Project management professionals benefit Little Monkeys

Brian Leather of Heywood Children’s Charities accepts a cheque from Arras People MD John Thorpe Tuesday afternoon in a ceremony. Pictured from left are Dr Michael Taylor; Louise Wileman, HV; Tony Mills of Arras People; and Viv Corcoran, HV Assistant

Arras People, a national project management recruitment agency based in Heywood, made a £360 donation to Heywood Children’s Charities - the ceremony was marked with a cheque presentation.

After conducting a series of Project Management Careers Clinics for almost eight months, Arras People have matched the total donations made by their candidates for three different charities based around the Greater Manchester area.

The three registered charities slated to receive donations this year include Three Owls; Francis House Children’s Hospice, a respite house for families caring for very sick children based in East Didsbury, Manchester; and Heywood Little Monkey’s, a charity affiliated with Heywood Children’s Charities geared toward vulnerable families and their children, based in Heywood, Rochdale.

Donations made by Arras People will total £1,040, a grant increased thanks to Arras People’s commitment to matching the original donations made by each candidate as payment for the consultation they received. Arras consultants Mick Hides, Lindsay Scott and Nicola Thorp, provide career advice and help for people on their CV and share their opinions and tips in areas such as qualifications, training, current job markets in project management. Fees for the sessions were donated to the charity of the candidate’s choice.
Said John Thorpe, a director of Arras People: "It is great to have a dedicated team who are willing to make time to share their experience and at the same time generate money that goes towards helping others in our local community."

The Project Management Career Clinic has been set up by Arras People to provide advice and help for people who are registered with Arras People as a project management professional. To use the service, professionals are asked to donate £10 to one of the three charities nominated by Arras People. The service provided by Arras People’s trained staff provides general CV help while also providing educated advice, tips and opinions with students in areas such as qualifications, training, current job markets in project management and other related topics.

Heywood Children’s Charities chairman Dr Michael Taylor indicated great satisfaction with regard to the Arras People’s generosity.