Mitie, the facilities management company, has worked with supply partners to provide free refurbishment to the Two Saints learning centre in Newbury, The Base.
In partnership with Johnstone’s Paint, Rixonway Kitchens and Altro Flooring, Mitie carried out internal redecoration, installed new flooring and built a new kitchen.
The refurbishments helped generate the space needed to create a modern environment, encouraging clients to participate in activities aimed at helping them to return to employment and independent living.
The Base, which is run by Two Saints the charity that supports homeless people across Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Oxford and West Sussex, will be used for a variety of positive activities, including employability workshops, CV writing sessions, mock interviews, literacy and numeracy skills, basic IT skills and other trade essential tests such as the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, which are all directed at encouraging participants back into employment.
In addition, the new kitchen will be used for coffee mornings, resident meetings, cooking groups and special ‘Smart Move’ cooking sessions which is part of their clients’ accredited training programme in partnership with Highbury College, to gain independence and move onto resettlement.
Local Mitie people have gone one step further in supporting this great charity through donating items from home.
The project was celebrated at a ‘Grand Opening’ event on 12 November 2015.
Kenny Robson, Managing Director of Mitie’s Painting business, whose team was instrumental in getting the project off the ground, said:
“At Mitie, we’re totally committed to supporting local communities. It’s been a privilege to work with Two Saints and our supply partners to transform The Base into a modern space that helps facilitate those affected by homelessness.”
Lee Elliot, Regional Manager of Mitie’s Property Management business:
“We have created a modern environment to help inspire clients to build essential skills to move onto independent living. We hope everyone enjoys the new facility and it brings more opportunities and enterprise for Two Saints in the future.”
Dean Higgins, Learning and Enterprise Manager of Two Saints, said:
“It’s an amazing transformation and it simply wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of Mitie and the other businesses involved. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard.”
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For further information, contact:
Helen Greenwood, Investor & Public Relations Manager, Mitie Group plc
T: +44 (0)20 3123 8731 E: helen.greenwood@mitie.com
