CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Youth
Werrington Wanderers Under-8s is a little team very close to my heart. Marie Sherwin has been a Merlin Lash and Beauty client for many years and her son, Ally, takes part in our Annual Pumpkin competitions. So when Marie came to me for support after Ally’s football team folded, I jumped at the chance to help out.
It turns out that 80% of the grassroots football community are concerned at how the cost of living crisis will affect their ability to run their clubs and pay their subs. So Marie volunteered to help set up and run the new team, but she needed a main sponsor and funding. So Merlin Lash and Beauty were delighted to support them with a new home and away kit, and we have other funding projects planned for future.
Sport, as we know, plays such a huge part in sustaining young people’s physical and mental wellbeing. And, who knows, we might even find the next Harry Kane or Erling Haaland?
We believe clubs like Werrington are so important to the local communities, to allow kids to take part in and enjoy sport. We are so proud to be part of their journey and will continue to support them in every way we can.
Community Outreach
We at MLAB love to support small community-led projects and were recently proud and honoured to sponsor a team at a charity football match, at Morecambe FC’s ground, in memory of Denise Webb.
MLAB friend, supporter, student and client Jorden Clarke alerted us to Denise’s story. Jorden’s partner Dale helped organise the match along with his friend Liam, who is Denise’s daughter Jenny’s fiance.
Unfortunately their original sponsor had to pull out, so MLAB was thrilled to step in and sponsor Team Dale in the match against Team Liam.
Below is their story, told by Liam:
MENTAL HEALTH
Merlin Lash and Beauty is a supporter of the mental health charity MIND. If you are experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life and that is exactly what MIND offers. They believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. They listen, give support and advice and their values very much align with ours here at Merlin Lash and Beauty. We probably all know people who need, or have needed support, and who may no longer be here so this is a charity that means a lot to us.
FOODBANKS
Merlin Lash and Beauty regularly contributes to local foodbanks. We believe it is so vital to give something back to our community, especially to those who may be struggling at this difficult time.