CHARITY
Backing – Cleveland Cable managing director Alastair Powell says the firm is proud to support Teesside Hospice .
THE TIES THAT BIND
Cable firm pledges ongoing support for Teesside Hospice
One of Teesside ’ s most successful businesses has underlined its commitment to the area by pledging to continue its generous support for a vital charity throughout 2023 .
Middlesbrough-based Cleveland Cable Company , the UK ’ s leading cable supplier , says it will keep backing Teesside Hospice as a corporate partner for the foreseeable future .
The firm has been supporting Teesside Hospice since 2015 , sponsoring fundraising events such as the annual Midnight Walk .
It also hosts company fundraising events and is a keen supporter of the annual Teesside Hospice Golf Tournament at Rockliffe Hall .
Cleveland Cable managing director Alastair Powell said : “ We ’ re exceptionally proud to support Teesside Hospice as a corporate partner . The end-of-life care the hospice provides every day is invaluable to the community here on Teesside and beyond .”
Teesside Hospice changes lives across Teesside by supporting people and families who ’ ve been affected by a terminal illness .
It helps them to make the most of every day , ensuring they receive the best possible care by creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime .
Anne Cooling , Teesside Hospice ’ s head of corporate development , said : “ I have known Alastair Powell for many years and his support of local charities is exceptional . Teesside Hospice is hugely grateful for the level of support the charity receives .
“ Each year brings its own challenges and this year the NHS is struggling with a backlog of appointments and operations because of the pandemic . “ I can also tell you that sadly , at the hospice , we are experiencing more and more local people accessing our care , including younger people with families and some that have not even had a chance to have their own family .
“ Every day at Teesside Hospice we are caring for someone who is about to die . It really has never been more important to raise money for hospice care .
“ To be partnered with Cleveland Cable sends out a valuable message to other companies to follow their lead and support the hospice .
“ We enjoy our partnership and the support we receive from Alastair and the team at Cleveland Cable and hope they feel the same way about us , too .”
Cleveland Cable is the UK ’ s leading cable supplier . Founded by local lads Alastair and Mike Powell in 1978 , it has become one of the greatest success stories on Teesside .
From one small yard where the brothers drove the forklifts themselves , the business has grown into a multi-million-pound global venture servicing a customer base that covers all industry sectors , including road and rail infrastructure , international events such as summer and winter Olympic Games and modern data centres .
With a UK branch network currently extending to seven locations – Glasgow , Newcastle , Warrington , Milton Keynes , London and its Middlesbrough head office – plus two international branches in Ireland and Dubai , the company is perfectly placed to access domestic , European , Middle Eastern and African markets . Across this branch network , the company employs upwards of 650 staff – the majority at its Middlesbrough HQ – and holds an estimated £ 100m in speculative stock , enabling just-in-time deliveries to customers when and where they require .
This level of service is only possible because of the company ’ s world-class transport fleet , which comprises more than 100 vehicles in a variety of specialist roles .
Customers are increasingly expecting carbon-responsible deliveries , which Cleveland Cable has embraced by commissioning electric vehicles to replace smaller petrol and diesel vans .
With next year marking Cleveland Cable ’ s 45th anniversary , the company aims to continue building upon its proud heritage .
While it is now a truly global business , its roots – and , most importantly , its headquarters – will always remain on Teesside .
Giving something back by supporting excellent causes such as Teesside Hospice is just one of the ways the firm hopes to make a lasting difference .
For further information , visit clevelandcable . com , or contact the firm ’ s head office at Riverside Park Road , Middlesbrough , by emailing sales @ clevelandcable . com .
Teesside Hospice ’ s corporate partnerships and sponsorships offer attractive opportunities for local businesses .
Whether through networking or corporate events , there ’ ll be something you can get back from your generous donation , which will also change the lives of people across Teesside .
To find out more , email annecooling @ teessidehospice . co . uk or call her on 07500 805716 .
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