It’s Day 6 of #12DaysOfHCE, which means we’re halfway through our 12 days of giving!

The Island is a well-established charity committed to supporting some of York’s most disadvantaged, vulnerable, and isolated children and young people.

In addition to offering mentoring programmes, wellbeing groups and mental health support, The Island also assists those struggling to make ends meet with donations of food, toiletries, and household items.

Howard Civil Engineering has recognised the fantastic work this charity does across York and is proud to support their festive fundraising campaign with a donation of £400!

Nigel Poulton MBE, CEO at The Island, said: “At this time many of our families are finding daily life really difficult with energy and food prices going up and unable to pay for their bills. Thanks to the generous donation from Howard Civil Engineering some of our families will receive a slow cooker, recipe book and oven gloves, together with a Christmas food hamper. This donation shall make a real difference for which we are truly grateful. Thank you to everyone at Howard Civil Engineering!”

In 2023, The Island is looking forward to building a state-of-the-art youth centre which will offer support to every young person in the City of York, starting with early intervention and including “support through transitions to adulthood and into a meaningful future life”.

“Working with employers and education providers, we will enable young people to complete their education and enter employment, giving them the skills and confidence to realise their potential,” said Nigel.

We are honoured to be helping this fantastic charity improve the lives of children and young people, and we can’t wait to see how the new facility will open up doors for the youth of York!

Throughout December, Howard Civil Engineering is spreading festive cheer by donating £5,000 to a variety of charities and community groups across the north of England! We have chosen 12 different causes to help this festive period and we will be documenting these throughout the month using the hashtag #12DaysOfHCE.