A team of installers that provide free plumbing and heating for worthy causes are set to work on a new project for the homeless in Grimsby, and have praised a leading copper distributor’s crucial role in making it happen.
Coventry-based Lawton Tubes, a leading supplier of copper tube and fittings that has worked with Warriors of Warmth on many projects, will be donating more than £1,000 of copper tube towards the work.
Charity Warriors of Warmth works around the country on a wide mix of projects, from installing central heating in foodbanks to new radiators in homeless shelters, and it relies on donations of materials from suppliers to carry out the work for free.
Its latest project involves installing a heat pump, gas boiler and radiators at a disused three-storey bank in Grimsby so it can be converted into a homeless shelter for the Christian Action Resource Enterprise (CARE), which provides help with housing, essentials, and one-to-one support in the town.
“CARE does vital work in Grimsby for those in need, so when we heard they wished to convert an old bank into a new dwelling for homeless people, we were only too happy to step in. It will need a full central heating system installed as part of the work, which is where we come in. But we cannot do this without a strong network of installers on the ground and suppliers who can provide the materials. Copper is one of those, and we’re delighted Lawton Tubes is stepping up again to donate a significant amount towards the project.”
Jonathon Hallam, Founder of Warriors of Warmth
Jonathon originally founded Warriors of Warmth to enable organisations which have struggled for cash to make vital repairs or start new projects that will benefit their communities.
Alongside the upcoming homeless shelter in Grimsby, Warriors of Warmth have supported with projects all over the country, including foodbanks in Stratford-upon-Avon and Windsor, a charitable city farm in Nottingham, and a Scouts hall in Doncaster to name a few.
Jonathon was able to secure copper for these projects after reaching out to Robert Lawton, a Director at Lawton Tubes, for their support.
“Having reliable suppliers that are happy to donate their products is such an important part of being able to complete a project successfully. We partnered with Lawton Tubes after a lot of traders in our network recommended them when we needed a copper supplier. It didn’t take long after I reached out to secure a partnership between us. Copper is a vital and sometimes expensive resource for installation projects, so to have Lawton on board was fantastic. It’s fair to say that without the generosity of Robert Lawton and the team, these projects would not have happened. We’re so grateful to them.”
Jonathon Hallam, Founder of Warriors of Warmth
Lawton Tubes was formed in 1918 and has grown into a global business that now exports to more than 40 countries, turns over £230 million and employs 150 staff.
“We’re a key supplier to the installer trade, and while our 100% recyclable copper is used in many large commercial projects, we are also keen to provide our materials for worthy causes. When Jonathon reached out to us after the endorsements from his network of installers, we were so impressed by his enthusiasm and felt we should be getting on board. It’s very rewarding to see that our copper donations have already made such a difference to organisations up and down the country, and we are looking forward to seeing the impact of our donation on the CARE project in Grimsby.”
Robert Lawton, Director of Marketing and International Sales
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