As the cost of living crisis grows, industry charity Rainy Day Trust is reminding the sector that it is “here to help” with utility bill arrears and the supply of low energy tech to keep bills low.
It wants businesses in the sector to “spread the word amongst staff” that it can provide a number of support measures such as its ‘Let’s Save Energy’ packs which include items like free LED lightbulbs, eco shower heads and radiator reflectors that can help people reduce their energy bills by up to £250 a year. Flyers and posters are available from the Rainy Day Trust for use in staff rooms and common areas.
Rainy Day Trust CEO Bryan Clover is also highlighting his latest fundraising endeavour. On September 10, Bryan is embarking on the Thames Path Ultra Challenge — hiking 100km non-stop in under 24 hours.
This isn’t the longest trek Bryan has done, but it is the first time he has hiked against the clock. He explained: “60 miles or 100km in under 24 hours against the clock in an event where the drop-out rate is about 30%. Many more finish later than the 24 hours target. I have to maintain a solid 3.8 mph during daylight hours as I know that I will slow down overnight. It requires a different game plan especially as the path is narrow and will be crowded – there are 3,000 hikers!”
All the money raised will help deliver increasingly vital support to people in need within the industry, and he is welcoming support from business sponsors and individuals alike. Cowal Building Supplies and Kuhn Rikon (the RDT also represents the Homewares sector) have already signed up as the first businesses to sponsor the hike, and Bryan requests that interested parties can email him to discuss “getting your brand on the kit that I will be wearing and being involved in the social media work”.
Click here to donate to Bryan’s Just Giving page
