jane's Appeal
One of Jane’s Tomlinson’s motives was to show that
people with a terminal
prognosis can still lead an active and fruitful life and proclaimed “Death
doesn’t arrive with the prognosis.” She proved beyond
all doubt to be true to
her word and with her uncompromising drive, unwavering determination
and
supreme bravery Jane provided true inspiration and genuine hope
to a great
many people.
Jane efforts also raised over £1,500,000 for charities including Macmillan Cancer Relief, SPARKS, Damon Runyon Cancer Research, Yorkshire Cancer Centre, Martin House Hospice, Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice and Hannah House.
One of the events Jane channeled her remaining energies into was The Leeds 10k ‘Run For All.’ The first event was held in June of this year and was a fantastic success attracting 8,000 participants, which is truly remarkable for a new event of this type. With plans to grow the event year on year this is destined to be one of Britain’s major sporting spectacles and will help ensure Jane’s Appeal will continue to raise substantial funds for Cancer and Children’s Charities.
Nominated by Yorkshire Post Newspapers
BBC Children in Need
BBC Children in Need positively changes the lives and prospects of children and young people living in the UK who have suffered hardships, difficulties or disadvantages of some kind.
Each year the charity provides practical and lasting support to thousands of youngsters aged 18 and under, including those who have experienced homelessness, neglect, abuse or poverty, and those who've encountered serious illnesses, disabilities, psychological disorders or addictions.
Nominated by BBC
Caring For Life
Caring For Life is a registered Christian charity which seeks to help homeless, disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the Leeds area. Celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year, the Trust recognised from “square one” that helping a homeless person involves much more than locating suitable housing.
In order to meet the needs of those who have often been rejected or abused from early childhood, Caring For Life provides two supported homes for the 12 most vulnerable people in their care, a team to work in the community for those needing housing but able to live in independent accommodation with ongoing support, and also a wide range of therapeutic daytime activity projects on a farm in Cookridge, Leeds. Providing a comprehensive umbrella of support has already enabled three thousand people to begin life all over again, with a real sense of dignity and a safe “family” to belong to.
Nominated by Yorkshire Society
West Yorkshire Police Community Trust
Helping communities since 1996, the Trust provides financial support for groups striving to make a difference to lives and places in West Yorkshire. Impacting on attitudes and understanding, focusing on collaborative action to reduce crime and the fear of crime is the bond that is shared by all our beneficiaries.
Simple application procedures ensure that community spirit is not stifled. This year we aim to do even more by reaching our Make it a Million mark. To find out how you can Make a Difference today, contact Jane Mills on 01924 292268 or email communitytrust@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Nominated by Yorkshire Society
The British Heart Foundation
The BHF is the Nation's heart charity playing a leading role in the fight against heart disease. Every day 657 people have their lives cut short by heart and circulatory disease, the UK's biggest killer.
The BHF rely on public donations to fund life-saving heart research
projects around the UK, notably at the Yorkshire Heart Centre
at the Leeds
General Infirmary. On a local level the Charity is working to
establish a
network of BHF Heart Nurses who will provide specialist care
and support to
heart patients and their families.
The Foundation also plays an important role in funding education, both of the public and of health professionals, and in providing life-saving cardiac equipment and support for rehabilitation and patient care.
Nominated by Yorkshire Bank
The Cure Parkinson's Trust
David Jones CBE, former chairman of Next Plc, Yorkshire Businessman of the Year, co-founded The Cure Parkinson’s Trust in 2005 with three fellow Movers & Shakers who are determined to help find a cure for Parkinson’s. Since its creation, the Trust has directed more than £800,000 towards ground-breaking research projects both here in the UK and worldwide. www.cureparkinsons.org.uk
Nominated by Black Sheep Brewery