Absolutely overwhelmed by the support of the Foundation – this is huge for me
The Gus Robinson Foundation – Formed in 2014
Supporting Young People on the Pathway to Successful Careers
Building an amazing future THE CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE PROJECT in Partnership with Hartlepool College of Further Education
The late Gus Robinson played a huge part in developing the local construction industry, and also the skills of the individuals who worked for his company.
As a memorial to Gus’s legacy the Foundation will be supporting a series of projects showcasing constructing excellence.
The Project will emulate HCFE's Engineering Project Award in that it will encourage yougsters to aspire high and aid them in their continued education or enhance their career prospects in the field of Construction
Should you know of any youngster who needs financial support to attain their goals and aspirations - please let them know about the Gus Robinson Foundation.
Recent Beneficiaries include:
Harry Henderson - Permorning Arts support
Courtney Hunter - Bursary for educational costs
Joanne Lake - support towards costs for Work the World trip to Zambia
Manilla Cycling - funding for Race Suits
Seaton Carew Cricket Club - contribution towards equipment costs
Oakesway Netball Club - equipment for Mini-Bees Group 3-5 year olds
Amy Richardson School of Dance - Dance World Championships support funding
Restoration of the Ward Jackson Bandstand - to enable local youngsters to perform (in partnership with the Friends of Ward Jackson)
Catholic Club FC - funding towards new kit
Nathan Warren - assisting with work travel costs
Bethany Palfreeman - support for training costs
Miss Toni's Dance Academy - funding for yougsters to perform at the West End
Perry Gardener, championship swimmer - assisting with training costs
Shannon and Ciara Hanson - financial support for Trampolining competition costs
Great Places Tees Valley - funding for Hartlepool WaterFront event
Hartlepool Sporting Council - recognition and support of sporting achievement Award
Hartlepoool Wadokai - continuing financial support of competition costs
Hartlepool Special Needs Support Group - funding of a group project
West View School - sports kit funding
Dungeon BJJ and Little Gargoyles - new premises' set up costs and equipment
H C F E - Constructing Excellence Award
William Ogden, African Adventure - assisting the funding of Personal Development course
Shannon Hanson, Trampolining Competitor - assistance with travel costs
Hartlepool Tennis Club - new equipment
Reece Robinson - World Challenge funding
2nd year support for Changing Futures Mentoring Project - funding for 2 no. youngsters
Jake Kitching - Performing Arts Student, ongoing support
HCFE Engineering Project Award - Annual Award
Hartlepool Business Forum Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Annual Award
Chloe Fisher - England Team Twirling Competitor - financial support towards competition costs
Changing Futures NE Mentoring Programme, funding for 4 no. youngsters
Daniel Cope - Sporting Bursary
HCFE Sporting Achievement Award - Annual Award
HCFE Aerospace Cadetships x 2 no. - Annual Award
HCFE Project Award - Annual Award
HCFE Apprentice of the Year - Annual Award
If you would like to be considered for funding, please apply in writing to: Jeanette Henderson, Gus Robinson Foundation, Stranton House, West View Road, Hartlepool TS24 0BW