MANX LOTTERY TRUST AWARDS GRANT TO HOSPICE ISLE OF MAN FOR ESSENTIAL SCAFFOLDING SUPPORT

Manx Lottery Trust is pleased to announce a £2,500 grant to Hospice Isle of Man to support the cost of acquiring a mobile scaffolding unit. This funding, provided through the Smaller Grants Programme, will significantly assist in the upkeep and maintenance of the Hospice building, which is now 15 years old and has not been painted externally since its construction.

The decision to invest in a mobile scaffolding unit comes as part of a broader maintenance strategy to address ongoing issues such as minor roof leaks, window leaks, and gutter emptying. For the work which needs to be carried out, a substantial portion of the cost was attributed to scaffolding hire. By purchasing their own scaffolding unit, Hospice Isle of Man will achieve substantial cost savings and improve the efficiency of their maintenance work.

Atti Csiszer, the Estates Manager at Hospice Isle of Man, will be trained by a local company to receive an accredited qualification in working at heights. His plan is to use the scaffolding unit to systematically address all necessary repairs and maintenance tasks, including painting sections of the building.

Atti said: “We are extremely grateful to Manx Lottery Trust for this generous support. The funding will allow us to carry out overdue repainting of our building and for addressing various maintenance issues. This investment will help us save costs and ensure that our Hospice remains in excellent condition for those we serve.”

Stephen Turner, Chairman of Manx Lottery Trust, added: “We are pleased to support Hospice Isle of Man with this grant. Their dedication to maintaining a high-quality environment for their patients is shown by adopting this new approach to managing building upkeep. We hope this funding helps them achieve significant cost savings as the Hospice team continue their vital work in our community.”