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CBRE advises on acquisition of Cornwall Care

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09/11/2022

CBRE advises on acquisition of Cornwall Care

Sanctuary strengthens portfolio with acquisition of Cornwall’s largest care provider

CBRE’s Operational Real Estate team has acted as advisers to Sanctuary, the leading not-for-profit housing and care provider, on their acquisition of Cornwall Care. The strategic deal, in partnership with Cornwall Council, ensures the continuity of high-quality care for residents and clients, as well as providing investment in their homes and services.

Cornwall Care is the county’s largest older person’s care provider and a not-for-profit organisation which owns and manages 13 residential, nursing and dementia care homes, as well as supporting people to live independently in their own homes.

As part of the acquisition, Sanctuary and Cornwall Council have agreed a long-term Strategic Partnership to allow both organisations to work closely together to provide high-quality care and support to elderly and vulnerable residents in the county, which will safeguard future care provision.

Sanctuary has been a registered provider and significant developer in Cornwall for more than 40 years and manages over 2,000 homes, providing affordable and shared ownership, key worker and student accommodation.

With this latest acquisition under the Sanctuary Care brand, the company now manages 111 care homes across England and Scotland, providing care for more than 5,500 residents.

The deal brings investment from Sanctuary which will include technology and innovation, as well as wider employment opportunities for Cornwall Care staff, including greater learning, support and personal development prospects.

Shaun Skidmore, Senior Director at CBRE Manchester said: “CBRE provided Sanctuary with acquisition advice across the portfolio of residential, nursing and dementia homes along with homes for independent living and potential sites for future development. The Sanctuary team is passionate about developing and delivering the highest quality care under its Sanctuary Care brand and have been a delight to work with. We have worked together as true partners, and we are proud to have been entrusted with this strategic advisory role.”

Craig Moule, Group Chief Executive, Sanctuary commented: “We are very pleased to complete this acquisition and warmly welcome Cornwall Care’s residents, clients and team members to Sanctuary. We are absolutely committed to providing the highest standards of care and to enrich the lives of every single resident in the care homes we are acquiring.

“Our new strategic partnership has been forged to enable us to serve even more people in Cornwall, strengthening our links and continuing our work with Cornwall Council to ensure people in the county get top class care and support when they most need it.”

Andy Virr, Cornwall Council’s cabinet member for adults and public health said: “I am pleased that the transfer of the freehold of the Cornwall Care home sites has now been successfully completed. Our key aspiration throughout this process has been to further secure Cornwall’s care market, ensuring people are able to stay in their homes, as well as allowing more investment and improvement at these sites. We look forward to the development of these plans.”

Sally Taylor, Cornwall Care’s Chair said:

“This is very good news for Cornwall. Sanctuary has the expertise, resources and care sector knowledge to make this an excellent and very effective, long term strategic partnership. Delivering high quality care has always been our charity’s aim and that will continue as we work alongside a not-for-profit organisation that shares the same goal and has an impressive track record in the care sector.”

Collctiv Joins Techstars Accelerator Programme in NYC

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Collctiv Joins Techstars Accelerator Programme in NYC

Collctiv, the group payments app, today announced its selection to participate in the prestigious Techstars programme in New York City.

Collctiv, a Techstars portfolio company, is the only British startup chosen to take part in the 13-week accelerator programme starting today. The announcement comes just one week since its launch in the U.S. to a long wait list.

With more than $22 million in processed transactions and 440K customers, the in-demand group payments app is going from strength to strength. The first of its kind, Collctiv is an invaluable tool for organisers within groups of friends, families, businesses, charities, and communities, to pool money in an easy and secure way.

Cofounders Amy Whitell (CEO) and Pete Casson (CTO) will join Techstars Accelerator Programme, alongside 13 other startups, which contributes to a worldwide network helping entrepreneurs and their enterprises succeed. It operates accelerator programs in 40 cities in 15 countries, built and run by entrepreneurs themselves, helping founders to understand the complexities of putting ideas into action and scaling businesses.

Collctiv cofounder and CEO, Amy Whitell, said: “We are incredibly excited and feel very lucky to have been selected to take part in the prestigious Techstars accelerator program in New York. We will join 13 other startups in an intense 13 week course, learning the skills to build a successful, scaleable startup.

“We’ve only just launched in the U.S. and so being able to immerse ourselves in the startup community here, learning from the best entrepreneurs and being able to present our business to some of the biggest names in VC funding, is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity and further confirms our commitment to growing our business and being able to make an impact, helping to change the lives of all the organisers of the world.”

To find out more information about the Techstars Accelerator Programme visit techstars.com. For more information about Collctiv visit collctiv.com.

Manleys achieves significant victory against social media giant

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Manleys achieves significant victory against social media giant

Chester-based law firm Manleys highlighted the complex world of social media defamation after a major client victory this week. After allegations of libel and data protection breaches on one of the biggest social media platforms, the solicitors bagged an out-of-court settlement for its client.

The claimant had complained to the platform operator about a statement that had been posted on it, but the operator failed to reply. Due to legal reasons, the parties cannot be named but the poster remained anonymous throughout the case.

Jessica Turner, a Solicitor at Manleys said: “This matter has highlighted how operators of websites – including social media in England and Wales – are still liable for defamatory statements posted on their platforms by third parties, even when it is not possible for the complainant to identify the original poster of the content.”

Additionally, those filing defamation claims against website operators should ensure that their notice of complaint complies with the 2013 Defamation Act’s requirements.

Jessica added: “Defamation can be a complicated area of law, and it is understandable that the general public might not know about their right to complain about online content, how to complain, who to or even what their complaint must contain!”

“It’s no shock that some social media platforms do little to help their users report defamatory material, which if allowed to remain unchecked and online, can have a catastrophic impact on the reputations and lives of those affected.”

“When establishing a claim, it doesn’t matter whether a defendant has launched a deliberate attack on your reputation, is mocking you or has shared another defamatory post.”

“Even with Elon Musk’s $44 million Twitter takeover, stemming from an original plea to restore free speech, it’s unlikely that those libelled on some forms of social media will find it any easier to report defamation.”

If a social media post is read and severe reputational damage has been suffered, then someone could pursue a claim for online libel. Generally, the more followers the offender has, the greater the risk of reputational damage.

Defamation specialists Jessica and her colleagues at Manleys are ready for new cases and can assist anyone who believes they have been defamed on social media.

For more information, contact Manleys info@manleys.law or 01244 230000

Salford-based Strange Times Brewing Co. launches £40k crowdfund for expansion

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Salford-based Strange Times Brewing Co. launches £40k crowdfund for expansion

Independent brewery Strange Times Brewing Co. has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help raise £40K for an on-site canning machine that will allow the brand to distribute its products nationwide. Enabling the brewery to start small-packaging its beers will mean it can launch an online shop and sell directly to the public while keeping its prices at a competitive rate.

Strange Times Brewing Co. was launched in Salford, Greater Manchester at the start of 2021. Founder Alex Lord and Head Brewer Lauren Guy have a combined 25 years of industry experience between them, and have built up a loyal following of craft beer fans in the past two years which enabled them to hire Assistant Brewer Aaron Barton-Wells. Like many businesses, Strange Times Brewing Co.’s growth expectations were somewhat impacted by the pandemic, however, the business has continued to thrive. The brewery offers a range of classic and varied core beers, all of which are vegan.

Now, this crowdfund presents the opportunity for them to further expand into the national market. Alex and Lauren have known from the start that they wanted to can their beers and have put huge amounts of work into the creative side of the business to ensure their products will stand out on the shelf.

The £40K crowdfund is a reward-based campaign that will see supporters receive different benefits based on the amount they donate:

£12 – TWO BEER CHEER – Two cans of Strange Times (ST) beer (Two different beers).
£30 – COUPLE GOALS – Four cans of ST beer + two branded glasses (Four different beers).
£40 – DEALERS CHOICE – Eight cans of ST beer (Two of each beer) OR six cans of the Name A Beer competition winning beer.
£55 – TWELVE/TEES – Four cans of ST beer, two branded glasses and a ST T-Shirt OR 12 cans of ST beer (three of each beer).
£70 – HOODIE BUNDLE OR BEER – Four cans of ST beer, two branded glasses and a ST Hoodie OR 20 cans of ST beer.
£80 – SUPER BUNDLE – Four cans of ST beer, two branded glasses, a T-Shirt and a Hoodie OR 24 cans of ST beer.
£100 – MAKE IT YOURSELF – A ST beer cocktail-making experience at Bee Orchid bar in Salford Quays for four people (three cocktails each) OR 34 cans of ST beer.
£250 – STRAIGHT TO YOUR FACE – 12 cans of ST beer a month for six months delivered to your door OR 24 cans of ST beer a month for three months delivered straight to your door.
£500 – THERE’S A FRIDGE – An exclusive, one-of-a-kind, only one-in-existence offer! A ST branded beer fridge + 60 ST cans of beer.
£750 – THE YEAR OF BEER – 24 cans of ST beer every month for 12 months delivered to your door.

If the crowdfund surpasses its target, these funds will go towards the creation of local job opportunities within the business to further widen Strange Times Brewing Co.’s customer base. The brewery’s future goals include opening a small onsite shop to sell beer and merchandise to the public face-to-face, and to contribute to the local community by organising more events and tours at its brewery site in Salford.

Strange Times Brewing Co. Founder Alex Lord said:

“We’re excited to be launching this crowdfund not just to raise the money for our on-site canning machine, but also to help spread the word about what we do at Strange Times Brewing Co. We launched at the start of 2021 and couldn’t have expected how quickly we’d build such a strong following and we’d love to see more supporters enjoying our beers. This crowdfund will help us sell Strange Times Brewing Co. beers nationwide which is a vital next step for the growth of our business.”

Strange Times Brewing Co. celebrates creativity from its range of recipes to its imagery. The packaging has been designed by artist Mina Mond and is inspired by tarot cards, the meanings of which tie into the stories of each of its five signature brews, and specialty recipes that will be launched throughout the year.

For more information about Strange Times Brewing Co.’s campaign, visit their website.

Made.com falls into administration

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Brexit and just in time business model contributed to demise
Cost of living crisis also major impact

Made.com has announced today that it has gone into administration. The brand and website have been snapped up by Next but that will not save the jobs of the 500 current employees. Here Dr Gordon Fletcher, retail expert from the University of Salford Business School looks at what went wrong and what might happen next.

Dr Fletcher said: “The story of Made.com is brief. Commencing in 2010 its aspiration was to become the online IKEA. Finding particular favour with millennials and Gen-Z entering the world of work with newfound disposal incomes.

“Made.com represented a particular preference for a retro-aesthetic that worked for these consumers who did not want to invest in mid-century antiques and were working with the confined space of rented flats.

“The brand really took off during the pandemic as more households shifted to flexible and home working.

“Currently the explanation for Made.com’s demise is the downturn after the pandemic. There is certainly evidence that many online brands are needing to urgently realign in the wake of the pandemic – and evidence that the wholesale move to online retail was only a temporary experience. However, with behind-the-scenes observations that the company was a “car crash” points to a wider set of issues.

“Using a just-in-time production model and working with over 200 suppliers in the supply chain brings many challenges for even the largest organisations. Even last year, with increased demand the company was warning that Brexit was making its supply chain more fragile. One of the major responses at this time was to increase its warehousing footprint and as a result its operating costs. Then the cost-of-living crisis has emerged in the wake of the pandemic. Millennials and Gen-Z consumers, like so many others, are tightening their belts too. For those that still have disposal incomes they are thinking about new post-pandemic experiences and travelling rather than feathering their rented nests.

“Whether customers will receive refunds is still up in the air. Other assets will be sold off by the administrators, but this will not be a last-minute rescue by Frasers Group – breaking a pattern that has become an almost expected outcome with recent retail failures.”

Cheshire & Warrington Manufacturing Masterclass arrives in Alderley Park

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09/11/2022

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Cheshire & Warrington Manufacturing Masterclass arrives in Alderley Park

Now in its second year, the Cheshire and Warrington 4.0 (CW4.0) Manufacturing Masterclass roadshow arrives at MedTech hub Alderley Park this November.

On the 23rd of November, the CW4.0 Manufacturing Masterclass will hear from multiple industry leaders, experts and local businesses on how they are utilising emerging and deep technology to help overcome typical and bespoke company barriers, support innovation and improve efficiencies and productivity.

CW4.0 supports manufacturing SMEs, across a broad spectrum of sectors including MedTech, in learning more about these technologies whilst offering them the opportunity to speak to its friendly team of experts. Attendees will be able to explore a range of state-of-the-art innovations in person to show the impact and value it can deliver.

CW4.0 will visually illustrate the benefits that deep technology can bring. The Manufacturing Masterclass will include a number of demonstrations from lead partner, the Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC), including Machine Learning, Condition Monitoring, Virtual Reality, a Robotic Arm, metahumans, amongst many others. This will showcase the growing need and accessibility of the latest technological innovations as well as the impact and value it can deliver to enable more efficient and productive workflows.

The day itself will feature presentations from Director of Business Innovation at Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub Andy Devaney and Craig Beck of the VEC, as well as a host of SMEs including Karen Green (Klarity 4.0 HR), David Lowe (Autac Products Ltd) and Stuart Millward (Coinbite Limited).

Craig Beck, CW4.0 Engagement Lead at the Virtual Engineering Centre, said: “Emerging and deep technologies have the capabilities to unlock the potential of our region, and the SMEs within it. Harnessing the power of Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, and Metahumans, to name a few, is what will elevate the North West’s manufacturing presence on to the world’s stage.

“CW4.0 is all about facilitating events, partnerships, collaborations, research and development to make these technologies accessible for manufacturing SMEs. We are excited to welcome prospective partners to Alderley Park on the 23rd of November, as we look forward to a day of exploring the potential of today’s advanced technology.”

CW4.0 is being delivered by a consortium of North West organisations with decades of experience in helping businesses through their digital transformation. It is led by the University of Liverpool’s Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC), in partnership with the Science and Technology Facilities Council, Liverpool John Moore’s University, and the Northern Automotive Alliance. The initiative is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

SME manufacturers wanting to attend Alderley Park on November 23^rd can find more information by visiting Eventbrite or contacting Craig Beck at craig.beck@liverpool.ac.uk.

SME manufacturers can get involved with CW4.0 by visiting https://candw4.uk/ or contacting the team on 01925 864 854 or info@candw4.uk.

The Growth Company launches Aspire in Partnership to turbocharge diversity in recruitment

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The Growth Company launches Aspire in Partnership to turbocharge diversity in recruitment

The new service will help businesses find more skilled and experienced people, including a greater proportion of those from diverse backgrounds, boosting business performance and the local economy.

A new service designed to help businesses attract more talent from a diverse range of backgrounds was launched today by award-winning social enterprise, The Growth Company, responding to severe lack of representation across all levels of the workforce and the gender pay gap.

The ONS’ 2022 Gender Pay Gap dataset indicates a difference of 11.3 per cent in the mean gender pay gap between men and women. The 2021 Annual Population Survey found that 78% of White people were in employment, compared with 66% of people from all other ethnic groups combined

Aspire in Partnership will promote vacancies to wider and more diverse pools of talent, utilising GC Employment’s existing client base to give businesses a greater chance of finding the ideal candidate. The service will adjust assessment and recruitment processes and attitudes to hiring to give businesses more options when it comes to finding the right person.

This will extend to people with disabilities and health conditions, people who have been out of work for a while and people from underrepresented groups. In 2021, the Labour Force and Annual Population surveys which are produced by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the percentage of people with disabilities in employment was 28.4 percentage points lower than people without.

Workers with disabilities tend to move out of work at nearly twice the rate of non-disabled workers. Workless disabled people move into work at nearly one-third of the rate of workless non-disabled people.

In addition to its competitive recruitment service, the scheme will engage with a wide talent pool to help businesses to access the right candidates.

A total of 40% of individuals in its candidate pool are from ethnic minority backgrounds, over a fifth are aged 50+ and are knowledgeable, skilled and experienced.

Adrian Bird, head of employer engagement at The Growth Company, says: “Common recruitment challenges today centre around a very tight labour market. Many vacancies are going unfilled as they are not attracting candidates. Aspire in Partnership works with an employer to help them understand how to attract a wide pool of diverse candidates who are eager and ready to work.

“We help businesses in Greater Manchester, Merseyside and South Yorkshire to address their recruitment challenges by engaging with a wide range of community groups in addition to our large pool of job seekers. We take the time to ensure the employer understands how to promote vacancies, the language to use in doing so and the assessment processes that lead to positive results.”

The Growth Company has worked with the University of Manchester to break down the barriers that prevent candidates from a variety of different backgrounds from finding work. This partnership has proved that putting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of recruitment really works, as we have supported more than 4,000 local residents into roles at the university over the last 10 years.

Dr Julian Skyrme, Director of Social Responsibility at The University of Manchester, says: “We believe that by combatting these barriers to entry for candidates of all backgrounds, we can help improve the quality of applications and preparedness for work from local candidates, which supports individuals, families and businesses to thrive.

“While progress is being made in supporting more inclusive recruitment across our region there’s still plenty more to be done – and services such as Aspire in Partnership are making a real difference for employers across all sectors of our economy.”

Candidates will be reviewed before they are submitted, helping businesses to be confident that candidates selected for interview are prepared and ready for work. The Growth Company can also pre-train candidates in key skills ahead of their start date, allowing them to hit the ground running and saving time in induction.

The new service will help to deliver a more productive workforce and opportunities for all.

Companies working with Aspire in Partnership will be supported to diversify their workforce, and to demonstrate a genuine commitment to social value

Bird adds: “Studies show diverse organisations to be more innovative and better able to communicate with diverse audiences. Products and services developed from a range of viewpoints have broad appeal, which leads to increased sales for the business.

Most recruitment services are passive in their approach to inclusivity and miss out on wider pools of talent as a result. By a taking proactive, intentional approach, Aspire in Partnership is able to attract more appropriate candidates which gives employers better choice to get the right person for the job.”

Businesses working with Aspire in Partnership have the chance to improve their reputation as a good employer by mirroring the make-up of their local community and deliver social value by showing a commitment to creating a workforce where everyone can be their authentic selves.

To find out how Aspire in Partnership can help your business to address recruitment challenges and diversify its workforce, email AiPEnquiries@gcemployment.uk or call 0161 245 4946.

For more information about the Growth Company, you can visit https://www.growthco.uk/

SYMPLE ON A HIGH WITH LOFTI DEAL

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Proptech company Symple has taken another leap forward with an agreement to offer its certification services to thousands of tenants, landlords and homeowners using the international property management platform Lofti.

The deal sees Symple become a preferred supplier to Lofti users. The agreement follows a similar arrangement announced in the summer with Sykes Holiday Cottages, which has registered Symple as a preferred partner providing exclusive discounts and rates to its property owners.

Symple, which has its headquarters in Swinton, Greater Manchester, and an office in London, manages the property certificates which landlords, estate and letting agents and homeowners are required to have by law.

Its range of services currently covers gas safety, energy performance and electrical installation condition reports alongside PAT testing and boiler servicing.

Symple manages the entire renewal process for certifications, including sending reminders that they are due, managing bookings for inspections and arranging with key holders for accredited and strictly-vetted service providers to carry them out.

Registration is free for landlords and for service providers. Users can check the progress of each job and are then charged for each completed inspection.

Launched last year by Simon Dresdner, Symple now employs a team of 15 and has grown its portfolio to nearly 10,000 properties and its network of service providers to more than 1,100.

London-based Lofti was founded in December 2020 by chief executive Andreas Gkerazis. Currently more than 2,500 properties are managed through its SaaS (Software as a Service) solution.

Lofti has an office in China and is establishing a presence in Dubai, with further international expansion planned for the next 12 months, including in the Middle East and Cyprus.

In June 2021, Lofti raised $1.5m in a seed funding round from WoodJC, a Taiwanese family office fund, for expansion in UK and to make senior hires.

Lofti is building a community-driven platform that enables collaboration between service providers, contractors, property owners, homebuilders and tenants to improve and maintain their properties, building a suite of solutions to do this.

The platform saves its users time by looking after a range of administrative tasks, from the pre-tenancy stage to repairs and maintenance management. Requests are raised by tenants through the Lofti app, the property manager is notified and either solves the problem or assigns a contractor.

Andreas said: “Our partnership with Symple emanates from our mutual goal of making property management accessible and easy for landlords and property managers.

“With both solutions being available online and on-the-go, users of the Lofti platform can benefit from a trusted certificates partner helping to keep their property compliance up-to-date in an affordable and accessible digital environment.

“Both founders are from a property background and understand the importance of compliance, so by using technology and working together, it’s another way for our users to keep on top of the certificates they need.”

Simon Dresdner said: “Lofti is a tremendous and very welcome addition to our expanding roster of partners.

“We are excited to be working with Lofti and hope that our platform will be of great benefit to its users. It’s great when like-minded businesses get the chance to work together, and this collaboration is a perfect example of that happening.”

Embryo Wins Deal with Global Sustainable Swimwear Brand Kōraru

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International swimwear brand, Kōraru has appointed award-winning digital agency Embryo to grow their business and revenue through creative paid social media campaigns.

Founder and CEO of Kōraru, Oana Ponomarenco Romaneiro, advised that she picked Embryo because they were the first company she felt truly understood the challenges of running campaigns for an international clothing brand.

Oana Romaneiro said: ‘In our search for an advertising partner, one recurring frustration was that we found no one truly understood us as a new brand and, therefore, our journey in creating a community around our brand values. Everyone talked about A/B testing and ROAS, but there is so much more than that when trying to introduce yourself to the world and help people discover your brand. Embryo was the first company to truly understand our challenges and align with us in what we want to achieve.

The successful swimwear brand is counting on Embryo’s paid social team support in terms of strategy and data analysis, along with tips on best practices for the business to engage with new customers and hit their goals next year.’

Oana continued sharing that with Embryo’s support Kōraru are able to focus more on their eco-friendly messaging and encouraging people to make better fashion choices.

‘We liked that Embryo supports us not just from an advertising perspective but also in our brand-building journey and communicating our brand values and story to the world. They are intentional in giving us ideas of relevant content we can create and adding more value to our customers by way of that content, but also helping us position ourselves in a way that is unique to us as a brand instead of just following trends.

We are looking forward to seeing our community grow to be able to help consumers make better decisions by sharing important information on sustainable practices in the fashion industry. And we hope to get as many people out there to discover our story and the value of Kōraru through our social media.’

Head of Paid Media at Embryo, Harriet Tuite, said: ‘It’s great to work with a brand that has such a focus on sustainability, like Kōraru.It makes such a difference to be promoting a positive message through social media and we’re all excited as a team to develop their campaigns and see Kōraru grow from strength to strength.’

Dedicated Oldham fundraiser, Frank Rothwell, wins Alzheimer’s Research UK award

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Dedicated Oldham fundraiser, Frank Rothwell, wins Alzheimer’s Research UK award

Oldham Athletic Chairman, Frank Rothwell, has won an award for his commitment to supporting life-changing dementia research.

The 72-year-old grandfather won an Outstanding Commitment award in Alzheimer’s Research UK’s inaugural supporter awards.

Dubbed ‘the world’s toughest row’, the then 70-year-old completed the 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean, solo. Frank completed the challenge in just 56 days, picking up a Guinness World Record for ‘Oldest person to row across the Atlantic’ and raising over £1.1 million for groundbreaking dementia research.

Frank’s decision to support Alzheimer’s Research UK came after witnessing the devastating impact of dementia in his own family. While at sea, Frank received heartbreaking news that sadly his brother-in-law, Roger, had passed away with Alzheimer’s at the age of 62. This news spurred Frank on to complete the challenge and get back to his loving family, capturing the hearts of the nation during a difficult period for many.

Frank said: “Since completing the row, I’ve had the most wonderful response from people across the country and in my hometown of Oldham. I’d like to thank Alzheimer’s Research UK for recognising my efforts with this award, Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation for their generous match-funding, and everyone who supported my challenge in any way.”

Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Supporter Awards shine a spotlight on some of the charity’s most dedicated fundraisers and volunteers, who play a vital role in helping to bring an end to the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

The awards were hosted on the charity’s website to ensure as many people as possible were able to celebrate the nominees and winners.

Supporters were nominated in eight categories that display the variety of ways they get involved, with the awards judging panel selecting a winner in each.

A ninth category recognised six exceptional individuals who have displayed outstanding commitment to the charity over a number of years.

Hilary Evans, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “It has been a great privilege to celebrate the incredible lengths our supporters go to in order to raise awareness and vital funds for dementia research. Without our supporters we would not be able to make the progress we are making in dementia research.

“There are nearly 1 million people in the UK living with dementia. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are one of society’s biggest medical challenges, but with research they can be overcome.

“We are so grateful to Frank and all of our incredible supporters for everything they are doing to help us make research breakthroughs that will keep people connected to their families, their worlds and themselves for longer.”

To find out more about Alzheimer’s Research UK’s Supporter Awards and to view all the winners go to https://alzres.uk/awards

For further information about Alzheimer’s Research UK, or to find out more about fundraising and volunteering for the charity, call 0300 111 5555 or visit www.alzheimersresearchuk.org

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