Derby electrician Tim Cox launched the Home for a Hero project , in conjunction with Derventio Housing trust , a charity which supports homeless people , because he was upset at how soldiers were treated when coming home from overseas . He was astounded at the amount of assistance the scheme has attracted from friends , family , tradesmen and businesses that have rallied to the cause – the first property was cleared and ready for renovation in just two days with 19 people pitching in . And one of those companies , Liniar fabricator Midland Glass , was more than happy to do its bit for the commendable scheme . Trading for more than 30 years , Midland Glass is a family-run firm operating in Derby out of 10,000 square foot premises and serving the whole of the Midlands . Priding itself on manufacturing high quality products , Midland was the first fabricator in the region to gain Liniar Approved Fabricator status . John Walker , Midland glass production manager , said : “ A good customer of ours ,

‘ We were only too pleased to be able to do our bit towards such an admirable development ’

Chris Chatburn of PVCu Specialist , approached us and asked if we could offer any help . They needed a door for the back of the property and once we heard what it was for , we were delighted to get involved .” John approached Terry Grant , Regional Sales Director at Liniar , to ask if they would be willing to provide any assistance . “ We were only too pleased to be able to do our bit towards such an admirable development ,” said Terry . “ We credited the cost of the profile necessary for Midland Glass to manufacture the door without a second thought . “ These youngsters put their lives on the line for Queen and country and often come home to nothing , not even a roof over their

heads . It ’ s shameful really and projects like this should be fully supported so we can give something back to these heroes .” Midland Glass manufactured and supplied the white half-glazed PVCu door for free , contributing to the finished project that will become home for two Derby soldiers who will be selected with the help of the Royal British Legion . The project was able to get off the ground after Tim Cox was introduced to the chief executive of Derventio , Sarah Hernandez . The trust locates properties to manage for landlords and landladies while charging a low rent and is now looking for more properties that could be used by Home for a Hero .

For more information on Home for a Hero email Tim at tim . cox6 @ btopenworld . com

To find out more about Midland Glass go to www . midlandglassltd . co . uk

Go to www . liniar . co . uk for more information about Liniar or call 01332 883900

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