Arras & George House Trust

Arras People, a national project management recruitment agency based in Heywood, made a £500 donation to George House Trust, an HIV Voluntary Organisation, Manchester. The ceremony was marked with a cheque presentation and photos Wednesday afternoon.

After conducting a series of Project Management Careers Clinics for nearly a year, the total sum of the donations made for each clinic have been rounded up by Arras to present four different charities based around the Greater Manchester area.

The four registered charities selected to receive donations this year include: George House Trust; Derian House Children’s Hospice, Chorley; The Youth Charter, an extracurricular activities provider for Children, Salford Quays, Manchester; and Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Edenfield, Ramsbottom.

Donations made by Arras People will total £2,000, a large grant based on the popularity of Arras People’s commitment to providing prospective project management candidates with quality career consultation and advice. Arras People’s managing director, John Thorpe, and consultants Mick Hides, Lindsay Scott, Nicola Thorp and Gary Holmes, provide career advice and assistance for people on their CV and share their opinions and tips in areas such as qualifications, training, current job markets in project management. Fees for the sessions were donated to the charity of the candidate’s choice.

George House Trust’s press release on Arras People Donation is available here.

Said John Thorpe, a director of Arras People: ‘It is great to have a dedicated team who are willing to make time to share their experience and at the same time generate money that goes towards helping others in our local community.’

Consultant Nicola Thorp and Arras People PR Co-ordinator Dan Strayer were given a thorough tour of the George House Trust (GHT) facilities Wednesday under the direction of GHT Chairman Jim Vann and Fundraising and Events Coordinator Sue Fletcher. Vann and Fletcher presented Nicola and Dan with a Certificate of Appreciation to commemorate the contribution, which would go toward one of several ongoing campaigns GHT is undergoing. Currently, George House Trust offers a variety of group and one-to-one services for those coping with the realities of life with HIV, while also raising awareness and educating the North West with strong campaigns.

The Arras representatives came away from the visit pleased with GHT’s efforts.

Said Nicola: ‘I feel pleased to be donating to a worthwhile charity which is tackling an issue that often gets overlooked. I didn’t realise they did as much as they do, and I think most people wouldn’t be aware, like the support services provided by GHT. I can speak for Arras People when I say that we’re honoured to contribute in whatever positive manner we are capable of doing.’

George House Trust said they were pleased with Arras’ generous offer.

Said Vann: ‘George House is the leading HIV charity for the North West; we support over 2000 people in the region. Our work is challenging as many people living with HIV still face stigma and discrimination. Our “still live with HIV” message is at the centre of our philosophy and we work hard to empower people living with HIV to lead the fullest life possible. The opportunity to talk to the forward thinking staff at Arras People about our services is a fantastic way to connect up the voluntary and the private sectors. We’re hugely grateful to Arras People for their donation of £500 to support our work.’

The Project Management Career Clinic has been set up by Arras People to provide advice and help for people who are looking for project management careers/training/CV/market intelligence advice. To use the service, professionals are asked to donate £25 to one of the three charities nominated by Arras People. The service provided by Arras People’s trained staff provides general CV help while also providing educated advice, tips and opinions with students in areas such as qualifications, training, current job markets in project management and other related topics.

For more about Nicola’s take on the visit to George House Trust, click here to read her blog entry at How to Manage a Camel.