Last December, the team at Ogden Moor organised a Christmas Bun Bake to raise funds for Overgate Hospice.
Today, Ogden’s Registered Manager, Steve Tuck, and Assistant Manager, Clair Dodd, generously donated their amazing collection of £100 to the charity.
Steve expressed, “This charity holds a special place in all of our hearts here at Ogden Moor.”
Congratulations to everyone involved!
Last October, we shared the inspiring story of Oliver, a resident of Grove House, who conquered the Pen-Y-ghent Peak in honour of his late mother and to raise awareness for the charity Young Minds during Mental Health week.
As we approach the first anniversary of his mother’s passing this February, Oliver will be spending time with his family. However, before that, he also wanted to commemorate his mother’s life with the staff at Grove House.
Oliver made the decision to embark on his second peak hike in just four months, this time tackling Ingleton, as a heartfelt tribute to his mum. The trail spans 4.3 miles and typically takes between 2 to 4 hours to complete. Despite the challenge, Oliver was well-prepared, having already conquered the toughest of the three peaks, Pen-Y-ghent.
The weather during the hike was bitterly cold, and Oliver felt as though he might be blown off the top! Nevertheless, he managed to take a quick glimpse of the breathtaking view before descending back down.
Here at Restorative, we couldn’t be prouder of Oliver’s incredible achievement.
Currently, Oliver is busy planning his third hike, which will be the Whernside Peak. He has even mentioned the possibility of conquering Mount Snowden as well. Stay tuned for more updates on his remarkable journey!
If you missed Oliver’s first hike, you can read about it here.
Friendly House has managed to gather more than 100 selection boxes for Mothershare, a charity that supports vulnerable families by providing them with essential items.
The team visited Ian from the charity, who informed them that this year, Mothershare has requested presents for 350 children. Ian expressed how the selection boxes help to enhance the gifts for those who may not receive much. He also mentioned that for a child to receive gifts from Mothershare, a referral from a social worker or healthcare provider is required, and the child is then matched with a sponsor who will purchase their presents.
The young people at Friendly House actively participated in the collection by buying selection boxes every week during their grocery shopping trips and even using their own money to contribute.
They are already brainstorming ideas on how they can assist next Christmas.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated. Thanks to your generosity, these selection boxes were able to bring some much-needed holiday joy to a family in need this Christmas.
You can find out more about Mothershare and how you can help here
Restorative has recently opened their 5th Group Living setting in Wibsey, and our residents have settled in wonderfully!
As part of their Christmas activities, they are proud to support Calderdale Lighthouse. This amazing organisation provides local vulnerable and disadvantaged families with high-quality baby equipment and essential items.
Founded in 2018, Calderdale Lighthouse achieved Charity status in less than a year and relies solely on the dedication of volunteers. These volunteers work tirelessly both at the charity’s unit and within the community.
Our young people had a fantastic time participating in a 3-hour Christmas present-wrapping session at the Piece Hall in the Spiegel tent. It was an engaging activity that involved assisting members of the public. Our Bradford Zonal Manager couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved and the exceptional teamwork they displayed.
To top it off, everyone enjoyed delicious Christmas treats and warm drinks while immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere Afterward, they returned home to put up their Christmas tree and decorations.
You can find out more about the Calderdale Lighthouse charity here https://calderdalelighthouse.com/
Bridge House residents and staff came together to organise a Shoebox appeal this festive season. Their focus was on collecting gifts for children and young people who would otherwise not receive any Christmas presents this year. The goal was to gather as many donations as possible to give to Bramwell’s Community Interest Company, founded by Tanisha Bramwell.
This company is dedicated to collecting food donations and distributing them to vulnerable individuals in various areas including North Kirklees, Huddersfield, Leeds, Bradford, and Wakefield.
The young people at Bridge House took part in wrapping the gifts and also took the opportunity to learn more about the challenging circumstances that some children and young people face during Christmas. They successfully filled 17 shoeboxes for the charity, which were greatly appreciated. Tanisha expressed her gratitude by posting a message on social media to thank everyone involved.
Faiza Naveed, Assistant Manager at Bridge House, praised the charity and expressed their commitment to starting the donation drive earlier next year to gather even more support. Faiza said “The experience of educating the children about the circumstances of other children was particularly heartwarming for them”.
You can find out more about Tanisha’s Charity work here
Chris Kershaw, one of the founding Directors of Restorative, has been fundraising for Overgate Hospice.
Chris has tirelessly dedicated himself to fundraising endeavours over the past month. His commitment has resulted in an astounding achievement – a grand total of £668.75 raised for Overgate Hospice.
In recognition of his efforts, a representative from Overgate visited Restorative Head Office this week for Chris to proudly present them with a cheque, symbolizing the collective support and generosity of the entire Restorative team, friends and family.
Congratulations to Chris for undoubtedly making a significant impact on the lives of those in need.
Oliver, one of our Supported Accommodation residents at Grove House, along with his key worker, Ben Hodgson recently completed a walk for Young Minds Mental Health Day.
Unfortunately, Oliver experienced the heartbreaking loss of his mother in February of this year, following her battle with mental health issues. As a result, Oliver has been facing his own challenges with his mental well-being. The compassionate team at Grove House has been providing Oliver with the necessary support, and as a result, he has begun to feel more positive, which has inspired Oliver to take action to show his support to others who may be in a similar position.
Oliver and Ben, represented Young Minds, and completed the Pen-Y-ghent Peak in memory of his mum. Pen-y-ghent is a classic Yorkshire walk that consists of a circular route starting from Horton-in-Ribblesdale, and climbs gently up Brackenbottom Scar, and then follows the Pennine Way on the climb to the 694m high summit. It is the lowest of the Yorkshire 3 peaks.
Arriving at the summit Oliver was greeted with a beautiful rainbow “that’s my mum”, he said. It was a powerful moment for Oliver, a reminder that even in the darkest times, there is always hope.
Oliver’s journey is still ongoing, but with every step he takes, he’s getting closer to healing. The amazing staff at Grove House are there for him, providing a strong support system that will help him through the toughest moments. He’s also surrounded by a wonderful community of people who truly understand his pain and are always ready to lend a helping hand when he needs it.
For more information about Young Minds, click the link below…
A group of our young individuals from one of our Residential provisions in Calderdale, accompanied by staff members, recently gathered together to embark on a challenging 13-mile walk to raise funds for Overgate Hospice Charity. The walk offered two different distances, with the seven-mile walk being a more accessible option for participants.
The Midnight Walk is hands down the biggest event of the year for Overgate and it’s not your typical walking challenge! The walk is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and raise vital funds for the Hospice. Plus, it’s a chance for everyone to let loose, have a blast, and maybe even be a little silly! The funds raised through this event allow Overgate to extend their care to even more families in Calderdale who are in desperate need.
The young people expressed their feeling of accomplishment when they completed the challenge. Staff also acknowledged the remarkable achievement of the young people and encouraged them to be proud of themselves for successfully completing the entire distance.
Pictured is Teigan with one of our Support Workers, Sarah Spence.
Well done to all involved and thank you for helping make a difference!
On Sunday 9th July our Senior Registered Manager, Jo O’Donnell will be climbing Snowdon with a group of her friends.
Jo walks this walk yearly in memory of her best friend Dava, who tragically took his life two years ago, as a way of raising awareness about mental health. However. this year, the walk will raise money for her friend Andrew ‘Shandy’ Overton, who needs essential alterations to his family home and prosthetic legs to get back to walking.
Earlier this year, Andrew was rushed to the hospital feeling unwell. He was put in an induced coma at the hospital, but Andrew already had Sepsis, and his chances of survival were low. Thankfully Andrew survived, but he had to undergo life-changing surgery. Both legs needed to be amputated below the knee due to the Sepsis taking over. Prior to his illness, Andrew was a self-employed builder, and has a young family, so any funds raised will be much appreciated to help them in this difficult time.
If you would like to contribute to Jo’s fundraising walk, please visit their go fund me page.
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Colleagues from our Supported Accommodation Home, Friendly House, organised a food collection for the Ebeneezer food bank at Halifax and over the last few weeks they have been taking in donations from colleagues across the company. The team rallied troops to clear out their kitchen cupboards and donate anything they didn’t need; everyone was more than happy to help!
Our Friendly House colleagues donated the items they had collected to the Ebenezer Church in Halifax on 19th December. The team at Ebeneezer were thrilled with the donation, which will help put meals on the table for some families in need this Christmas season.
The Senior Support Worker at Friendly House, Becky, would like to thank everyone who took part and donated to this wonderful cause. Becky said “Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we collected an outstanding amount of food and toiletries for those in need”
‘The Calderdale Food and Support Drop-In Centre at New Ebenezer Church, Halifax, helps to feed some of our most vulnerable members of society through handing-out around 150 food parcels, each week. The Church has been used as a food bank and crisis centre since 2009 and is run by Christians Together Calderdale. It has been supported by individuals and local churches, as well as donations from organisations and small business to provide a weekly drop-in service of food parcels and support to people and families struggling to cope.’
For anyone wanting additional information of the food bank the details are:
Ebenezer Food Bank (Christians Together Calderdale)
Opening times:
Saturdays from 10am to 12noon for families (with children).
Saturdays from 12.30pm to 2.30pm for others (1 adult per collection).
Emergency parcels are available Monday (at the discretion of staff).
Contact:
Phone: 01422 647390.
Mobile: 07593 820411.
Address: Ebenezer Methodist Church, St James Road, Halifax. HX1 1YS.
Facebook: The Gathering Place.