Paddock Stile Manor Raises £341 for Connor Brown Trust

Strategic Insights -

Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home has been working tirelessly to support the Connor Brown Trust, founded by Simon and Tania Brown after their son's tragic death due to a knife attack in 2019. The home, part of the Orchard Care Homes group, has been raising awareness and funds for the trust through various events. The recent fundraising event, organized by Activities Coordinator Adele, was a significant success, collecting £341 for the trust.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Connor Brown Trust focuses on educating young people about the dangers of knife crime and providing crucial first aid equipment, such as bleed kits, designed to treat severe blood-loss injuries.
  • The £341 raised by Paddock Stile Manor could fund three smaller bleed kits or help replace essential supplies within the kits, ensuring they remain effective in emergencies.
  • Simon Brown, the founder of the trust, emphasized that the kits are designed for any catastrophic bleed, not just those resulting from knife crime, and can potentially save lives.
  • The event was attended by members of the local community, including local nurses, supermarket colleagues, and other key figures from Houghton-le-Spring, which highlighted the importance of community involvement in tackling knife crime.
  • The commitment by Home Manager Julie and Deputy Manager Mel to purchasing a bleed kit for the home and organizing fundraising events for the charity at least twice a year demonstrates the impact of Simon's presentation on the staff and their dedication to the cause.
  • The generosity shown by Paddock Stile Manor, along with Simon's powerful presentation, ensures that Connor's legacy will continue to save lives and raise awareness about the devastating effects of knife crime.

Statistics:

  • £341 was raised by Paddock Stile Manor for the Connor Brown Trust.
  • The money could fund three smaller bleed kits or help replace essential supplies within the kits.
  • 23 care homes are under the Orchard Care Homes group, which operates in the Midlands and the North of England.
  • Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home provides residential dementia care and short-term respite care.
  • The home has achieved a 'good' rating with the Care Quality Commission.

Sources:

  • The Connor Brown Trust ()
  • Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home
  • Orchard Care Homes group
  • Care Quality Commission
  • Stars of Social Care Awards