We have received a £50,000 donation from the Persimmon Charitable Foundation to support their the MakeItVisible on site initiative.
The funding will go towards the ‘Make it Visible’ site tours, an initiative which sees teams visiting building sites across the UK to deliver sessions to promote the crucial support services we provide.
Last year, the ‘Make it Visible’ team visited 390 sites, engaged with more than 25,000 site workers and made a life-changing and life-saving impact with 147 workers experiencing suicidal thoughts. Through simple conversations the team were able to provide immediate support, implementing positive interventions and signposting to expert help.
Anthony Vigor, Chair of the Trustees for the Persimmon Charitable Foundation, commented
“I am delighted we have the opportunity to support the Lighthouse Club through the Persimmon Charitable Foundation.
“The Lighthouse club is a phenomenal charity that has a positive impact on the construction industry through their commitment to raising awareness of and supporting those with mental health challenges. Their team of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals are present on building sites across the country to support those in the industry and it is a privilege to support such a great organisation and important cause.”
Sarah Bolton, Chief Operating Officer for the Lighthouse Charity, said
“We are absolutely staggered to hear about this hugely generous donation from The Persimmon Charitable Foundation to support our Make It Visible On Site initiative.
“This means that we are able to reach more of our most vulnerable workers and ensure that we get our message of support to those who may otherwise not know how or where to reach out for help.
“We know that our teams have been able to make a life changing and lifesaving impact with those they meet, and the fundamental success of this initiative is addressing the barriers within the sector through an informal approach, delivered by those with lived experiences.
“This campaign has been hugely successful and incredibly popular, and the donation from the Persimmon Charitable Foundation will enable us to continue and expand this vital programme.”
