Network group gives The Lighthouse Centre in Northampton a £500 boost

'This generous contribution will make such a difference and help us to keep visiting our vulnerable patients'
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Gemma Dearsley, founding member of The Lighthouse Centre, has been presented with a £500 cheque donation from local independent business network group Cornerstone.

The Lighthouse Centre is a charity that provides complementary therapies to those with long-term conditions or needing palliative care in Northampton. Services offered include massage to ease pain and encourage movement, hypnotherapy to promote sleep and fight fear, or counselling for those patients – and their families – who are facing emotional worries.

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Cornerstone was set up in July 2020 as a non-profit organisation by local businesses, for local businesses. From inception Cornerstone wanted to support a local charity by donating any excess funds. The Lighthouse Centre is their designated charity and is represented by Gemma Dearsley – a district nurse practitioner since 2002. At the end of 2021 the excess funds from Cornerstone amounted to £500 and was presented to Gemma at a weekly Wednesday meeting.

Cornerstone group leader Rob Buxton with Gemma Dearsley  founding member of The Lighthouse CentreCornerstone group leader Rob Buxton with Gemma Dearsley  founding member of The Lighthouse Centre
Cornerstone group leader Rob Buxton with Gemma Dearsley founding member of The Lighthouse Centre

Gemma Dearsley was rendered speechless by the unexpected gesture. Eventually, she said: "A massive thank you. This generous contribution will make such a difference and help us to keep visiting our vulnerable patients."

Cornerstone group leader Rob Buxton said: "It was a pleasure to be able to donate to The Lighthouse Centre and we thank Gemma for being a valued member of the group. Cornerstone sets a new standard for Networking, not for profit, solely to support and invest in Northamptonshire businesses."

Meetings are held weekly every Wednesday via Zoom and face-to-face. Visitors are welcome and can attend free of charge.

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