Pictured: (l-r) Katie Price (PPDG), Louise Hyett (PPDG), Tracey Davis New Dawn), Paul Barker and Mark Jones

Generous workers at a local training and employment specialist have provided much needed kitchen appliances for New Dawn, a Hereford charity helping the homeless move into independent living.

Staff from Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG) in St Owen St drew down funds from their company's payroll giving scheme to purchase kettles, toasters, cutlery and other much needed utensils.

New Dawn Floating Support began in 2002 to support young people who having secured a Local Housing Association property, found themselves at risk of eviction through debt and rent arrears.

In the last nine years around 150 young people of varying ages and backgrounds have been helped by the charity who have provided support in gaining a tenancy or support to maintain an existing one.

Manager Tracy Davis conveyed her gratitude by saying: "A big thanks to all those who contribute to the scheme. This is a fantastic donation that will be well received by those possess little or no personal belongings. Such donations make a huge difference; maybe for the first time in their life people may have their own front door and items to call their own."

Hereford manager Louise Hyett has experienced fist-hand just what a difference the charity can make.

"I nominated them because although someone has a new home you realise they need many things that we all take for granted." She said. "As a community spirited organisation we have the ability to use the fund for the benefit of those less fortunate whilst giving a helping hand to local charities."

PPDG operates an extensive community support programme and is extremely proud of recently surpassing the £150,000 milestone of giving back to over 350 worthy causes through payroll donations since inception in in 2004.

For more information about Pertemps People Development Group, please visit their website here: www.ppdg.co.uk