HILTON Northampton have recently raised funds via a variety of activities held in the hotel and linking to the Hilton charity, DM Thomas Foundation.
The hotel presented a cheque for £739.97 to local special needs school, Greenfields Specialist School for Communication. The funds were raised through the Blue Energy Committee with many different activities held within the hotel and through its linked charity, DM Thomas Foundation.
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication works with pupils within the autistic spectrum. The multi-sensory impaired provision provides specialised learning environments that minimise the effects of dual impairment and maximise the opportunities for learning.
Ahmet Donmez, General Manager at Hilton Northampton along with Kay Jackson, Maintenance and Community Manager and Laura Dunscombe, Hotel Administrator joined the children and staff during their morning assembly to present them with their charity donation. They also joined in celebrating the students’ work and success from the term. The Signing Choir also performed before some of the students, staff and guests competed in pancake races.
Tracy Philips, Head of School, Greenfields Specialist School for Communication said:
“The Duke of Edinburgh Award has transformed the lives of millions of young people, empowering them to achieve and challenge themselves. The support and generosity of organisations like Hilton enable our young people to support their local community through volunteer work, developing their personal and sports skills, whilst working towards the ultimate challenge of an expedition as part of their DoE bronze award. This generous donation will enable more of our young people here at GSSC to be part of the world’s leading youth award, an organisation which has inspired our young people, supported by our amazing staff, to be the best that they can be.”
Ahmet Donmez, General Manager at Hilton Northampton said: “D.M Thomas Foundation is committed to creating brighter futures for disadvantaged children and young people. We are absolutely delighted to support such a great charity that makes a huge difference to the live of these young children”
Hilton Northampton is located at 100 Watering Lane, Collingtree, Northampton, NN14 0XW. For more information or to make reservations, visit Hilton Northampton or call 01604 700666.
