Our sponsors - Funders
WELCOMING “JAMES”
Helping us to make a difference!
Local company IMPEX Management Foundation has donated £10,000 towards the
purchase of another minibus to add to the fleet of accessible minibuses for
Brentwood Community Transport (BCT) - a local charity that helps 100s of
Brentwood residents per week with the aim to reduce social isolation and
assist with independent living by providing essential accessible community
transport services.
The service user survey in December 2014 confirmed the high quality of
services provided and how essential this service is to their quality of
life. As results showed, 80% of BCT service users were aged over 66, while
76% of them have a disability. The service scored 100% in quality and
standards and how the transport gives them a little independence.
"With the help and support received from IMPEX Management Foundation, BCT
will be able to expand its services to the vulnerable residents of
Brentwood, helping us to make a real difference to the quality of their
lives. It is fantastic to get local support from a local business investing
in the local community!" said Tina Tickner, Chief Executive Officer of BCT.
To say thank you, we have named the bus “James” in recognition of ‘James
Lofthouse’ – the pharmacist who developed the menthol and eucalyptus liquid
for Fisherman’s Friends in 1865. IMPEX Management Foundation has strong
business links with the import and export of Fisherman’s Friends”- added Ms
Tickner.
