Chesterfield business owner launches charity campaign to support local stroke unit

The “30 Jobs in 60 Days” campaign will begin on 1 April, aiming to place 30 local people into permanent employment while donating £100 for every successful placement.

The campaign will run from 1 April to 31 May, with a target of placing 30 local people into permanent employment while raising £3,000 for the Stroke Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

For every successful placement, £100 will be donated via the Chesterfield Royal Hospital Trust Charity, helping support stroke care services for patients and families across the local community.

The initiative has been launched by Ricky Clayton, director of Elate Staffing Solutions, and is inspired by personal experience.

“Over the past couple of years, both my mum and my brother have suffered strokes,” said Ricky. “The care they received from the hospital was incredible and it’s something I’ll never forget.”

Rather than running a traditional fundraiser, Ricky wanted to use his business to create something that would have a direct impact.

“Helping people into work is what we do every day at Elate, but this is about more than that. It’s about giving something back to a service that supports so many local families.”

Each role filled through the campaign will not only help someone secure long-term employment but will also contribute directly to the fundraising goal.

“If we can help people get back on their feet and into work, while also raising money for something that means a lot to my family and the community, that’s what it’s all about.”

Local employers are being encouraged to get involved by hiring through the campaign, while jobseekers across Chesterfield are invited to apply for opportunities.

More information can be found at: https://elatestaff.co.uk/community-charity