v THE HERALD - YOUR COMMUNITY MAGAZINE v 1st June 2023 • The HERALD • Page 15 Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Quality Service Tel: 023 8194 0878 • Mobile: 07710 464093 Email: mark@markparsonsdecorating.co.uk Web: www.markparsonsdecorating.co.uk Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Services Local Window & Gutter Cleaning Services PRIVATE, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL • Fascias • Soffits • Guttering • Moss Clearing • Conservatories/Roofs • PVC • Cladding Fully Insured GUTTERS CLEANED AND REPAIRED T: 07946 222820 INEOS Lyndhurst Office Spearheads a £100,000 Summer Fundraising Drive for Local Young Carers INEOS Lyndhurst O ce are championing young carers’ wellbeing by pledging £25,000 to match donations to the Honeypot Children’s Charity’s Summer Big Give appeal in June. Young carers perform a role far beyond their years, providing care for an o en chronically or terminally-ill family member. Primarily they give emotional support in the home, but also take on practical tasks like cooking, cleaning and laundry. ese responsibilities a ect all areas of their life and over a third of our children struggle to concentrate at school, more than half su er with loneliness, and nearly all say they lack con dence and self-esteem. e Honeypot Children’s Charity supports over 2000 young carers every year, including approx. 500 children from across Hampshire and Dorset. ey o er a Wrapround support model, consisting of services that address the unique needs of young carers. At the heart of this support are annual residential respite breaks full of fun, locally delivered at Honeypot House just outside Exbury. ese are complemented by digital services including online themed workshops, and a Wellbeing Fund to help young carers access necessary life items. INEOS Lyndhurst O ce and e Childhood Trust are helping Honeypot provide support to young carers aged 5-12 by matching donations made between 6th–20th June via Honeypot’s website: www.honeypot.org.uk up to the appeal target of £100,000. Simmi Woodwal, Honeypot’s CEO expressing her delight commented: “Funds of this magnitude make a massive difference to Honeypot and to the lives of thousands of young carers. INEOS Lyndhurst Office and the Hampshire community’s support goes a long way in enriching the lives of disadvantaged young carers. On behalf of the many young carers these funds will support, I offer my heartfelt thanks.” Easter Egg hunt in the grounds of Honeypot House Viv Carter, Honeypot’s Community Engagement Manager, said “We are so grateful to INEOS Lyndhurst Office for their continued support. This £25,000 pledge has enabled us to set a record target for the Big Summer Give appeal because young carers need our support now more than ever. This appeal will help young carers aged 5-12 improve their confidence and self-esteem, give them a chance to develop social skills through Honeypot fun with new friends, and create happy memories to cherish for life. What a fantastic gift INEOS Lyndhurst Office will be giving these children”. Honeypot’s Wrap-round support services enable young carers to make happy childhood memories, and build brighter futures. To nd out more about the Honeypot Children’s Charity, please visit: www.honeypot.org.uk
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