WITH only a few weeks to go until Hull and Grimsby-based charity CatZero reaches its 15-year milestone, staff, volunteers, and participants welcomed local dignitaries and interested businesses to two special anniversary year launch events. Guests included the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, Cllr Calvin Neal, and…
CATZERO staff are extremely proud to announce that the winner of the Trustee Award at HEY Smile Foundation’s Time2Volunteer Awards 2023 is our very own Charles Lewis! CatZero CEO, Dave Bertholini, commented: “Charles retired from CatZero’s board of trustees in 2022, after 14 years with us, but remains a staunch supporter of our work, also…
Just a few of our pictures from the 15th anniversary celebrations, held on Wednesday, September 27, at Hull’s Arco building, and on Thursday, September 28, at Young’s, in Grimsby. Thank you to Arco and Young’s for providing facilities for our events, and thank you to everyone who has supported CatZero since it began in 2009,…
AT CATZERO, we are extremely lucky to have a number of volunteers who give up their time to support us. To highlight the wonderful work they do for our organisation, during the coming weeks we will be taking a closer look at the people giving their time to help CatZero function. The first of these…
SINCE January 2023, 14 young Grimsby residents have attended a 12-week programme at CatZero, funded by the office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The group of unemployed 18-25-year-olds have undertaken a number of different activities during that time, with a focus being on motivation, confidence building and employability skills. To celebrate the end of…
A SELECTION of culinary delights were on the menu when a group of young people cooked a three-course meal for guests and dignitaries, at Nunsthorpe & Bradley Park Family Hub. Part of a programme funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), run by CatZero Humber, the group of unemployed 18-25-year-olds wowed visitors with their…
IT IS with gratitude that CatZero says farewell to founder member and Chair of CatZero Jim Dick OBE, as he retires following 14 years of service with the organisation. A businessman, former chair of Yorkshire Forward’s Clipper Committee, and the current HM Lord-Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire, Jim founded Humber charity CatZero as a…
ACROSS the nation, the annual BBC Children in Need campaign has already seen thousands of charity events take place, as we approach the big, televised show on November 18. For the last 42 years, people have delved into their pockets in support of the campaign, with the first, modern Children in Need show raising an…
Press release created by The Matthew Good Foundation: The Matthew Good Foundation has donated £50,000 to CatZero, a Humber-wide charity committed to making a lasting positive and personal change in the lives of children, young people, families, and adults. Initially started for young people not in training, education or employment, its reach has now extended…
SEVERAL much-coveted places have become available on a popular veterans’ programme, and anyone who has served in the Armed Forces can apply! CatZero is a Humber-wide charity, well known for its alternative approach to delivering lasting personal change for participants, from children, families, and young people to adults, and those who have previously served in…
