25 Mar Putting the froth on fundraising for young people
- Dave Simpson and the Relate team
A unique new fundraising venture has been launched in Lincoln by the charity Relate to support their counselling work with children and teens, and it’s got off the ground thanks to the support of a local security company.
The Re-latte café bar at 137 High Street Lincoln is now being protected round the clock with a sophisticated intruder alarm system that’s been donated and fitted free of charge by Lincolnshire based GB Security Group, who have also installed other equipment at cost in Relate’s adjoining offices.
Security is a major concern for the charity. As well as protecting against shop theft, they now have a secure electronic door system which is keeping clients safe when they visit the main Relate offices alongside the new café bar.
“We needed the security system for our insurance as well, and without this support we would certainly have struggled to get this new venture off the ground,” explained Becky Wright of Relate.
“Now we’re hoping to give a big boost to our income, which will mean we can respond to more young people who need our support.”
The café bar is also home to a dress agency, offering customers a 50% return on selling their unwanted clothes, as well as a traditional charity shop. But it’s the local produce and cooking that is drawing in customers.
GB Security director Dave Simpson added: “As a family company, with a long standing heritage in our local Lincolnshire community, this was something that really matched our ethos, and we were very happy to be able to help when Relate made the approach.”
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www.relate-lincs.co.uk
www.gbsg.co.uk
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Editor’s Note:
About relate:
For over 40 years relate Lincolnshire has been providing a wide range of counselling services for the people of Lincolnshire. relate nationally, has over 60 years experience of recruitment, training and supervision. Over 150,000 people are seen by relate counsellors each year. As well as the much publicised problems of relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, the counselors also deal with problems such as sexual abuse, domestic violence as well as problems that arise from extended families and step parenting issues. They also offer support to young people who are having difficulties coming to terms with the breakdown of their parents’ relationship or other .
About GB Security Group:
GB Security Group has a 30 year track record in security and fire protection, with customers ranging from multi-site food processing plants, commercial businesses, professional firms and schools through to retailers and housebuilders. Their portfolio delivers a complete range of security products and services, backed up with leading edge technical expertise, including:
- CCTV
- Fire Alarms
- Guarding Services
- Intruder Alarms
- Access Control
- Gates & Barriers
- CCTV Monitoring
- Integrated Systems
GB Security Group also operates its own specialist 24 hour remote monitoring centre. working to the highest achievable accreditation levels with NSI and SIA, and with a proven track record since 1993. All monitoring centre staff are SIA licensed for monitoring both private and public space and the company operates under the Approved Contractors Scheme (ACS), the independently assessed quality standard for suppliers of private security services.
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