Charitable work

As part of the Keycare culture we pride ourselves in many areas, but one area that is personal to the staff of Keycare is being able to share our financial success with those who are less fortunate than ourselves.

Keycare has supported many charities over the past 30 years but our support goes to a charity close to our hearts and specially nominated by our staff, Martin House.

Yorkshire's first hospice for children and young people, Martin House provides care and support to families in which there is a child or children with a short life expectancy.

The ongoing day to day care of the child with a life limiting illness, which may go on for a number of years, can be a physical and emotional strain on the whole family. Martin House share with the families the care of the child. 

The aim of Martin House is to provide a home from home with a lively, friendly atmosphere where children and their families can enjoy the best quality of life.

Martin House welcome all the family, giving them a break together or time to themselves in a comfortable, home from home atmosphere. It is a place of love and understanding, of fun, laughter and friendships - where they can have a full nights sleep and ''recharge their batteries''.

Although the care they provide is free to the families, it costs a great deal to run Martin House to the high standards they demand. The hospice has little access to public funds and relies almost entirely on charitable donations from individuals, charities, trusts, companies, organisations and the dedication and the enthusiastic support of many friends. Without their generosity and help they would not be able to continue to provide the much-needed special care to the children and their families. 

Everyone at Keycare hopes the funds raised throughout the year will make a real difference in someone's life. To help Martin House to continue their care and find out about the many and varied ways in which you can help please visit their website. Without your help Martin House would not be able to do what it does best - provide holistic care and support to children and young people with life limiting illnesses, and to their families.