Helping children grow and develop

The Window Company (Contracts) is helping Osborne celebrate its 50th anniversary by working alongside them to build a two-storey extension at Demelza’s Eltham Hospice in south east London that will allow seriously ill children the space to grow, develop and live life to the fullest.

Demelza Hospice Care for Children provides expert, compassionate care, free of charge to severely ill children and their families 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Window Company (Contracts) is working with other supply chain partners on this build with many donating their time and materials for free.

Chairman David Thornton said: “As a long term partner of Osborne, we were more than happy to get involved with such a worthwhile project. As well as us donating the windows and doors for the project, our team working on site are donating some of their time as well, which I think says a great deal about the calibre of fitting teams we have.”

At Demelza in Eltham, The Window Company (Contracts) is installing aluminium windows and doors throughout the new extension, as well as automatic door opening gear to make it accessible for hospice users.

Andy Steele, chief executive at Osborne said: “I am delighted we found the Delmelza Space to Grow Project to mark our 50 years in business but most importantly achieve an outcome that will positively impact on the lives of vulnerable children in our society for the next 50.

“This ambitious project would not have been possible however, without the support of The Window Company (Contracts) and many other partners who have all come together for such a worthwhile cause.”

Claire Ellis-Waghorn, head of fundraising at Demelza said: “The work that is taking place at our Eltham hospice will make such a big difference – not just to our children and families, but also our staff and volunteers too, who work tirelessly to provide the best possible care.”