Sinclair Properties donate to, sponsor and support a number of charitable causes throughout the year. Although we are a small company, we feel it is important to give something back, particularly to local charities/events and to our student clients.
Below is a summary of some of the support we have given to good causes over the last couple of years.
February 2010
Sinclair Properties made a donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal for victims of the devastatiing Haiti Earthquake.
A devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on January 12th 2010. It was the worst earthquake to hit the country in 200 years. Up to three million people live in the area worst hit by the quake, which centred 10 miles south-west of the densely populated capital Port-Au-Prince. The latest estimates are 230,000 people killed, 300,000 injured and 1.2 million left needing emergency shelter. Survivors lost family, homes, livelihoods and essential services. Hospitals, schools and government buildings were all destroyed.
November 2009
Sinclair Properties donated to the Sophie Atay Appeal ~ Sophie Atay was born fit and healthy on 15 November 2007 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. One day whilst drying Sophie after her usual bath her mother felt a lump on the left side of her tummy. After numerous and frustrating hospital visits over a 10 day period Sophie was diagnosed with neuroblastoma stage 4 (high risk) on Monday 16 February 2009. Sophie's family are now looking to raise funds to take her to the Memorial Slone Kettering Hospital in New York for treatment.
For more information about Sophie's appeal, and how you can help, please see http://www.sophie-appeal.org/.
''Thank you very much for your donation. It really means a lot to me and to The 2Simple Trust - Sophie Atay Appeal.'' The 2Simple Trust
September 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored York based landlord Ian Mcbeth to participate in a 20 mile sponsored night hike through the streets of London on 18th Setember to raise money for Maggies Cancer Care Centres. These centres give support for those suffering from the effects of cancer.
''Thank you very much for your donation. It really means a lot to me and to Maggie's Centres.'' Ian Macbeth
July 2009
For the third year running, Sinclair Properties supported a fund raising event held in Heslington on 4th July by Action Medical Research. Action Medical Research is a Registered Charity that helps fund research projects looking into ways of preventing and/or elleviatiing disability.
''On behalf of Action Medical Research, I write to thank everyone at Sinclair Properties for taking part ''. Anne Palmer ~ Chair
July 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored and donated a 'meal for two' raffle prize to the University of York end of year Big D party. This years theme was 'WonDerland' and featured three venues: A Mad Hatters Tea Party, Laserquest, Silent Disco and Teacups. The event attracted 1,400 students and raised lots of money for York & Disrtict Mind, University of York RAG, Teenage Cancer Trust and the Ron Weir Memorial Fund.
''Can we take this opportunity to thank you for your generous sponsorship of our events programme: your generosity meant we were able not only to cover costs of the booklet but also raise money for our chosen charities.'' Alexander Balzanella & Nick Mitchinson ~ Big D Committee 2009
June 2009
Sinclair Properties helped TV Gardener George Smith MBE raise funds to support unpaid Carers in York, by opening his superb gardens in Heslington to paying visitors for two evenings.
''I understand that Sinclair Properties have an open invitation to visit the gardens for free, but chose instead to join our event to raise money to help local Carers. We very much appreciate the support you and your colleages gave us to help raise this marvellous total. The money will be used to help give information, emotional and practical support to unpaid Yorkshire Carers.'' Anne Wells ~ Events & Fundraising Coordinator
June 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored ex York student Hayley Alexandra to participate in a charity run in aid of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Freeman Hospital.
''Thank you very much for your generous sponsorship and support. It is lovely that a company from my home city helps support such a worthwhile cause.'' Hayley Alexandra
June 2009
Staff at Sinclair Properties supported Heslington village Church by entering (and winning!) the annual Church Fair Scarecrow Competion in aid of Church funds.
''The Church Council would like to thank Sinclair Properties for their splendid Scarecrow Cyclist and also for donating their prize to the church funds.'' The Church Office, Heslington
April 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored a York Student to help build a dormitory for vulnerable children in the mountains of Peru this summer.
"The money Sinclair Properties donated was a great help. Project Peru is a great cause and the dormitory we are building will make a big difference to children in and around Sanayca. We will be able to provide them with a place to stay which is both comfortable and safe" Hester, York
February 2009
Sinclair Properties sponsored a Student Pirate Evening held at The Deramore Arms, Heslington.
"Thank you for helping Dan & Ngaio make our Pirate night such a success. It's great that local businesses can work alongside and support each other in these hard times" Jill Green, Landlady of The Deramore Arms
".......... With particular thanks for helping us set such a high standard for the next theme night"
Dan & Ngaio, Student organisers of the Pirate Evening
January 2009
Sinclair Properties made a donation to the RNLI Heslington Lifeboat Day .
"Thank you very much for your valuable contribution to the success of our Lifeboat Day"
Anne Wilson, Secretary
October 2008
Sinclair Properties sponsored a talented York student to attend RADA in London for the full duration of his three years degree. Sam is a promising young Actor who we are sure will soon be appearing on film and TV.
"I would like to thank you for the very generous contribution towards my sponsorship fund. Everything is going really well - exhausting, gruelling and incredibly challenging, however I am relishing every moment and I am pregressing steadily." Sam Coulson, RADA Student
July 2008
Sinclair Properties sponsored a Heslington employee to take part in the Cancer Research Race for Life.
"Thank you for your kind sponsorship for Cancer Research". Chris Whitehead
May 2008
Sinclair Properties made a donation to 'The Green Thumb Gang' childrens charity to purchase equipment for their gardening group.
"The children are thrilled with your donation and are full of enthusiasm". The Green Thumb Gang
April 2008
Sinclair Properties sponsored a Heslington Resident, Julie Jones to complete a sponsored run for The British Heart Foundation.
"Your donation will help to save and improve the lives of vulnerable men, women and children whose hearts are in crisis". Vicki Mordue, Events Administrator
Christams 2007
Sinclair Properties sponsored a succesful 'Don't Get Spiked' campaign organised by York St John University Students Union. The campaign was aimed at highlighting to students the dangers of leaving drinks un-attended in bars and clubs in the city. All too often drinks get spiked with drugs leaving students at risk of sexual assult or even rape.
''Because of Sinclair's sponsorship we were able to run an effective campaign and raise awareness to more of our students around the dangers of drink spiking. Thank you Sinclairs!'' Vicky Blakey, Vice President Education & Welfare ~ York St John Students' Union
November 2007
Sinclair Properties made a donation to Heslington & Badger Hill Pre-School to provide a hamper for their Christmas Raffle.
" We have found Sinclairs to be very enthusiastic and generous in their support"
Ruth Stevens, Vice Chair Heslington & Badger Hill Pre-School Committee"
August 2007
Sinclair Properties made a donation to All Saints Church, Rufforth for their Bell Augmentation Appeal.
"Thank you for your gift which is a great encouragement to all involved in this exciting project to increase our peal of bells from three to six"
The Revd Canon J A Rendall (On behalf of Rufforth Parochial Church Council and Bell Sub-Committee)
November 2006
Sinclair Properties made a donation to Heslington & Badger Hill Pre-School for the purchase of new equipment and also a hamper for their Christmas Raffle.
"During the last three years Heslington & Badger Hill Pre-School have been extremely grateful to receive continued support from Sinclair Properties"
Ruth Stevens, Vice Chair Heslington & Badger Hill Pre-School Committee