Seymour Court

McCarthy & Stone Lends A Helping Hand To Age Concern South Tyneside

McCarthy and Stone has donated £500 to Age Concern  Tyneside South.

 The local charity supports people in South Tyneside aged 50 and over, by offering a wide range of services and activities aimed at promoting independence and improving health and wellbeing. 

The charity provides computer lessons which give older people the skills they need to use the internet for research, online shopping and staying in contact with friends and family. It also runs START (South Tyneside’s Advocacy Resource Team), a program for those who may have experienced a significant life event or need support to cope with issues which can arise in later life, and can have a dramatic impact on their day-to-day living.

Grahame Cassidy, Chief Officer at Age Concern Tyneside South was presented with a cheque for £500 by Laura Wigglesworth, a senior marketing executive from McCarthy and Stone.

Grahame Cassidy commented: “Age Concern Tyneside South is very grateful to McCarthy and Stone for this donation. The funds will help us to continue to provide our services throughout the area, tackling loneliness, overcoming isolation and generally ensuring older people stay well connected to others in their community.”

Housebuilder Honours Anne Seymour with Donation to Headstone

McCarthy & Stone has donated a welcomed £250 to St Gregory’s Parish, which will contribute towards the headstone for the late Anne Seymour, an inspirational figure in the local community.

The donation follows McCarthy and Stone’s earlier tribute to Anne Seymour, whom they named their new Seymour Court scheme after in her honour.

Michael Dickson, Finance Chair for St Gregory’s Parish commented: “We are delighted to receive this kind donation from McCarthy and Stone. Anne Seymour was a great friend to the church and an extremely inspirational woman who touched the lives of many. The donation from McCarthy and Stone will go towards a much-needed headstone for Anne’s grave. We hope people from the local community will now be able to pay their respects at Harton Cemetery and remember what a remarkable woman Anne was.”

Liz Green, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for McCarthy and Stone North East, comments: “It came to our attention that there was no headstone in place for Anne Seymour, and we felt it was a fitting tribute to contribute towards one to mark her legacy. Anne Seymour played such a huge role within the community which is why we named our South Shields development, Seymour Court, in her honour.”