![]() ![]() From cleaning beaches and waterways to building houses and playgrounds, Action for Good harnesses the collective goodwill of our people who have embraced it even more during these particularly challenging times. “Servicing our local community is always first and foremost on our minds and therefore it is no real surprise that AVEVA employees, through Action for Good, have chosen to support Lifecraft. Lifecraft and AVEVA, although very different organisations share some common values which make this partnership so successful! I am proud to be involved in both these great organisations and look forward to how we can develop our relationship and continue to learn from each other,” commented Clare Bye, SVP Global Human Resources. I have seen our employees across many AVEVA teams find a way to share their experience and skills which has created a partnership between our two organisations which benefits all those involved. “I have been so proud to be part of AVEVA’s partnership with Lifecraft over the last year. The work that we carry out at Lifecraft is increasingly being seen as an essential community support service and for that reason contributions from organizational programs like Action for Good have now become a much-needed necessity.” “Widespread bereavement, isolation, loss of income and fear are triggering mental health conditions or exacerbating existing ones and many people have faced increased levels of alcohol and drug use, insomnia, and anxiety. “We are delighted that AVEVA has chosen to support our organization and in turn its local community, especially as this vital support has been in high demand since February 2020, when the UK was gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic,” commented Gemma Barron, Chief Executive Officer, Lifecraft. Funding of Lifecraft’s CRM System to enable the charity to work more efficiently and reach out more effectively for funding and volunteer recruitment.Laptops and IT Services for Lifecraft staff and volunteers, enabling them to respond more quickly to community needs.Marketing, Social Media, Communications and Human Resources (HR) services and expertise as the Lifecraft team grows in number.To date, AVEVA and Lifecraft have partnered to provide: In addition, Lifeline took over 6,000 calls last year, which is over double the number of calls taken the previous year. Today, Lifecraft has over 800 Members and each year the charity supports over 200 different people with mental health issues. During the pandemic, Lifecraft has scaled up significantly in order to meet demand, extending working hours, and bringing in additional workers to support the community. It believes that people who have experienced mental health difficulties are best placed to help others in the same position, that is why all their services are user-led and designed to promote recovery and empowerment. Lifecraft also provides a suicide bereavement support service, and Lifeline, a telephone helpline that runs 365 days a year. ![]() These include creative activities, recovery groups, social activities, counselling and employment and volunteering opportunities. Lifecraft offers a wide range of free mental health services to help and support its members in their wellbeing and recovery. Support will be facilitated via AVEVA’s Action for Good Program, an employee-driven initiative whose pledge is to provide 1% of post-tax profits to support good causes around the world through a combination of corporate donations, match funding employee sponsorships and paid time offĬambridge-headquartered AVEVA, will mark Mental Health Awareness Week (10 th-16 th May 2021) by collaborating with Lifecraft in the ramp up of its mental health support services in the local community. London, UK, 14 th May 2021 – AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, has partnered with Lifecraft, a user-led organization for adults in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area who have experienced mental health difficulties in their lives. AVEVA Action for Good marks Mental Health Awareness Week with support for Lifecraft’s essential Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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