Introduction to Charity

The Evergreen Care Trust charity has been at the heart of Stamford area since it was founded in 2005 to support older vulnerable people. Evergreen has developed services that fill the gaps in people’s lives and helps them to remain independent in their own homes. Loneliness and social isolation are a major challenge. Evergreen says to vulnerable older people ‘We are here to help you through these challenges. We will, through our xxx volunteers, aim to help you have support in place when you need it most.’

The Project

The high energy costs of the UK effect everybody, charities are no different to householders and businesses. Every pound spent on energy is a pound that cannot be spent on other priorities. Each year Evergreen spends over £2500 on electricity. The Greening Evergreen Project aims to reduce these costs as low as possible so that the saved monies can be directed towards our charitable objectives of supporting people. We are going to do this by fitting solar panels to the roof of our office at SHYP House. Not only will we save on electricity but also earn income when we sell on any surplus electricity generated. If funds allow we will also improve the energy efficiency of the building.

About me

Having developed a chronic condition in 2017 I have been only too aware of the importance of the NHS and social care, and the informal, charitable services that fill in the gaps in that care. I am aiming to cycle round the Stamford area covering 200 miles over 7 days. I will need the assistance of an electric bike because I would not be able to manage the Stamford hills without it. However there will be no coasting as the electric motor only works when I am pedalling.