Three local charities get a £10,000 boost thanks to a Harborough district crematorium

A Harborough district crematorium is boosting three leading local charities to the tune of £10,000.

Great Glen Crematorium on London Road is handing out the cash after raising it as part of its metal recycling scheme.

With the consent of families, metals recovered during cremation are recycled.

And any money generated at each of the 34 crematoria and cemeteries nationwide operated by Westerleigh Group is used to support good causes.

Great Glen Crematorium is donating £4,000 to the Leicester-based Laura Centre and £3,000 each to Rainbows Hospice and the Bodie Hodges Foundation.

Harvey Watson, site manager at the crematorium, said: “These three charities are very local to us.

“They rely totally on donations in order to continue their incredible work to make a positive difference to the lives of local people who are in need of support and help.

“Like many charities, this year they have found it harder than ever to get money because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.”

He added: “It’s an honour to be able to provide these worthy causes with some financial support which I know they will truly appreciate.”

The Laura Centre was opened in 1991 to provide therapeutic support to people who have lost a child or young person - and to support children who have lost a parent or carer.

The charity provides a safe, friendly, inclusive environment and has a team of qualified counsellors and trained visiting counsellors.

Rainbows Hospice is the only such organisation in the East Midlands specifically for children and young people and provides vital care and support to families impacted by life-limiting conditions.

It provides end of life care, symptom management, short breaks and respite care.

The Bodie Hodges Foundation, based at Blaby, was formed in 2012.

It was set up by the family of a baby boy who tragically died at just 10 months and gets behind families bereaved of a child and also promotes organ donation.

Bodie was an organ donor - and as a result gave hope and life to four other children.