Realise Training donation adds shine to Doncaster college’s hair and beauty salon

Students at Yorkshire Rose College’s new-look hair and beauty salon have new equipment courtesy of a generous donation from Realise Training Group.
 
The Doncaster salon was refurbished in October last year, providing a modern, stylish and professional environment for students, who named the salon ‘Inspired’.
 
And now, thanks to Realise, the students have new hairstyling products, model beauty heads, and other beauty products to help develop their skills.
 
The college, which is managed by registered charity The Carr Fenton Foundation, educates, trains, and cares for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, autistic, or who have other communication needs.
 
Students attending the college, based on Leger Way, have a diverse range of needs, from those with severe learning disabilities, who need one-to-one support, to those who can access a full curriculum independently.
 
Becca Lynch, fundraising officer for The Carr Fenton Foundation, said: “We are so grateful to all our partners for supporting the work we do. The equipment kindly donated by Realise is a very welcome addition to our revamped health and beauty salon, which we soon hope to open to outside bookings, providing vital experience for our students.
 
“Everyone at the salon and college would just like to say a huge thank you to Realise for choosing to support us, it really is so impactful for our students.”
 
Realise delivers market-leading training solutions in critical infrastructure sectors such as early years, health and social care, transport, and heating and plumbing.
 
Julie Taylor, Head of Strategic Partnerships in the Realise Health and Social Care department, said: “Realise is committed to building strong, meaningful relationships with organisations that make a real difference in local communities. We are so pleased to make this donation of equipment to the college for their salon and we also have a developing relationship with the Foundation’s Aspire to Be specialist employability programme as well.
 
“We recognise the vital role The Carr Fenton Foundation plays in supporting young people and adults with communication needs, learning differences and other barriers to education and employment, and we are eager to contribute to that mission.”
 
To find out more about the hair and beauty course and other vocational courses on offer at Yorkshire Rose College visit https://thecarrfentonfoundation.org.uk/college/