Over £700 has been raised at local charity Skipton Step Into Action’s fundraising Afternoon Tea, sponsored by local live-in and home care provider Promedica24. Skipton Step Into Action, with whom Promedica24 has now signed a year-long sponsorship agreement, provides vital support to vulnerable individuals and families across Skipton and the surrounding areas.
This latest fundraising activity was the charity’s ‘Step Into Summer Tea Party’. The event had a turnout of 106 people and guests enjoyed afternoon tea, freshly made sandwiches, and a selection of cakes. Attendees were also entertained with live music from the Skipton Choir, and had the chance to try their luck at bingo and a raffle.
Local businessman and Regional Partner at Promedica24 Gary Derbyshire also volunteered at, and supported, the event. The money raised will be used to help support Skipton Step Into Action in their mission to tackle loneliness and strengthen community connections by offering practical help to local people such as shopping, prescription collection, and companionship.
Promedica24, which provides flexible hourly and 24/7 live-in care services to allow people to maintain their independence in their homes, regularly supports local initiatives in the areas where it operates. Promedica24 is also a sponsor of Kendal-based charity Wheels for All, which enables disabled children and adults to take part in cycling activities, and Harrogate-based charity Supporting Older People (SOP). Promedica24 sponsored SOP’s Summer Ball last year, which raised over £14,000 to support the organisation in its mission of alleviating loneliness often experienced by older people living on their own.
Gary Derbyshire, Regional Partner at Promedica24 Lancashire, North Yorkshire & South Cumbria, said:
“As live-in and home care providers, we know that everyone can struggle with loneliness sometimes. This is why initiatives like Skipton Step Into Action, which bring local people together and provide support for vulnerable individuals, are essential for the wellbeing of our community.
“At Promedica24, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve, and this partnership is a natural extension of our commitment to supporting people to live independently, with dignity and companionship. I want to thank everyone who attended the summer tea party – it was a real pleasure to volunteer, and I am looking forward to the next event already!”
Sarah Wilson, a spokesperson for Skipton Step Into Summer, said:
“The summer tea party was a wonderful success, with participants and volunteers all coming together to make it special. The sponsorship from Promedica24 has been invaluable, and it’s thanks to partnerships like this that we can continue supporting those in need across the local community.”
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Notes to Editor:
- For further information, contact Harriet Goldman-Thompson by mobile on 07950 230 151 or via email [email protected]
- Promedica24 is Europe’s largest provider of live-in care services, with over 20 years of experience supporting people to live independently and safely at home. The Promedica24 franchise network offers local communities across the UK a personalised and affordable alternative to moving into a care home, supporting those who seek more independence to people requiring more advanced care. Today, Promedica24 enables over 34,000 people in Europe and the UK to live safely and well in the comfort of their own homes.
- For more information on Promedica24, visit: https://promedica24homecare.co.uk/
- Skipton Step Into Action is a registered charity with a mission to combat loneliness and support vulnerable adults across Skipton and South Craven. Run almost entirely by volunteers, it offers befriending in-person and via calls, volunteer-led transport, and a Wellbeing Hub & Café. The charity also organises community projects – such as arts workshops, group walks, and mindfulness sessions – that foster connection, independence, and well‑being.
- For more information on Skipton Step Into Action, visit: https://ssia.org.uk/
