Supporting the community: donation makes a difference to local hospice

18 June 2025

At Alpha, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting those who support others. That’s why we were proud to donate a new boiler to St Teresa’s Hospice in Darlington, ensuring patients, staff, and volunteers have a warm and comfortable environment during their most challenging times.

The request came to us via a trusted local installer who has a longstanding relationship with the hospice. In a true show of generosity, Andrew Thomas of Blackwell Heating and Plumbing, not only installed the boiler free of charge but also coordinated the whole project.

Andrew is a relatively new partner to Alpha, but in recent months has begun offering our products as an option on his quotes. This has led to a few installs of our E-Tec boilers and the specification of our Custom Hybrid heat pump and boiler system for an upcoming installation in July.

We’re incredibly proud to have played a small role in supporting the vital work of St Teresa’s and honoured to work alongside people who share our values and are committed to making a positive impact.

Nicola Myers, Chief Executive of St Teresa’s Hospice, sent a heartfelt message of thanks to Stephen McLauchlan, local Area Sales Manager for Alpha:

“On behalf of everyone at St Teresa’s Hospice, I would like to express our sincere and deep gratitude to you and the team at Alpha for your exceptionally generous donation of a new boiler.

“Your support means the world to us. Not only does it ensure a warm, safe and comfortable environment for our patients, their families, our staff and volunteers, it also removes a significant financial burden from the charity at a time when resources are stretched more than ever.

“Your generosity reflects Alpha’s incredible community spirit and commitment to making a difference. The practical impact of this gift will be felt every single day by those in our care and it’s a contribution that exemplifies kindness in action.”

This collaboration is a testament to the positive outcomes that can happen when manufacturers, installers, and charities come together with a shared purpose. We’re grateful to Andrew for his generosity and proud to support the community and organisations whose work touches so many lives every day.