MTX partnership provides free boxing sessions for NHS staff at Leighton hospital
Modular building specialist MTX, has announced its latest CSR initiative in support of NHS staff support and wellbeing.
Partnering with Maverick Stars Trust, a boxing charity which supports clubs and individuals – providing opportunities for people to achieve their goals, MTX is offering a course of free boxing sessions for all NHS staff based at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Currently delivering a state of the art 2-storey Emergency Department extension at the Trust’s headquarters, Leighton Hospital, MTX will be funding the sessions which will provide staff with an outlet through which they can reduce stress and improve fitness levels, all whilst having fun with colleagues.
The ‘Front Line Fighters’ initiative, based at South Cheshire ABC, is already doing its bit in the local community. Head Coach Nathan Clarke was recently recognised with a British Empire Medal, which acknowledges those who make a significant difference to the local community.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals will act as the pilot scheme for MTX, with plans to further roll out the initiative at its various project sites across the UK.
David Hartley, Managing Director at MTX, said: “Our NHS have done an absolutely fantastic job, particularly over the last 18 months, with the pandemic placing even greater pressures and demands upon them. We wanted to show our support by giving back to NHS employees in the trusts where we work and through partnering with Maverick Stars Trust, we can offer free boxing sessions for all for 12 months. Maverick Stars Trust already have such a positive impact on the local community, and we look forward to rolling out the scheme further over the coming months.”
James Sumner, Chief Executive of Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the support shown from individuals and businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic and appreciate every kind gesture and offer.
“Physical activity can play a key role in helping our staff to be as fit and well as they can be to deal with the pressures the NHS is under. We are therefore very grateful to MTX and the Maverick Stars Trust for offering these boxing sessions, and for choosing Mid Cheshire Hospitals as the pilot site for this fantastic initiative.”
Charlotte Gilley, Founder of Maverick Stars Trust, added: “We’re really excited to be working alongside MTX on its CSR initiatives. We hope that through the work we’re doing we’ll be able to attract new members to the local clubs and help to further support our communities. It offers a number of new opportunities for those who we work with, and of course it’s amazing to be giving back to the NHS given the incredible work they do.”
This is the first phase of the partnership with Maverick Stars Trust, with plans in place to extend the initiative further, providing apprenticeship opportunities for some of the club members.
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