THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE RECYCLING SHOP

IN CONJUNCTION

WITH

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE

THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE

• The Shakespeare Hospice serves a population of 145,000 across South Warwickshire.

• Last year we cared for 229 patients and our total number of beneficiaries is twice this if you include family and carers.

• We care for patients living with Cancer, Motor Neurone Disease, AIDS and patients with life-limiting ilnesses through palliative day Hospice, Hospice at Home, Family Support and our Information and Support service.

• We have 210 volunteers helping us as drivers, in our patient area, as complementary therapists, bereavement support, in fundraising, in our shops and in information and support roles.

• We need to raise £1.4m this year and receive 2% statutory funding compared with the average of 32% for an independent adult hospice in England and Wales.

THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE

• INTRODUCTION

• BACKGROUND STORY

• HOW THE PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPED

• BENEFITS AND RESULTS

• DAY TO DAY RUNNING

• ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

• FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE

• INTRODUCTION

• BACKGROUND STORY

• HOW THE PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPED

• BENEFITS AND RESULTS

• DAY TO DAY RUNNING

• ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

• FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE

BACKGROUND STORY- 2003

• WCC needed to redevelop the site to meet current Health and Safety requirements

• Vehicles were being driven into the skip loading area and there was no overall traffic control

• The public had to climb metal steps to dispose of their waste into the skips

• WCC had to meet EU and Government Waste Management and Re-cycling targets as 80% of waste in Warwickshire was going into landfill

• £.5 Million was spent redeveloping the site over a period of 15 weeks, including a steel framed building – 14 x 12 metres

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BACKGROUND STORY –

• A building became available which was not required for Council use

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BACKGROUND STORY -continued

• WCC approached 2 national charities who turned down the offer of the use of this building

• TSH were then offered the site as a local charity.

• The facility was offered rent and rate free and in addition the Council covered all heat and light costs

• A “Licence to Operate” was drawn up as the initial working agreement

• In addition, initially assistance was provided by WCC Staff on site to clear waste from the Shop

• TSH employed one full time manager and a team of volunteers

• Initial investment for TSH of £3000 in shelving and decoration

THE SHAKESPEARE HOSPICE

HOW IT WORKED IN THE BEGINNING