Accrington based Personnel Checks, a top registered DBS Umbrella Body and safeguarding

business sponsored SLYNCS’ 4th Annual Dinner and Awards on Friday 24th March 2017.

 

The event took place at Maida Restaurant in Blackburn and was attended by 220 guests. The

theme of the evening was ‘Bridging Blackburn’ where young people used their skills and

talents to raise awareness around issues within their local areas which cause barriers to

integration.

 

Michelle Mellor, Personnel Checks Managing Director and Lead Signatory attended the

event and presented the award for Professional of the Year.

 

The award recognised a professional that keeps our children and young people safe. An

outstanding member of staff in either a formal or informal establishment working in a way

that keeps young people protected from harm whilst at the same time encouraging,

developing and empowering the next generation.

 

The judges awarded the accolade to Hilary Ward, Education Welfare Officer and

safeguarding lead at St Thomas’s Centre, Blackburn.

 

The rest of the evening was filled with performances from young people who attend SLYNCS

forums, using moving and creative ways to demonstrate what ‘Bridging Blackburn’ meant to

them.

 

Commenting on the evening Michelle Mellor said; “Myself and the rest of the Personnel

Checks team are honoured to be a sponsor for such an inspiring event, recognising

individuals who are leading the way to bring communities together.

 

As a national safeguarding business, we go to huge lengths to raise awareness of many of

the issues which have been highlighted this evening and it’s fantastic to see young people

tackling these issues head on to help others who may currently be facing them,”

 

CEO of SLYNCS, Jaffer Hussain also commented on the evening saying; “I am so fortunate to

lead an organisation that is at the forefront of innovative youth empowerment, engagement

and community development.

 

Bridging Blackburn is about ensuring that our young people live in a world where they

understand they can do anything if their mind and heart is set on the challenge and task on

hand.”