Grimsby charities has received a share of £10,000 from North East Lincolnshire Council thanks to a rather unique initiative.
MacMillan Cancer Support and Alzheimer’s Society received £5000 each, raising vital funds to help continue their work in the community.
The money was raised through the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) Metals Recycling Scheme, which has been in operation since 2014.
This works through the collecting of recyclable metals such as replacement implants or joints that can be salvaged following a cremation.
Proceeds from the sale of the metal go into a charity fund, which is donated twice a year. As part of the scheme, Bereavement Services have donated more than £150,000 to local charities and over £22 million has been donated nationally.
All of this is only possible thanks to the families of loved ones who have sadly passed away. Whilst the crematorium facilitate the scheme, they are the ones who give permission for the metal to be collected and donated.
Councillor Henry Hudson, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Net Zero, said: “This is a fantastic achievement by our Bereavement Services Team and I’m so glad we could help local charities.
“To have donated over £150,000 in a decade is something to be proud of and we will endeavour to continue with it, helping as many people in the borough as possible.”
A spokesperson for MacMillan Cancer Support, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to receive this £5,000 donation from the crematorium’s metal recycling scheme. At a time when more people than ever are turning to us for help, this support will make a genuine and immediate difference.
“Just £36 can fund an hour of a Macmillan Nurse’s expert care, and £54 covers a vital interaction on our Support Line or web services – meaning this contribution will help us be there for hundreds of people living with cancer when they need us most.”
She added: “Support like this from the Council is invaluable. It shows real commitment to the local community and allows us to reach people at some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We’re truly thankful for this thoughtful and impactful partnership.”
Emily Johnson, Alzheimer’s Society Regional Fundraiser, said: “We are so grateful that North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) have chosen to support Alzheimer’s Society. Each hour people generously give to fundraise for us, every event they take part in, every pound they donate, they’re making a life-changing difference to people living with dementia.
“Alzheimer’s Society provides vital support to people living with dementia, funds groundbreaking research and campaigns to make dementia the priority it should be. It will take a society to beat dementia.
“There are around a million people living with dementia in the UK including 5,500 across North and North East Lincolnshire. We all have a role to play in ending the devastation dementia causes. We simply can’t reach everyone who needs us without the continued support of our incredible fundraisers like NELC.”
To volunteer with MacMillan, visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/volunteering
To volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Society, visit https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering
Image captions:
Main image: Anne and Sheila from Macmillan Cancer Support with Lisa Logan, Head of Open Spaces; Councillor Henry Hudson, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Net Zero and Damo Feasby, Crematorium Technician
Body image 2: Kerry and Kelly from the Alzheimer’s Society with Lisa Logan, Head of Open Spaces; Councillor Henry Hudson, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Net Zero and Damo Feasby, Crematorium Technician
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