HELEN'S TRUST
The Helen Louise Lyon Trust is a local charity based in the Hope Valley, which provides assistance to people with an incurable illness to give them the choice to stay in their own home. The Trust was conceived as a tribute to Helen Louise Lyon who was able to stay in her home, in the Hope Valley, due to the help and support of family, friends and health professionals.
The Trust endeavours to fund whatever is needed to help someone stay in their home, for example nursing care, sitters, complementary therapy, help to run the home or hire of medical equipment. This is provided at no cost to the individual or their family, but we do ask that all statutory services (eg social services, health, Macmillan, Marie Curie) are approached for help first. The Trust also offers complementary therapy sessions for individuals with an incurable illness, and their carers, at Newholme Hospital. This is available to those registered at the above surgeries, and also GP surgeries in Matlock.
Helen’s Trust has a very hardworking Fundraising Committee, run by volunteers, who carry out such events as a Clay Pigeon Shoot, Fashion Show, Classical Concert and Ballet in conjunction with the Chatsworth Estate. Helen’s Trust has benefited from fantastic local support, and appreciates any contribution.
Further information can be found at www.helenstrust.org.uk or contact Cheryl Oliver on 07545 922765 or email cheryloliver@helenstrust.org.uk
