Annual Charity Ball sponsored by MWH See page 9

Farai Wande, Mica Rettie, Tommy Lao & Vicky Miller - Young Mentors from South Leeds High School See page 6 1st edition 2008 Chairman’s Programmes and Funding memory, and with the help of so many Highlights brilliant people and brilliant AGM We were all absolutely delighted to programmes…that all of these Report receive the news just before Christmas separate but complimentary parts, that the Big Lottery Fund had make up an inspiring entity which I wish to place supported our bid for 3 years’ funding does change the lives and influence on record my for our new Survivors for Peace the behaviour and beliefs of, so many admiration and programme . . . a programme evolved people. gratitude to the from the Legacy Project and, as with I am proud of everyone involved in team for their Legacy, to be headed by Jo. the Foundation and proud to be the efforts in not only sustaining, but also Chairman of the Tim Parry Johnathan developing, the fantastic work we do The Tim Parry Leadership Ball Foundation for Peace. on behalf of so many people. The lives Development Programme was of all those we help through our specially designed following a request Colin Parry programmes are changed for the from South Leeds High School to help better for their having taken part in them turn the school round after one of our programmes. experiencing many inter faith/inter race incidents occurring daily. To the Emma Thompson 2007 was a year of beginnings - with surprise of many…but not to us, the new faces joining the Board and the programme - run brilliantly by Kelly films Promotional staff team, and all have helped enrich and her team - has achieved DVD the ‘mix’ of skills we now have to call remarkable results…indeed so upon: remarkable that not only is it held in The Foundation would like to say a big the highest regard by a variety of 'thank you' to Emma Thompson On the Foundation Board, I was public bodies, but is also generating (Patron of the Foundation) and Nick delighted to welcome: Charlotte interest from much further a Clarke and his staff from Gordon Bretherton, Senior Lecturer in field…notably Swindon, Burnley, Audio Visual Ltd in London who kindly International Politics/European Liverpool and the Metropolitan Police filmed and edited our new Studies Liverpool John Moores in London…so, like the Legacy Project, promotional DVD. Emma, Nick and his University; Carol Nuttall, former HR it is a programme which gains us staff give their time and expertise Director with Swiss Life and now an considerable recognition and praise. freely. HR Consultant; Diana Terris, Chief Executive Officer, Warrington Borough Fundraising Due to the professionalism of Emma Council and Muhammed Ali Ghori, a Clare, Wendy and Helen work tirelessly Thompson in promoting the young business professional living in to ensure that we bring in sufficient Foundation's work in a positive and Manchester. funding to not only ensure we survive, powerful way, plus the quality of the but enable us to grow. This is an filming, the DVD received fantastic Joining the staff team in 2007: unbelievably difficult and often reviews after being shown for the first Helen Wood as Fundraiser and thankless task…with the number of time at our annual Charity Ball in Dominic Hudson as Programme charities competing locally, let alone February. Support Worker nationally, being huge. Notwithstanding this however there 2007 was also a year of endings - are gains being made. one of our flagship programmes, the Legacy Project, ended on a high with a Future closing conference involving many Our future direction lies, as ever, in people who have had a long developing and delivering relevant association with the Foundation and worthwhile learning programmes through the Legacy Project. This was for young people and, increasingly, an outstanding programme conceived adults too. by Lynne McCadden [ex team It is these programmes that prove our member and now, I am delighted to work’s uniqueness in…engaging and say, newly appointed Patron]. empowering people to improve their own and others’ lives by taking the It was delivered skilfully and lessons they have learned from our sensitively throughout its 6 years by Jo programmes into their families, Dover and Sarah Alldred. I would like neighbourhoods, communities and to give special thanks to Sarah whose countries…to make a real difference time with us has now ended. She by building cohesion in place of played a key role in the Legacy Project discord. supporting Jo and demonstrating her professionalism and dedication at all This then is Tim’s and Johnathan’s times. We all wish Sarah well in her legacy…that their lives, the Peace future career. Centre and the Foundation in THEIR look older, then I see the picture of Tim and Johnathan on the plaque – they will never look older and we will never know how they would be today.

Peace in Northern Ireland is partly Tim and Johnathan's legacy …their lives and their names are enshrined in the Peace Centre and the Foundation where so many brilliant people and brilliant programmes take place, improving the lives by changing the behaviour, of so many people. I think that my wife and I and my family, and indeed the wider On a windswept street Colin and community of Warrington, were Remembering Tim Wendy Parry, Tim’s older brother motivated not to let that awful event and Johnathan 15 Dominic and grandchildren Evie and break them and we have certainly Olivia were joined by Civic leaders, been driven by Tim and Johnathan to years on MPs, representatives from the Police, make sure their names are enshrined NHS and Foundation staff to lay lilies in our Peace Centre.” On March 20th 2008, the 15th at the foot of the memorial dedicated anniversary of the IRA bombing of Warrington's Mayor, Councillor Celia to the boys at the site of the bomb Jordan, said: "It is important we all Warrington, a service was held on blast. Bridge Street to remember Tim and reflect on the impact this had on our Johnathan and 56 other victims During the service Colin said: “I look community. Today we need to injured on that terrible day. around at the people today and we all remember the changes it heralded and to continue to work for peace."

adapted and is now in demand to help resolve conflict based on race and One Extreme to the faith in areas across the country. Chief Other Executive The credibility of the Foundation’s work continues to grow, with our work On March 11th, the Foundation, Clare White being highlighted in two Government sponsored by Warrington Borough Reports and short-listed for two Council, commissioned the GW national awards. Theatre company to perform a play at the Peace Centre to mark the EU Day The Legacy Project has seen us of Remembrance for Victims of As this is the first newsletter of partnering with organisations in Terrorism. 2008, I wanted to briefly reflect on Europe (VNET), and funding has now the successes of the past year and been secured to launch ‘Survivors for The GW Theatre Company is one of in doing so would like to take the Peace’, which will build on the work the most successful theatre undertaken through the Legacy companies working with young opportunity to formally record Project over the next 3 years. More people in the country. Over the last 21 my thanks to the team for all details of this are on page 7. years, working in partnership with a their hard work. Their loyalty and whole host of professional agencies We reached a milestone this year with and organisations, the company has dedication cannot be our 20,000th participant on our underestimated and it is thanks produced 24 original productions programmes - a truly amazing covering such issues as illegal drugs to a team effort that we have achievement given the programmes misuse, teenage drinking, teenage achieved all we have this year. I only started properly in 2002. parenthood and community cohesion. would also like to thank all our Importantly, in March 2008, we The play written by Mike Harris was volunteers for their support. commemorated the 15th anniversary thought provoking and certainly kept of the bombing of Warrington in the audience interest throughout the In 2007 the Foundation once again which Tim and Johnathan lost their extended its geographic remit to lives. production. The key message was include Greater Manchester, Yorkshire what we have in common, rather than and Wiltshire. The Tim Parry In 2008 we will continue to seek what divides us. No matter how Leadership Development Programme, financial backing to enable us to difficult a situation may be you can which originally ran within the Anglo- continue our work to change the lives resolve your differences through Irish context, has been developed and of communities all across the U.K. dialogue rather than violence. this. They seemed to be boisterous, to football or pool. My respect for Kelly, say the least. Shane and Dominic increased exponentially when I saw how they We went home on the Monday and I managed to achieve all of this returned to Warrington for 9 o’clock seemingly effortlessly, and how their on Tuesday, dreading what the week energy and drive somehow infected had in store. The students arrived and all those around them, including for the first few hours, they were given myself, to push themselves more than a chance to settle down and get to they usually would. know the Centre better. The first lesson took place and we talked briefly about Wednesday’s lessons and activities racism and conflict, and their started as planned; however, there Muhammed Ali Ghori experiences. was (I felt) a definite undercurrent amongst the students, sudden A Trustee’s Tale conflicts arose every now and again, and even though they were resolved After joining the Board of Trustees in instantly, I began to notice the July 2007, I wanted to help in a students forming groups within the practical way and needed to keep main group and acting aggressively abreast of what was happening within towards each other. I began to worry the charity. The more Board meetings I that maybe a week would not be went to, the more I began to feel as enough for the students, and maybe though I didn’t really know what the charity had bitten off more than it happened on a day to day basis, what could chew with this group. things were taught and how the team members brought the best out of I felt very uncomfortable throughout During the day there were several people. most of the lesson as I knew that the occasions where I needed to talk with the members in my group individually. With this in mind, I decided to take a things these students were saying I had privately been dreading this week off from my business and do a would have been bad enough from an because I didn’t know how to “speak “residential” workshop with a group of adult, but I also knew that the on their level”, but I found that it came young people who were staying at the students were not fully aware of the naturally to me. They were much more Peace Centre to do a variety of full implications of what they were intelligent, mature and frank when we activities aimed at increasing their saying, or what the words meant. spoke one on one and I was touched awareness of conflict resolution, This was further exposed in the first that a few members trusted me stereotypes, prejudices and activity, where the students were enough to open up to me and talk discrimination. given a list of words, like “Muslim”, about any issues they might be The first day (Monday) we were in “refugee”, “asylum seeker” and so on, having. Leeds, where we met the kids for the and they had to write down the first first time and gave them a number of words that came to their heads. I took tasks while we decided who would be part in this exercise too and found in what group. The team that I was with some horror that I myself was attached to consisted of Kelly (the guilty of harbouring prejudices that I leader), Shane and Dominic. We met didn’t even know I had, especially the previous day and apart from an since it has always been a source of incident involving a takeaway and pride with me that I did not bear some insanely spicy curry we got prejudices towards anyone. This week along great! They were friendly, was going to be an eye opener both professional and fun to be around and for me and for the team I was leading. very understanding that this would be The lessons throughout the week I noticed more and more as the day my first experience in this field so could be split into several broad went on just how important the work talked me through the whole process categories - how to deal with conflict, Kelly, Dom and Shane was to these and what would be going on. stereotypes, prejudices and students. The way they handled any conflicts, kept everyone motivated, I’m a businessman; I didn’t know discrimination. They started in the morning and lasted fully until around and most importantly of all broke anything about being a team leader down the barriers between the sub for a group of year 8 students who 10 at night most nights. I saw first hand on Tuesday how difficult it was groups within the main group was, if needed to be taught about leadership nothing else, astonishing. skills. Ill be honest, sitting in that room to stay focused and alert myself, and on the Monday I was very nervous then keep my group of 6 year 8 Thursday dawned bright and clear about what I was doing. My first students motivated and excited even and there were plenty of surprises in impression of the group was that I though they were tired, bored and store today. There had been must have been crazy to agree to do usually more interested in playing continued overleaf mutterings from the team leaders more proud of anything I’ve done. In about “scraggy” which still needed to my own small way, I was part of the Legacy programme materialize, a ‘secret friend’ box which team that helped change their future we had been doing since Tuesday and and gave them the tools to ensure the ends after six years. a really interesting activity about word got round to all their peers back To mark the end of the Legacy Project, immigration. A friend of the in school. a tree was dedicated at the National Foundation came and acted as an Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire Friday was a bit emotional for us. The immigration officer, and the students on Saturday 24th November. Thirty had to play the roles of asylum class would be leaving in the early afternoon, so we had to cram in the participants joined the Legacy team seekers. The pressure, the lack of and many of them spoke of the ability to communicate in the right last few activities before they left. My favourite of the day was when importance of the project and of language to fill out the forms, and the having a tree for them to visit in the team leaders harrying them, led many everyone drew an outline of their future. It was a moving moment, and a of the students to become flustered hand on a piece of paper, and then fitting one for the end - a legacy of the and appreciate what it was like for everyone wrote a few lines about the legacy! asylum seekers having to leave their person whose hand it was. I still have homeland and be treated and pre- my sheet and it’s probably one of the The Northern Ireland Office funded judged as criminals by everyone they best things I’ve received in a very, very the Legacy programme for six years met. long time. but, unfortunately, the funding came to an end in November. The Legacy The activities and lessons went on all When the students left, I stood programme was set up to help victims, day as usual and sometime after the watching the minibus pull away, still in soldiers and their families based in GB evening meal, Dom blew a whistle shock that most of the students who, who were affected by the Northern signaling the start of “scraggy”, an at the start of the week were making Ireland ‘Troubles’. outdoor activity aimed at increasing snide comments behind my back they the students’ self reliance and thought I couldn’t hear, were the same motivation. It was tough and ones crying and reaching for hugs and demanding, but those who completed thanking me for everything and the activity were on cloud nine for the telling me they wouldn’t ever forget rest of the day while those who hadn’t, me, as I stood there I reached a bit of a realised the importance of never crossroads in my life. The eyes giving up and seeing things through watching the minibus pull away were to the end, no matter how hard they the same eyes which saw the minibus seemed at the time. arrive on Monday, but the mind behind those eyes was not the same. Thursday night, I think, was the In a way, I had learnt almost as much highlight of the whole week. We sat as the students themselves, about around the bonfire burning myself, the world around me and marshmallows and talking about our probably most important of all about experiences that week. As I looked the Foundation itself. around the group, I could barely recognize them. There were no sub It’s a source of honour for me that I groups; there were no racial divides can say I am on the same team as and all differences were forgotten. This Colin, Wendy and everyone else; we all was a group of young people are working for the same thing laughing and joking amongst ultimately, for people to lead more themselves and enjoying the bonfire, peaceful lives. It’s not an easy job, in which gave me so much hope for the fact it’s probably the hardest thing I’ve future. ever had to do, but the rewards, and the vision of the leadership at the We took turns going round the fire, Foundation, is phenomenal. Maybe in each person sparing a few words to this conflict saturated, war torn day talk about what they learnt and how and age there might be some far they had come, listening to glimmers of hope for the future of our everyone talking, I don’t think there’s world. many times in my life where I’ve felt the start of the programme, the corridors. Importantly, it is the Written by Young participants lacked the knowledge of relationships between people from Mentors from South how to deal with discrimination and different nationalities and religious how to handle conflict. Using the best backgrounds that have improved as a Leeds High School tools and resources available and with result of people learning on the the support of a committed staff team Leadership for Peace programme. We had the pleasure of participating in (from the school and the Foundation!), People truly are getting along one of the most worthwhile the participants were learning. By the brilliantly these days. experiences of our lives. We took on final day of the programme, it is safe to the role of facilitators, on a recent say that every young person left the Foundation for Peace Leadership Centre inspired by what they had programme helping our younger learnt and proud to be given the peers from school to develop new opportunity to tackle racism and skills and understanding. After training conflict within our school. on last year’s programme, we were proud to be able to be part of the programme, as Ambassadors for Peace- to work with people in their struggle against racism in both school and the community. As peer mentors on the programme, we have had a fantastic year putting our skills and understanding into practice through supporting work in feeder primary schools and in working with the school and other agencies to make sure the ‘peace’ work continues to impact in school. The leadership programme has truly been the greatest experience of our lives so far. We feel proud and lucky to have been Being chosen as facilitators was a great Things at South Leeds High School are able to take part in such a brilliant achievement for us as we had been changing. With 48 students trained last programme which has really helped to looking for opportunities to use our year and a further 90 this year, we are transform our school from being a skills and understanding from the all working towards the creation of a place full of conflict and fear, to one previous years’ programme. We seized peaceful, inclusive, safe and successful where happy students and a happy upon the opportunity to become role environment. staff work in an environment where models for our peers with the goal of violence and conflict is no longer the helping the whole community and Since the programme commenced in norm! school to achieve equality and a 06/07, significant improvements have peaceful inclusive environment. been made in terms of cooperation and acceptance at school. Conflict, As peer mentors on the programme, particularly racial conflict, was rife we tried to help as much as possible before the programme. Since the using the knowledge and skills that we programme however, barriers have developed. It wasn’t easy! Throughout been broken down with Ambassadors the five day residential, we all faced for Peace challenging stereotypes, difficulties and challenges in order to prejudices and discrimination on the get the best from the participants. At front line-in school, and on the . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff. . . new staff Conflict Studies, University of Bradford. His role within the team will be to Before then, he worked with the develop and deliver the Story Telling Community Animation and and Dialogue and, Advocacy and John Development Organisation (CADO), a Awareness Raising aspects of the Kabia local NGO in Sierra Leone, which Survivors for Peace Programme. John focuses on post-war peace-building said, “Since joining the Foundation, I programmes including community have been greatly impressed by the reintegration, rehabilitation and team spirit and commitment amongst John joined the Foundation as a resettlement of ex-combatants staff. I look forward to contributing my Programme Worker, Survivors for especially child soldiers. John own skills and experiences to the Peace in March 2008. Previously he graduated with a Ph.D. in Peace and Foundation’s admirable work on peace was an Associate Research Fellow at Conflict Resolution from the University and conflict transformation” the Africa Centre for Peace and of Bradford. Survival). STEPS is made up of victims community. The programme will and survivors who, supported by include training in facilitation and Foundation expertise, are advocating methodology, presentation skills and on their own behalf. We will be holding public speaking. Participants will a number of training residentials over develop leadership skills, enabling the next few months to support this them to become positive role models group’s development. to others. The course will also be accredited by the Open College The Foundation’s website hosts a Network. ‘Survivors for Peace’ forum where people can share experiences and Both programmes will be developed in ‘Survivors for Peace’ news and discuss online with others the Spring of 2008 with the first from similar experiences. As it is the courses available in the Autumn of The Foundation was recently world wide web, we hope that people 2008. successful in securing three year’s from other countries will join in the Clare White, Chief Executive of the funding from the Big Lottery Fund for debate and discussion. The forum will Foundation said: “This funding is its programme entitled ‘Survivors for be developed over the coming extremely important to people who Peace’. The programme will work with months and we hope that it will be a have been affected by terrorism as people in England who have been vibrant and supportive place. Visit there is little other help and support bereaved, injured or traumatised as a www.foundation4peace.org and click available to them. It is also important result of conflict, war and terrorism. on ‘forums’. Survivors for Peace offers storytelling to the Foundation in building on the and dialogue, a conflict resolution and Conflict Resolution and Peace- experience gained by supporting peace building programme, leadership building people affected by the Northern development and advocacy and Common to many victims, survivors Ireland ‘Troubles’. With this funding the awareness raising. Each of these and former combatants is a need to Foundation will be able to provide programmes give people the tools to know why and how they were directly opportunities for people to take part in empower themselves to do something affected by a conflict situation. This our programmes and encourage them positive with their experience, through need to know why, often leads on to a to do something positive with their sharing experiences with others, deeper need to learn far more about experiences.” undertaking educational or leadership the history and roots of that conflict. Brian Bethell, whose son was killed in programmes or raising awareness The cycle of violence can be broken by Northern Ireland, is a previous about the issues facing victims and individuals discovering they have an participant of the Foundation’s Legacy survivors of politically motivated even greater need . . . that of becoming Project, which was the forerunner of violence. Jo Dover (who previously ran an advocate to encourage others NOT ‘Survivors for Peace’, said of the news: the Legacy Project) is the Programme to use violence in furtherance of the “Being a victim of violence to whom Manager for Survivors for Peace and is aims of their conflict. The first course nobody listens is like looking for joined by John Kabia and Rosie Aubrey will be developed in Spring 2008 to something precious in a darkened in the delivery of the programme. provide participants with an room...it's best to turn the light on. introduction to conflict resolution and That's what the Foundation did for me; Advocacy & Awareness Raising peace building tools and techniques it brought me and others into the light Since 2001 the Foundation has which will be accredited by the Open of recognition and acknowledgment. advocated on behalf of GB victims and College Network. In the global context of increasing survivors, raising awareness of their terrorist violence, Survivors for Peace Leadership Development needs and engaging decision makers has been given the chance, through The aim of this programme will be to in learning the lessons from the past. Lottery funding, to address the needs give victims, survivors and former As part of our Advocacy and of a much wider range of victims of combatants a positive outlet for their Awareness Raising component, we will violence. It will succeed by utilising the experience. The programme will train continue this work, particularly the same dedication and professionalism.” work with the STEPS Group (Steps participants to facilitate Foundation Towards Empowerment & Positive programmes or work in their own . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff . . . new staff. . . new staff Violence Project over the past three programme will provide an invaluable Rosie years both here in the UK and in South resource for individuals who have Africa, Rosie brings a wealth of been affected by politically motivated Aubrey experience to the team in delivering violence. I am looking forward to the peace education and conflict challenges that lay ahead of us over resolution programmes. Rosie the next year and in seeing the SFP Rosie Aubrey joined the Foundation as graduated from Bradford University programme grow and develop. I am Project Worker for the Survivors for with a Masters in Conflict Resolution really impressed by the dedication of Peace Programme in March. Having in 2005. the staff at the Foundation and feel worked with the Alternatives to Rosie said: “The Survivors for Peace honoured to be part of the team”. ‘Full On’ - Greater education, training and employment. Unfortunately, funding for this Manchester programme ceased at the end of The Foundation has, with great March this year, although the success, been delivering its ‘Full On’ Foundation is currently seeking courses in the Greater Manchester alternative ways of continuing this area since January 2007 with much needed work within the Greater European Social Funding from The Manchester area. Learning and Skills Council. Quotes from Students and Teachers… Over the past 12 months, young “I learnt that I can be confident and people from the Salford, central speak up in front of others, and I learnt Manchester, Bury, Oldham and Wigan that work can be fun if you make it area, who have been excluded from fun” – Sarah, Wigan. school for an extended period of time or who are at risk of exclusion from “I control my anger much better now” school, took part in our accredited - Paul, Wigan. programme. Schools engaged with “I made good friends with people I the Foundation in accessing these never even liked before” –Charlie, programmes leading to good Salford. relationships between the organisations. “Excellent delivery, well planned, good structure. Tutors were patient and The six-week courses are designed to supportive” – Mark Chadwick, Wigan. tackle areas of conflict in their lives, remove barriers to participation and “The courses have been very well encourage the development of thought out and the tutors have controlling strategies and social / adapted to the needs of the young practical skills to aid social inclusion. people” –Margaret Wright, Wigan The programme aims to support the Centre for Alternative and students’ transition to further Complementary Education.

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Celebrating the young Young people who have participated Network, and includes units on anger in the Foundation’s ‘Full On’ management, anti-bullying, self- people’s achievements programme were presented with awareness and identity, Certificates of Achievement by our communication skills, conflict On Wednesday 5th March, the Chairman, Colin Parry OBE. resolution and citizenship. ‘Full On’ has Foundation celebrated the been exclusively researched, educational achievements of young The ‘Full On’ programme is nationally developed and written by the people from across the North West. accredited by the Open College Foundation. It aims to raise standards and attainment in schools, improve community relations, overcome barriers to exclusion, increase access to, and participation in, learning and enhance employability skills. In the eight years since the Peace Centre opened, over 20,000 young people have participated in Foundation programmes.

Speaking at the event, Programme Manager Kelly Simcock said: “These young people, some of whom have gained accreditation by the Open College Network, have worked hard to achieve their certificates. This evening is an opportunity for their friends and family to congratulate them and celebrate their success”. Annual Sponsored by Charity Ball www.mwhglobal.co.uk

On Friday 22nd February, The Foundation hosted its annual Charity Ball at the Park Royal Hotel raising over £25,000 to fund its work with young people regionally and nationally. The event was sponsored by MWH Ltd, a leading global provider of consulting, engineering, construction and management services in water, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors. 270 guests attended the event and MC Paul Crone from Granada TV made sure that everyone had a great time. Magic Motown supplied the entertainment along with Paris and Portia Graham-Jones. Paris entered the X-Factor in 2006 but because of her age was unable to continue. Both girls are classically trained and received a standing ovation after their fantastic performance. Casino tables, a giant Scalextric and disco made sure of a fun-packed evening. Clare White, Chief Executive, said: “The evening was a great success and we are delighted that MWH have taken the Foundation as their Charity of the Year for 2008. We are looking forward to working closely with them over the next 12 months”.

'Jail & Bail' supported and sponsored by MWH March 11th was a day when a number of senior members of companies in and around Warrington experienced what it was like to be arrested, handcuffed and put into a police cell - and all for charity! Senior members of staff were 'arrested' at their place of work, handcuffed by a uniformed Police Officer and, much to the delight of their colleagues, transported in a 'marked' vehicle and taken to the local police station in Stockton Heath. The 'felons', after having their mug- shot and fingerprints taken, were put into a cell allowing them to contemplate their fate before being taken to 'court' where Foundation Chairman, Colin Parry, read out the reasons for their arrest'. The felons had to answer the 'charges', which had been set by their colleagues, before sentence was passed. ‘100 Club’ - Getting set to launch . . .

We are delighted to announce the imminent launch of the ‘100 Club’. The first five members are in the process of GCA building on signing up to this new initiative, each committing an annual donation of safety and supporting £1000. local charities The ‘100 Club’ aims to give the Foundation a sustainable annual ONE million accident-free hours income. Through the membership added up to thousands of pounds for scheme the ‘100 Club’ will bring the Foundation. together a network of like minded GCA, a construction firm working companies and business people throughout the North West on behalf offering perks such as networking of United Utilities, split £10,000 meetings, online forums, exclusive ‘100 between three children's charities to Club’ gatherings, numerous marketing celebrate their health and safety and PR opportunities as well as achievement. priority information and some free perks associated with Foundation Peter Ratcliffe, framework director for events. GCA, said: "Health and safety is our The income that the ‘100 Club’ will number one priority and this generate will offer the Foundation significant achievement has been greater financial security to continue realised by the collective efforts of developing and delivering its everyone who works for GCA.” educational programmes. Dave McCready, United Utilities' health and safety manager, added: "We are delighted with the achievements of the construction team and all of Wind down Friday Steve Allen, Director of VAT Solutions United Utilities' partners who design (UK) Ltd, said: “This more relaxed type and manage these investment An exciting new business social event of event is always the most successful projects. They are really delivering the was launched on the 7th March at the from my experience. When people are goods by not only helping us build Park Royal Hotel, Stretton, with over 30 relaxed that’s when they do the best treatment works fit for the 21st businesses attending. The event was networking without even realising century, but also doing it safely and born from the vision of Natwest they are.” raising money for charity." Business, VAT Solutions (UK) Ltd and We would like to thank everybody the Foundation. who attended the first meeting and The initiative to establish a new we would also like to say a special Warrington business network offering thank you to the Park Royal Hotel for relaxed and informal meetings, was their hospitality and support in the perfect format and led to a very making this event possible. Future successful first event. events will be held bi-monthly.

If you are interested in joining The 100 Club or attending future Networking meetings please call 01925 581229 or email [email protected]. St Patrick’s Day Fund Alfred McAlpine Raiser The Foundation would like to thank all the staff at Alfred McAlpine for their Children from St Basil’s Catholic support during 2007. The Foundation Primary School in Widnes who are does not receive any Government members of the St Patrick's ‘House’ funding so we rely on donations from celebrated the day by organising a companies and individuals to help us 'feast day' with the support of continue delivering our programmes teachers. The youngsters aged 4-11, all to young people around the wearing green representing St Patrick, Northwest. celebrated the day by designing posters to decorate the hall, making Pupils from Belvedere badges to pin on their uniform, and by School taking a service at St Basil’s & All Saints Church. To end the celebrations some The Foundation was delighted when of the children tried their hand at Irish Vanessa Pryce, her colleague and dancing and enjoyed a lunch, which Librarian Linda Redfern and pupils included green jelly! from the sixth form at Belvedere School, Liverpool visited the Peace Centre to present a cheque for £298.00. Pupils in Year 7 had raised Melanie Clarke and Mike Tilley presenting a £168 by selling donated books in their cheque for £680 to CEO Clare White School Library and the sixth formers raised £130.00 by selling Foundation Christmas cards. . . . golf . . . golf . . . golf . . . Vanessa, a teacher at Belvedere, has been a supporter of the Foundation for many years. Teaching Political The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Studies she has encouraged the girls Helen Wood from the Foundation with Shaun Foundation to take an active part in our Pritchard & Caleb Oldfield. programmes, conferences and Charity Golf Tournament fundraising. Sponsored by Fiddlers Ferry I-Com & Clubhouse Golf Direct Donation In support of the Foundation’s Charity Ball, Fiddlers Ferry handed over a donation of £500 to fund Thursday 29 May 2008 raffle prizes. Rawdon Jones, Visitor Portal Golf & Country Club Centre Manager presented the Tarporley, Cheshire cheque to Helen Wood during a Search the web and visit to the site to see how they are £350.00 per team of four Includes lunch, golf, dinner and working with the community and raise money for charity entertainment provided by Actor & educating young people about Comedian Vince Earl energy manufacturing. www.everyclick.com

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