Egger UK Community Fund Donation
Charlotte Straker Project Awarded £1,500 from Egger UK Community Fund
The Charlotte Straker Project is proud to announce it has been awarded £1,500 from the EGGER UK Community Fund in Hexham.
The EGGER Community Fund empowers employees to nominate and vote for local charities that matter most to them, with the highest-voted organisation receiving the top award. The Charlotte Straker Project was nominated by EGGER employee Dan Soulsby, Senior Key Account Manager, and is delighted to have received the greatest number of votes, reflecting the strong support for the charity among EGGER teams.
Andrew Sanderson, Project Director for Delivery Performance at EGGER UK and Chair of the Charity Committee, said “We created the EGGER Community Fund to give our employees a meaningful way to support the local causes that matter most to them. Every organisation we choose for selection has been nominated by our colleagues, reflecting the close connection they feel with charities across our area. We’re delighted to have been able to support the Charlotte Straker Project and the vital work they do in our community.”
The funding will support the charity’s Development Fund, helping to sustain and enhance services at Charlotte Straker House, a residential and nursing home supporting people aged 65 and over. This includes the charity’s free community respite care service, which provides essential support to older people and their families across the area.
Karen Hunter, Plant Administration Team Leader at EGGER UK and Secretary of the Charity Committee, added “Our Charity Committee is made up of volunteering colleagues from each team, and we work to ensure we can maximise the impact of donations from the company.”
Berenice Groves, Chair of Trustees at the Charlotte Straker Project, said: “We are absolutely delighted and extremely grateful to the staff at EGGER Hexham for nominating us, and to everyone who took the time to vote. This generous donation will make a huge difference, enabling us to invest in our Development Fund and continue improving the care, facilities and activities we provide, while ensuring vital respite services remain available to those who need them most.”
The Charlotte Straker Project is a local charity dedicated to providing high-quality residential, nursing, and respite care in a supportive, community-focused environment. Awards such as this play a crucial role in helping the organisation plan for the future and respond to the growing needs of older people.
Pictured left to right: Andy Sanderson (Project Director Delivery Performance and Chair of the Charity Committee, EGGER UK), Berenice Groves (Chair of Trustees, Charlotte Straker Project), Gavin Black (Vice Chair, Charlotte Straker Project), and Dan Soulsby (Senior Key Account Manager, EGGER UK, who nominated the Charlotte Straker Project).
