Charity Work Change of Heart Campaign All of the money that our customers put into our charity boxes is matched by us and sent to the charity. We're so grateful for all of the donations we've received over the years, but as you know charities require a huge amount of money in order to continue their excellent work. So next time you visit one of our outlets, please donate what you can to help, and be assured that all change you put in our charity boxes is doubled by us!
The Pahar Trust Nepal For a year now, The Head Of Steam Ltd has been raising funds to build a new school in the village of Mayum in mountainous Nepal, through the Pahar Trust Nepal charity. The Central in Gateshead and the Cluny in Ouseburn, Newcastle, have been the main centres of fund-raising and there have been Rock ‘n’ Roll Bike Rides, charity gigs, raffles and all sorts to raise the money. Some of the company’s staff have even walked the West Highland Way in Scotland, raising thousands for the fund.
The company has now completed the fund-raising and, on 4th November, a cheque was presented to Howard Green MBE, the chairman of the charity, at the Cluny. Pictured are (from left to right as viewed) Tony Brookes (Managing Director of The Head Of Steam Ltd), Dave Campbell (Manager of the Central pub), Carolyn Brookes (Director of The Head Of Steam Ltd), Julie Campbell (Dave Campbell’s wife) and Howard Green. “It’s a wonderful job The Head Of Steam Ltd has done, particularly Dave Campbell at the Central and Julian Ive at the Cluny, and their staff, to raise the £15,000 needed to build a new school for Mayum, a village with about seventy children, in a remote part of mountainous east Nepal”, said Howard Green. Howard and his wife, Sue, were over from the Isle of Man to visit relatives on Tyneside and watch Sunderland football club. “We enjoyed watching Sunderland FC yesterday, but we enjoyed receiving this cheque much more!” he said. He went on to say that the work on building the school would begin immediately. Progress reports and photos will be displayed at the Central as the project progresses. Further fund-raising will take place to pay for the furniture for the new school (much of which will be made by the villagers themselves) and for a new computer for the school. “We are in discussion with Gateshead Council to twin a Gateshead school with the new school in Nepal” said Dave Campbell; “there is a significant Nepalese population in Gateshead, which will be really useful to help communication between the two groups of children. Who knows – maybe there will be visits of children between the schools in years to come” he said. For more information, contact Tony Brookes at tony@theheadofsteam.co.uk Past Charity Projects These are some of the more major projects we're proud to have supported over the years: 2011-2012: £15,000 Pahar Trust project in Taplejung, Nepal 2009-2010: £15,000 Wateraid project in Mondoro, Mali 2008: £15,000 Wateraid project in Tienfala, Mali 2007: £15,000 Wateraid project in Vandeikya, Nigeria 2005-2006: £5,000 Wateraid project in Yelekebougou, Mali 2005: £13,000 Wateraid project in Koro, Mali 1999-2000: £13,434 Wateraid project in Khajura Khurda, Nepal 1998: £1,500 Médecins Sans Frontières for the Sudan Emergency Appeal
The majority of the Wateraid projects have been to provide water wells, sanitation, and hygiene training. We are so grateful to all of our customers who have supported and continue to support our charity projects.
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