Our Charities

Our Charities

Empress Mills (1927) Ltd. Support

Empress Mills is proud to support a number of Local, National and International charities through
Product Support, Discounts, Event Days, Fundraising, Publicity etc.

Can Empress Support Your Charity?

As you can see Empress is only to happy to support charities of all kinds.

All our staff have participated in charitable events and most are planning future involvement.

Similarly as a company we prefer to actively participate. I.e. We would rather donate raffle prizes,
support events, particiapate in fund raising, offer discounts, offer any publicity we can etc. etc.

If you think we could help support your chosen charity please dont hesitate to contact Charles
using any of our main contact details Please Click Here or by email: charles.driver@empressmills.co.uk

Project Linus

Project Linus is a 100% volunteer organisation whose aims are:

1) To provide a sense of security and comfort to sick and traumatised babies, children and teenagers
through the provision of new home made patchwork quilts and knitted / crocheted blankets;

2) To give an opportunity for needlewomen across the UK to contribute to their local community.

How Empress Helps:
We regularly host our own knitting club, providing both the venue as well as a tutor all the yarns
needed. All finished items are donated to the Project.

We also offer special prices for Quilt waddings, Threads, Craft Fabrics etc. to all project Linus Groups
and members - reducing the cost of their valuable work as much as possible.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research.

The organisation supports research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than
4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses.

How Empress Helps:
Since one of our Directors, Christine had breast cancer and her mum Mrs Driver skin cancer this charity
has become particularly close to our hearts. We hold Event Days, Raffles, Race for Life Participation
(Laura & Vicki). Midnight walks (Rosalyn & Vicki)

Pendlesie Hospice

A local charity meeting the needs of people with cancer or life-threatening illnesses in the Burnley and
Pendle area.

The purpose of a hospice is to improve the quality of life for its patients. This is achieved by medical
and specialist nursing care, and the provision of social, emotional and spiritual support for the patient
and their family and carers.

Care is given unconditionally and free of charge to adults who need it regardless of religious or cultural
belief.

How Empress Helps:
This is a truly fantastic organisation, once again, due to personal experience this has become close to
our hearts. We regularly contribute raffle prizes, Product Discounts for patient craft classes, Christmas
card sales etc. Rosalyn, one of our staff holds Garden Parties which we support through publicity and
obviously all attend (mainly for her fantastic home cooking)

MacMillan Nurses

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical,
medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.

Their primary goal is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer.

How Empress Helps:
Once again close to our hearts, Empress helps with fundraising activities and is on the look out for
other ways to assist.

Marie Curie Nurses

Marie Curie Nurses provide free nursing care to cancer patients and those with other terminal illnesses
in their own homes.

Research commissioned by Marie Curie Cancer Care shows that 64 per cent of people would choose to
die at home. In reality only 25 per cent achieve this.

Marie Curie Nurses make that wish possible for thousands of cancer patients in cities, towns and
villages across the UK.

The Nurses now care for around 50 per cent of all cancer patients who die at home. They work
through the night or during the day to provide care for patients in the comfortable and familiar
surroundings of their own home.

The nurses also provide much appreciated support for families and carers at what can be an
exhausting and obviously difficult time. Marie Curie Nursing is always free of charge to patients
and carers.

How Empress Helps:
As you may have guessed we beleive the service provided by this organisation is amazing and
much needed. We help through fundraising (to support the 2700 healthcare proffesionals
involved) and again are actively seeking other ways we can help (particularly Charles & William
planning a run or swim as yet undecided)

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

GOSH Charity raises money to enable Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide world-class care for its
young patients and their families and to pioneer new treatments and cures for childhood illness by:

Contributing to the rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital;
Funding the most up-to-date equipment;
Supporting research into, and development of, breakthrough treatments; and
Providing accommodation and other support services for children and their families

The charity aims to raise £50m a year in order to ensure the work of the hospital can continue.

How Empress Helps:
At the moment we provide a venue for a small sales area of sweets and chocolate (proceeds to the
charity) and although not a massive contribution we work on the principal of 'every little helps'.