AS veterans on our on-going programme for ex-military personal enjoyed preparing and serving a festive lunch, they were waving goodbye to one of their team members – but for a very good reason. Darren Arundel is one of the participants on this first-ever CatZero programme exclusively for veterans, and he is leaving with a month…
NOW out of the water for a winter refit, our iconic 72ft CatZero challenge yacht is getting ready for a busy 2019 season as we mark our tenth anniversary. The 45-tonne racing vessel, complete with its 95ft mast, will spend two months or so in Hull’s boatyard – and for the boat ‘techies’ out there,…
A tireless professional, helpful co-worker and good friend – the words of all at CatZero as they said farewell to Paul Wise, who has retired from the organisation. Paul, a Move On officer, brought a wealth of experience, knowledge and skills to the role alongside his unfailing sense of humour and calm approach. Based in…
YOUNG Hull woman Shantelle Glen has taken the first steps on her new career ladder, thanks to our latest life-changing programme for the long-term unemployed. The 21-year-old is one of 25 adults who were accepted onto two of our four new programmes, running with support from European Structural and Investment Funds, secured by the city…
“THIS is lovely, just look at the kids they are so happy.” The words of single mum-of-five Lisa, as she watches her children join in with half-term Halloween activities organised by the Grimsby Full Families programme. Lisa and her children are among more than 50 families who are now being supported by Full Families…
GOLFERS teeing off to raise charity funds saw our Grimsby team receive more than £3,000 towards the running of our life-changing programmes. More than 150 golfers took part in the 2018 annual charity day at Louth’s Kenwick Park Golf Club. Held on the last day of August, around half-a-dozen local charities benefit every year with…
IT was back to the good old school days of the 1980s when lunch was prepared and served by members of the latest CatZero programme, who took part in their café day. More than 22 guests, including professionals from business and city organisations, selected from a menu of tomato soup, lasagne, sausage and mash and…
DIRECTOR of sailing Danny Watson was joined by Northern Lincolnshire business representatives and leading politicians on a sail out of Grimsby Docks to raise awareness of the charity. As part of a series of short sails on the Humber, our Director of Operations Dave Bertholini was also on board – along with the leader of…
MORE than 40 Grimsby families have joined CatZero’s journey towards a new future, as part of the charity’s latest transformational programme. North East Lincolnshire Full Families was launched this year with the aim of working with 100 families over a three-year period. Running in association with CPO (Creating Positive Opportunities), £349,000 was awarded by the…
“I FEEL like this is where all my previous experience has led me to.” These are the words of new CatZero Delivery Officer David Andrews as he settles into his new role with the team based in Hull. David, originally from Essex, has a background in charity work and social care and support – with…