Growth in patient numbers triggers search for new premises
Bursting at the seams!
IRHH is seeking new premises for its Tring-based teams, which are now bursting at the seams at 52a Western Road . We are hoping to house our nursing, retail and support services under one roof as part of the relocation and are appealing to local agencies, developers and supporters for any help in finding new premises.
The size required would be 5,000 square feet of warehouse (for storing items donated to our chain of shops and our eBay operation) plus 10,000 square feet of office space, to accommodate nurses, staff and volunteers. The preferred location is in and around Tring as so many of our existing volunteers live in that area, however premises further afield may have to be considered.
IRHH now receives just 12% of its funding from the NHS and relies on public support to fund its services. IRHH Chief Executive Robert Breakwell said: "The percentage of NHS support has dropped substantially in recent years as the charity has grown to care for more patients. As a result we are having to expand our fundraising and retail teams to generate more contributions towards the rising costs of the nursing service. Due to this growth and the fact that more and more volunteers are offering their time and expertise at no cost to the charity, relocation is paramount."
If you can help, whether by suggesting potential premises, providing skills to help with relocation, funding part of the project or in some other way, please contact our Tring office on 01442 890222. We would be interested to hear from relocation project managers, planners and architects who could help with the floor plans and internal layouts, furniture removers, office fitters and suppliers. All offers of help will enable us to maximise the percentage of income we can direct towards our nursing services. Thank you.
20th May 2010
