Supporting the industry for 180 years
As this year marks Perennial’s 180th anniversary, they hope to reach more people in turfcare than ever before with the message they are here to help.
Perennial is your lifeline when times get tough and the more people that know we are here, the more people we can support.
Events such as BTME last month are a great opportunity for us to connect with greenkeepers, groundsmen and suppliers across the industry and speak to more people about what Perennial does. This year we were pleased to have the opportunity to run a popular and hotly contested golf swing competition on a simulator, sponsored by Rigby Taylor. Partnerships with businesses and organisations like this are vital in helping us spread the word.
Perennial is the only organisation dedicated to helping everyone from across the turf and grounds care sectors and the wider horticulture industry, delivering front line support, advice and financial help to those facing difficulties. We help around 1,800 people and their families every year, many of whom have experienced a life-changing event such as serious injury, long-term illness, family bereavement, redundancy or family breakdown.
If you are facing difficulties or are struggling financially, physically or personally, asking for help can be very difficult. People often tell us that making the first phone call to Perennial was the hardest thing to do but no one ever regrets it and in the majority of cases we are able to make a positive difference to someone’s life. Often the issue that has promoted someone to contact Perennial is just the tip of the iceberg and they need more in-depth support, but we are here to help before the problem becomes a crisis. Our team has the knowledge and experience to help people through a whole range of issues and we will support individuals and families for as long as they need us.
During 2019 we plan to get out there, taking part in more trade shows, meeting as many of you as possible and engaging with more people about what we do. We are here to support everyone in the turfcare industry but it is only through deep-rooted partnerships within the sector that we can continue to help people that need it. We have got a busy 2019 lined up with so please get in touch if you would like to get involved. Whether that is through fundraising, joint partnerships or initiatives that you have created, we are keen to speak to you. The more support we can get, the more people we can help.
If you or someone you know needs Perennial’s help, get in touch in complete confidence.
Helpline: 0800 093 8543 | Debt advice: 0800 093 8546 | General: 0800 093 8510