Emmaus Burnley given a new look' by gas network Cadent

Cadent volunteered to give Emmaus Burnley a fresh new look to help welcome people supported by the charity.

Since opening in 2011, Emmaus Burnley has provided a home for people who have experienced or been at risk of homelessness.

The charity can support up to 24 people, offering private rooms in a community home, help with work experience, training and support to enable people to progress and realise their goals.

To give rooms a new look, a team led by Paul Clarke, head of safety and assurance for Cadent in the North West, helped spruce up some private bedrooms with a lick of paint.

They also cut back foliage in the grounds to open up the gardens.

Cadent safety health environment security specialist, Katherine Williams, said: "It’s always good to help such a worthy cause.

Emmaus Burnley team and Cadent volunteers (Image: Emmaus UK)

"What I like most is the community spirit and how Emmaus sees the best in people.

"It’s about looking forward rather than looking back and changing for a better future."

Cadent’s safety health environment security adviser, Kimberley Walters, said: "It is eye-opening to see a charity out there supporting people and creating opportunities for their futures."

The gas network has a long history of supporting Emmaus Burnley, including sponsored sleepouts at Turf Moor to raise awareness and funds.

Mr Clarke also accompanied the charity on outreach to help rough sleepers.

Stephen Buchanan, director of Emmaus Burnley, said: "We are very fortunate to be able to count on such fantastic support from Cadent staff from across the region.

"We love our new look, which will help people, who come to us for support, to grow and thrive here."

To find out more or apply for support from Emmaus Burnley, please visit the Emmaus Burnley website.