CDL & MUSTARD TREE ‘RENEWABLE’ TECHNOLOGY

Stockport based technology firm, CDL, has donated 28 laptops and 11 PCs to ‘Mustard Tree’, an organisation based in Ancoats that exists to serve people across Greater Manchester that find themselves without home, food, dignity or hope.

The computers will be used for IT classes and in-house training at Mustard Tree’s weekly ‘Ready for Work’ club, for creating CVs and online job searching.

          Johnny Bushell (right), Progression
          Co-ordinator at Mustard Tree said:

          “These computers are a highly valued
          resource and will replace our aged computer
          suite PCs! Over the past year we have
          supported 30 individuals back into
          employment. This kind donation will help us
          to continue our effectiveness in supporting
          our clients to increase their skills, confidence
          and realise their potential.”

Based on Kings Reach Road, Heaton Mersey, CDL supply cutting-edge insurance software to many of the UK’s biggest price comparison websites and insurance brokers. CDL renews its hardware regularly, and wanted to find a responsible way to recycle its used computers that would benefit the local community.

Peter Larkham, Head of Human Resources for CDL, said:
“We are committed to a scheme of corporate social responsibility and, through our relationship with Mustard Tree, are able to ensure that our old computers will not only be recycled, they’ll directly benefit some of the people in our local community that need access to them the most.”

lrReady for Work Club skills mentor James Pogson and Mustard Tree client Mousa

With over 10,000 registered clients, Mustard Tree provides practical support in terms of furniture, clothing, emergency food parcels and a weekly soup kitchen. It also runs a range of innovative projects aimed at increasing the confidence, skills, motivation and employability of the homeless and marginalised. It is currently appealing for mentors from local businesses to support Mustard Tree clients with one-to-one help in writing CVs and applying for jobs.

Any businesses or individuals interested in offering their skills as mentors should contact Johnny Bushell at Mustard Tree on 07971 859426 or johnny@mustardtree.co.uk.