On the morning of 19th April ECYHT met up with Loftus High St Store Manager Christopher Blenkey and Co-op Funeral cares Glenis Sanderson to accept a cheque for £1799.21. East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust were one of more than 4000 great causes to benefit from the Local Community Fund that was set up to help make differences to communities throughout the UK. Supported by Co-op members and their loyal customers the funding raised is been used to purchase materials for our latest housing project at the Crown Hotel on Brotton High St. This incredible donation will make a huge difference to many young people in need of employment and affordable accommodation. After 16-months of renovation, ECYHT opened the doors to the Crown Hotel for its first public viewing. The building was formally a public house but has been transformed into 4 spacious flats that will soon be available to tenant. “What an excellent opportunity for families”. – Sinclair Family In a 2-hour window over 50 guests looked around the building, sharing stories about nights they’d spent in the pub, witnessed first-hand the superb views from the 1st floor flats and helped us eat far too many celebratory cakes.
“Fantastic job. You should all be proud”. – Lisa, Eston Job Centre We wish to thank everyone who attended on the day and for all the amazing feedback we received. Author – Amanda McWilliams "East Cleveland Youth Housing Trust” is one of just 42 Yorkshire based community groups, who in its latest round of awards have been recognised by the prestigious royal reward scheme The Duke of York's Community Initiative."
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