The Brookfield Group, who run Brookfield Filling Station in Doncaster, has donated £5,000 to the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity.
The donation will support the ‘We Care into the Future’ event, an initiative designed to inspire Doncaster’s young people to consider careers in the health and care sector.
Nisa said Brookfield’s support highlights its commitment to the local community by aiding programmes that foster career ambitions for young people.
Launched as a joint initiative between the DBTH NHS Foundation Trust and Hall Cross Academy, the ‘We Care into the Future’ event has grown significantly since its inception in 2019.
The programme, initially attended by 600 students, welcomed over 2,000 Year 8 students from Doncaster in 2024.
The experience allows students to follow a simulated patient journey, introducing them to various roles including clinical, technical and administrative fields.
The impact of ‘We Care into the Future’ is profound in Doncaster, a region marked as an “educational cold spot” due to low levels of educational opportunity.
Ismail Patel director at The Brookfield Group said supporting community projects is at the heart of what they do: “We don’t just want to be a retailer; we want to inspire future generations in the communities we serve. The Doncaster & Bassetlaw initiative aligns perfectly with our ethos, and we are proud to support it through the Heart of the Community award.”
Kelly Turkhud head of Widening Participation at DBTH added: “We’re over the moon to receive £5,000 in support our ‘We Care into the Future’ event. The event is a fantastic opportunity for local young people to explore a wide range of opportunities within the health and care sector, helping to spark conversations about their career aspirations.”
Through its partnership with Making a Difference Locally, The Brookfield Group has now donated over £30,000 to the local communities it serves.
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