Environment Agency launches calendar for Papworth Trust

A calendar bringing together themes of the environment and diversity is being launched this week.

The Environment Agency, Brampton, will launch the calendar; it’s their latest initiative to raise money for leading disability charity, Papworth Trust. All proceeds from the sale of the calendar, which is being sold for £5.00, will help their local charity of choice to achieve equality, choice and independence for disabled people.

Photographs for the calendar were chosen through a competition which was open to staff. Entries had to demonstrate both diversity and the environment. The winning photographs, which represent diversity include disability, religion, race, gender, age and faith, will appear in the 2010 calendar.

Alison Pennycook, Regional Diversity Coordinator at the Environment Agency, said: “We are really pleased with the calendar, the quality of the pictures are great. It just proves how much people want to get involved with helping to raise funds for Papworth Trust and the fantastic work they do promote equality for disabled people.”

Mandy Barker, Area Fundraising Manager at Papworth Trust said: “A big thank you has to go to the Environment Agency. They continually work hard to raise money for Papworth Trust and the calendar represents the latest in their efforts. All of their hard work helps us to make a real difference to people’s lives.”

The calendars cost £5.00 each, with all proceeds going to Papworth Trust. If you would like a calendar, please contact Alison Pennycook by e-mail (alison.pennycook@environment-agency.gov.uk).

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About Papworth Trust

Papworth Trust is passionate about supporting disabled people. Each year the Trust helps over 17,000 people from the East of England and beyond through a wide range of services covering Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Housing, Personal support, and Learning for Life and Work.

The Trust also works with the Government, employers, service providers and commissioners to promote disability equality and good practice.

For further information and media opportunities, please contact:
Kerry Atkinson, E-Communications Executive, Papworth Trust
T: 01480 357263 (direct)
F: 01480 357201
E: kerry.atkinson@papworth.org.uk
Papworth Trust
Bernard Sunley Centre
Papworth Everard
Cambridge
CB23 3RG

T: 01480 357200
F: 01480 357201
E: info@papworth.org.uk

Helpdesk: 0800 952 5000
www.papworth.org.uk
www.papworth.org.uk/jobs.php

Charity no. 211234
Registered Social Landlord no. LH1648

Please note that Papworth Trust is an independent disability charity and is unconnected with the Papworth Hospital NHS Trust.