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Lesley Sharman has been appointed Area  Manager  responsible for the seven-strong  group of Harlington Hospice charity shops. Lesley brings with her a wealth of experience acquired when working with a national chain of charity shops. She has already introduced new management systems and procedures and is presently negotiating the leasing of two new shops.

   Lesley is bounding with new ideas intended to maximise on the full income-generation potential of the charity shops.

   Said Lesley: “Charity shops are now recognised as being a vital source of income.  Without them many charities, particularly hospices, would find it extremely difficult to survive.

   “As well as attracting much-needed funding, charity shops also fulfil a valuable social role when offering low-priced quality  goods to the less well-off.”

 

 of    The  increasing role of hospices in the provision of palliative care is being  reflected in the growth in bequests and legacies received by hospices.

  Harlington Hospice Ickenham branch charity shop manager Pat Wiseman

Shop staff scoop major award!

Volunteers at the Ickenham branch of the Harlington Hospice  charity shop have been nominated  for  their outstanding contribution to the community. And there’s no one more surprised than Pat Wiseman, shop manager.

Said Pat: “We just don’t know who nominated us.  It was a complete surprise.  We just received a letter and certificate in the post.” In May judges from  the Nationwide Award for Voluntary Endeavours will adjudicate all entrants and the Harlington Hospice could go through to regional finals.

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 LESLEY SHARMAN

IS NEW MANAGER

FOR AREA SHOPS

 

Lesley Sharman

 

Lesley is full of praise for the energy and enthusiasm of both managers and volunteers running Harlington Hospice shops.

   “Our volunteers in particular are the key to the success of our retailing activities. Their years of experience is invaluable and we could not possibly manage without their involvement. They provide the backbone to all that we do.  I hope I can match  all that they have to offer Harlington Hospice,” she said.

Obituary

 

William Stunt

 

It is with very deep regret that we announce the death of William Stunt at the age of 74 years.

   Known to his friends as Will, he was a staunch supporter of Harlington Hospice for many years. Over the past decade he devoted most of his time to it as a member of its Management Committee.

   He was appointed a Trustee in 1999 and became a member of the Management Committee.    As a Trustee Will took a keen interest in the day-to-day running of the Hospice.

   He was renown for his determination to ensure the highest standard of Hospice care be provided to those suffering serious illnesses.

   Said Elaine Fearnside, Harlington Hospice chief executive: “We will greatly miss Will’s wise advise and counsel.  His years as a senior manager within the airline industry stood us in good stead when formulating the future direction of our hospice services. On behalf of all his friends and colleagues at Harlington Hospice I extend our sincere condolences to his family.”

April 2005 Newsletter