issue two: may 2009 - Halcrow

Giving generouslySpread a little happinessRepresentatives from Halcrow weredelighted to officially open a new patio atSwindon’s Prospect Hospice on 17 April.Following the refurbishment and extensionof the day hospice last year, it soon becameapparent that a new patio was needed. TheHalcrow Foundation stepped in to the tune ofjust over £8,000, more than enough to fundthe entire project.New patio for Prospect HospiceHalcrow’s group board director, Neil Holt,was there to witness the patio’s officialopening, along with foundation trustees JohnMartin and Andrew Yeoward, and projectsponsor Kerry Hammond.“It’s great to see what a difference theextension to the patio has made. I’m surethat its sheltered setting overlooking thehospice grounds will make it extremelypopular with both residents and day visitors,”said Neil.Fundraising manager at the hospice, SherylCrouch, agreed, adding: “During the summermonths this is a lovely space for our patientsand their families to use. The patio meansthat some activities can even take placeoutside. We are extremely grateful to theHalcrow Foundation for its support.”Find out more at www.prospect-hospice.net(L to r) Neil Holt, the hospice’s Sheryl Crouch,John Martin, Kerry Hammond, the hospice’sMark Smith and Andrew YeowardImpoverished children with special needs in Mozambique havereceived a vital lifeline from the Halcrow Foundation which will helpkeep their school open throughout 2009.The school in Maputo is supported by a registered charity, Cooperativapara a Educação e Reabilitação de Cidadãos Inadaptados (CERCI),and helps educate and rehabilitate 24 children aged from six to 15.The Halcrow Foundation’s £10,000 donation will meet almost half theannual running costs.CERCI’s school provides a lifeline tomany improverished childrenMost of the children attending the CERCI school are from poorfamilies unable to contribute any fees. In 2010, CERCI is planning tomove the school from its rented, temporary premises, to a permanentsite on land donated by the local council.While Halcrow is not currently engaged on any project work inMozambique, old Halcrovian Baghi Baghirathan is closely involvedwith the Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP)-supportedMaputo water and sanitation project serving 150,000 people. SeveralHalcrow engineers have also been involved with the Maputo project,including Rob Clarke and Richard Shackleton. Richard, a waterengineer, currently on a six month assignment in Maputo, has offeredto support and monitor the school programme.Established by a group of parents seven years ago, CERCI, togetherwith interested professionals, aims to provide education andrehabilitation facilities for children with special needs. It also aims tofoster social integration where the disabled have traditionally beenexcluded and marginalised.38Vox | issue two