Cobra has donated a range of lawncare equipment to East Midlands based charity, Rainbows, to help with the maintenance of its grounds and outdoor spaces.

L-R: Andy Lupton (Rainbows), Roger Lawson (Henton & Chattell), Jez Trivett (Rainbows)

Rainbows is the only hospice in the East Midlands providing care and support for children, young people and families impacted by life-limiting conditions. Opening in 1994, the charity provides end of life care, symptom management, short breaks and respite care bringing support and happiness to their lives. It also provides bereavement support for parents and siblings.

The hospice has faced difficulty maintaining its outdoor spaces over the past year with Covid-19 restrictions prohibiting any volunteers from entering the site, and maintenance staff being limited to just one.

Cobra say they understand how important outdoor spaces can be to people, so wanted to do something to help support the charity.

Following a site visit by Cobra machine specialist Roger Lawson, it was determined that the MX5645PB lawn mower and the multi-tool MT270K kit, which includes a long reach hedge trimmer, pruner and brush cutter, would be most suitable for the Rainbows site and would provide the greatest benefit. Cobra say the donation, which took place on 22nd June, will make it easier for the charity to look after its grounds and outdoor spaces, helping to create a beautiful, restorative space for patients, visitors, and staff.

Kate Golding, head of organisational giving at Rainbows, commented, “We would like to thank Cobra for their donations, which will help us to keep our gardens in a fantastic condition. Our outdoor space is such an important part of the hospice and is enjoyed by the children, young people and their families - often at a time of reflection. The support of companies like Cobra is pivotal to our work.”

Cobra anaging director, Peter Chaloner, said, “We’re delighted to be donating a range of our lawncare tools to Rainbows. Its work provides vital support to those suffering with life limiting illnesses and their families, so we wanted to help them maintain their outdoor spaces, as we know how a well-kept garden can offer a host of benefits. We are honoured to be a part of making a great space for the staff and families at Rainbows.”