GMI Construction Group PLC

GMI Construction Group has donated £1,000 in response to a fresh fundraising appeal by Francis House Children’s Hospice.

Francis House, which is celebrating its 30^th anniversary, is looking for 30 businesses to each raise £1,000 with the aim of raising £30,000 to help towards running costs.

With offices based in Manchester, GMI, one of the largest independent construction companies in the North and Midlands, has made the generous donation to kick start what is hoped will be a busy fundraising partnership extending well into 2023.

Francis House has been providing care to North West children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and support to their families since 1991. Based in Didsbury, Manchester, the hospice employs 75 members of staff and relies on charitable donations to fund the majority of its £12,900 daily running costs.

Marc Banks, GMI’s Divisional Managing Director – North West, said: “We are honoured to support this amazing charity that relies on the generosity of so many people to deliver its vital care and support.”

Lee Powell, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, added: “GMI is committed to supporting causes and organisations in the regions where it operates. We not only work to enhance communities with our construction projects but, as a socially responsible business, we want to make a difference to the lives of people in those communities.”

GMI Construction Group supported Francis House in 2019 with the charity’s Easter Appeal and is keen to get involved in a range of fundraising events on offer including the annual Christmas Ball and Festival of Trees.

David Ireland, Chief Executive of Francis House, said of GMI’s donation and commitment: “We are really grateful for the donation and so pleased to have them on board in this our thirtieth anniversary year. We are reliant on donations to continue our work, so their support is invaluable.

“Francis House has doubled in size in recent years, and we now support many more teenagers and young adults than we did a decade ago in our state of the art seven bedroom facility Francis Lodge.

“It’s important to emphasise that Francis House cares for the whole family not just the sick child or young person, and families come to us from across the whole of Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The support of businesses like GMI is vital in helping us to continually expand and develop our services and we look forward to working with them.”

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News release issued on behalf of GMI Construction Group PLC by Recognition PR.

For further information contact Andrew Douglas on 01325 363436

Photo Caption: L-R Marc Banks, GMI’s divisional managing director donating £1,000 to Rachel Nasiri and David Ireland of Francis House.

Notes to editor

About GMI Construction Group

GMI Construction Group PLC is an established and successful UK contractor and construction services company providing specialist design and build capabilities spanning multiple sectors.

Celebrating 35 years in 2022, the company has a proven track record for the delivery of high quality, energy efficient, often complicated projects from inception to completion with a strong focus on innovation and technology.

It operates across multiple sectors and markets including commercial offices, mixed-use buildings, residential, retail, education, distribution and logistics, manufacturing, hotels, and leisure.

Driven by strong core values, its focus is on exceeding customers to leave a positive legacy in the communities we serve, protecting the environment for the future generation and promoting a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues.

https://gmiconstructiongroup.co.uk/

About Francis House Children’s Hospice

Francis House Children’s Hospice provides appropriate respite care, emotional support, and end of life care for children and young adults with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and the support and care of their families.

All services are provided free of charge and include homecare, respite care, sibling support, parent support, end of life care and symptom control and emotional and bereavement support.

Francis House was the fifth children’s hospice in the UK when it was opened by Diana, Princess of Wales in 1991.

Francis House supports more than 550 families from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

In 2014 Francis Lodge opened providing an age-appropriate and parent-free zone for teenagers and young adults.

Total cost of running Francis House per year = £4.7 million. The bulk of this money is raised through charitable donations.

More information about the work of Francis House can be found at www.francishouse.org.uk

For media enquiries, please contact Francis House Children’s Hospice public relations officer on mobile 0774 7032751 or karen.flower@francishouse.org.uk