Funded: Woodland Xperiences, South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening, Thames Valley Air Ambulance, SARA, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, Ickle Pickles charity.
Sectors supported: Veterans, Air Ambulance, Lifeboats, Search & Rescue, Mountain Rescue, Fire & Rescue, NHS, Ambulance Service,
Blue Light Card Foundation has provided a grant towards the costs of outdoor activity camps to support the wellbeing of members of the Blue Light
community.
Adrian Martin, who runs Woodland Xperiences, said:
“Through the provision of support from the Blue Light Card Foundation, we at Woodland Xperiences shall be able to reach out and provide the same ongoing support we offer the Forces Community. Joining both the Forces and Blue Light community together to make one community will allow everyone and their immediate families to share their experiences and all gain through the unique provision at Woodland Xperiences. This is only achievable via the ongoing support and collaboration of fantastic charities”
To learn more about Woodland Xperiences, please visit www.woodlandxperiences.com
Of the grant, a member of the South Yorkshire Chaplaincy & Listening said:
We are delighted to receive this grant. It will enable us to recruit and train more volunteers to continue and expand our support services to South Yorkshire Fire Service, a project that is really important to us as a charity.”
For more information on SYCLS, please visit wwwsycls.co.uk
Blue Light Card Foundation have provided a grant to provide items for the new crew wellbeing room at Headquarters.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance said of the grant:
We are delighted to receive support from the Blue Light Card Foundation. This generous donation will go straight towards creating a crew wellbeing room as we move our land-based operations, support and education teams across to our HQ. Working together, we’ll continue to do everything in our power to protect, save and revive lives at the scene and beyond.”
For more information on Thames Valley Air Ambulance, please visit www.tvairambulance.org.uk
Blue Light Card Foundation have provided a grant for mental health and wellbeing training for three SARA volunteers.
In light of the grant, a spokesperson for SARA said:
“This grant from the Blue Light Card Foundation will enable us to take control of delivering a robust mental health education program within our search and rescue organisation, benefitting both our members and the wider public that they support in times of need”
Website: For more information on SARA, visit www.sara-rescue.org.uk
Blue Light Card Foundation has provided a grant towards the costs of the HEMS Crew Wellbeing Programme.
Speaking about the grant, an anonymous crew member of the Critical Care Team said:
“Having access to confidential mental health support has helped me deal with seeing horrendous injuries and incidents, so I can focus on the patients I’m caring for day after day”
Website: For more information on HIWAA, please visit their website: www.hiowaa.org
Blue Light Card Foundation have provided a grant towards items for the on call Dr rooms and staff room at Croydon Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, as well as items for the staff to keep warm in the winter months.
A spokesperson for Ickle Pickles said:
“The Ickle Pickles Children’s Charity supports neonatal units and we often find it hard to raise funds dedicated to helping neonatal staff. Whilst we aim to give every newborn a chance by focusing on babies in neonatal care, the work and well-being of neonatal care teams are very important for the ongoing care of tiny babies. Many people are unaware of the challenges faced by neonatal staff and the vital work they do. Caring for sick and premature babies can be emotionally and physically demanding, and neonatal staff often work long hours under difficult conditions.
Currently, the on call doctors room and the staff rooms at Croydon Hospital’s neonatal unit are not welcoming, relaxing or fit for purpose. This grant will make a huge difference in improving these facilities. It will help the teams rest, refuel and relax on their breaks, to energise and ready themselves for the remainder of their shift.
Small changes can make a big difference. The funds from Blue Light Card Foundation will ensure that neonatal staff have the resources and facilities they need to provide the best possible neonatal care. This generous donation shows the dedicated team at Croydon Hospital that their life-saving work is valued and appreciated.”
Website: For more information on The Ickle Pickle Children’s Charity, please visit www.icklepickles.org
Chair of Trustees – Steve Denny I General Manager – Naomi Adie
Blue Light Card Foundation, Charnwood Edge, Syston Road, Cossington, Leicester LE7 4UZ
The Blue Light Card Foundation is a registered charity within England and Wales. Charity No. 1 1 9 8 4 9 2
