In December last year the Richmond Group got involved with Julia’s House for the first time donating a gift for a charity auction held in Swanage. Since then visits to the hospice for staff within the company have created a genuine concern for the local children and parents helped by Julia’s House. Wishing to do anything possible to contribute to this great cause has motivated many of us to think and actively pursue as many fund raising activities as possible to raise money for the hospice. An ongoing arrangement was made for every employee wishing to take part to donate £1 for every weeks wages. This has been enthusiastically received with 81% of all staff buying into this scheme. With mufti days and an approaching Easter event on Good Friday there is definitely more to come from the Richmond Group! We are proud to sponsor Julia’s House and wish to contribute as much as possible to maintain the outstanding standard of care for the local community.
- Andrew Matthews, IT Development
When I went to Julia’s House I found it really emotional. I feel that it is a really really good idea for the children and the parents because the parents get to do the little things that we all take for granted i.e. like getting their haircut. Its great that the children like them-selves, and get to relax and play with toys that they may not be able to if there was no Julia’s House. I also like the thought of a memorial room where the children go when they pass away so the parents and the family can send a small period of time with them.
- Charlene – Yellow Team
My trip to Julia's House was a real eye-opener. You don't realise until you go and look round at what a difference just one pound can make. Even though there weren't any children about when the tour was taking place, you still get quite emotional. I would recommend anyone who gets a chance to go and have a look around. Before I went it was just a pound I was giving to charity, however, now I know that it's actually going towards a really good cause.
- Shane, FLM Processing
Julia’s house is there to look after children that are terminally ill to give their families a break. I went to visit Julia’s and it really does bring a tear to your eye and really makes you think that every penny that you put towards Julia’s house does count. They rely on people’s donations to keep the house going, as they are not government supported. Parents of these children have to be 24 hours a day 7 days a week Julia’s house gives them a break knowing that there child will be in safe hands in a nice environment.
- Hannah, Debtline
Julia's House is an amazing charity that helps children with life threatening or life limiting illnesses to live out their lives to the best they can. The workers there help the children to experience things they may have never been able to. They also take some of the pressure off their parents, even if only letting them do their weekly shopping. Unfortunately, they don't receive any government funding, and therefore rely on people like us to offer them the support they need. My visit to Julia's House was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone. The staff there are so grateful for what we're doing for them and visiting that house just proves that by giving a mere £1 a week can make so much difference.
- Chandelle, Customer Services
I attended Julia’s House last Friday and was moved by the experience. The service they provide and the efforts made by the staff are exceptional. This is truly a worthwhile cause. They have some fantastic ideas in the pipeline, and rely heavily on our small contributions, as they receive no government funding. Visiting Julia’s House really opened my eyes to how much we take small day-to-day activities for granted. Parents of the children who visit Julia’s House use the hospice facilities just to allow them to simply do the shopping or ironing, things that we would consider a chore, to the parents, this is a break from the strenuous task of caring for their children.
- Dan G, Blue Team
As you know, a few of us went to Julia's House last week, so I just wanted to share the experience. It's sad and heart breaking to think of sick kids, but Julia's House is an amazing place for them to enjoy themselves with the little time they have left. They have special rooms to suit all sorts of illnesses; the staff were so warm and friendly, and you get a family feel from them, rather than just "carers". It really helped being at the house and seeing where the money really goes. It truly is an amazing, loving place and the trip brought this all home. We as a company should do as much as possible to help a great cause.
- Gemma, DebtLine |
