Houghton-le-Spring Dementia Care Home raises £341 for Local Charity

Paddock Stile Manor Dementia Care Home has shown exceptional community spirit by raising £341 for the Connor Brown Trust, a local charity dedicated to combating knife crime and providing life-saving bleed kits.

The Connor Brown Trust, founded by Simon and Tania Brown after their son Connor tragically lost his life to a knife attack in February 2019, has been working tirelessly to prevent further knife crime deaths. The trust focuses on educating young people about the dangers of knife crime and providing crucial first aid equipment, such as bleed kits. These kits, designed to treat severe blood-loss injuries, can be the difference between life and death in critical situations.

Paddock Stile Manor’s fundraising event, organised by Activities Coordinator Adele, featured a lively raffle, an array of homemade cakes, and refreshing beverages, bringing together colleagues, residents, and the local Houghton-le-Spring community.

Simon Brown shared the trust’s mission with attendees and explained that the £341 raised by Paddock Stile Manor could fund three smaller bleed kits or help replace essential supplies within the kits, ensuring they remain effective in emergencies.
Simon said, “Although we started raising funds for bleed kits after losing our son to violent crime, they’re for any catastrophic bleed. The more kits we can distribute, the more lives we can save.”

The event also gave Paddock Stile Manor an opportunity to welcome members of their local community, including local nurses, supermarket colleagues, and other key figures from Houghton-le-Spring in attendance. The presentation resonated deeply with everyone, and Home Manager Julie and Deputy Manager Mel were so moved by Simon’s talk that they committed to purchasing a bleed kit for the home and organising fundraising events for the charity at least twice a year.

“We’ve all been incredibly moved by Simon’s talk,” said Julie. “We’re proud to support the Connor Brown Trust and look forward to continuing to raise funds for them in the future.”