Partnerships – Charlie. Dallas. Lancaster. Foundation

November 2024 – Winter Ball Huge Success!

victoria — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:15:41 +0000

Press Release – 10th December 2024

Nearly 250 people gathered at York Racecourse for this year’s event which was once again sponsored by York-based housebuilder Persimmon raising £24,000 for mental health charities and support services.

“The majority of the funds we have raised will be used to support our boards which signpost people to help, and the rest will be spent on our third parties which provide counselling and help directly to people in need.”

Scott Waters, managing director for Persimmon Homes Yorkshire, said: “Charlie was a popular, well-known figure in the local business community as well as an active fundraiser himself.

“Since his tragic passing, Charlie’s family and friends have done an unbelievable job in helping raise awareness of mental health, fundraising and supporting charities in the region.

“As a York company we’re especially proud to have once again sponsored this fantastic event which helps raise money for the CDLF’s work supporting mental health charities and services across the city.”

A win for Kyle Ryde at Donington supporting C.D.L.F

victoria — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:15:33 +0000

The foundation was not only delighted for Kyle and all his team and family this weekend, we were also delighted it was all achieved wearing our brothers name on his helmet. Thank you will never be enough!

Press Release.

Ryde wins to take title lead by four points into Brands Hatch finale

Kyle Ryde claimed victory in the red-flagged final race of the weekend at Donington Park to grab the lead in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings by just four points ahead of the final title Showdown at Brands Hatch.

DONINGTON DOUBLE FOR RYDE – Kyle Ryde Racing

BSB Rider, Kyle Ryde supports foundation at Donington Park.

victoria — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:06:14 +0000

Press Release. Photos @michaelhallam89

My new Shoei Helmets UK X-SPR Pro @C.D.L.Foundation Helmet for Sundays 2 Bennetts British Superbike Championship races!

Designed and and wrapped by Tommy Hill Promotions

C.D.L.F and Kyle Ryde announce a special edition Shoei Helmet to support and promote mental health. A collaboration is a continuation from Kyle’s long term sponsor Scott Taylor (Langver) who’s wife Victoria sadly lost her brother to suicide. Since the sad loss of her brother Charlie in 2020, Victoria along with her sister, Charlie’s partner and five of his closest friends, dedicate time and passion to create the life changing Charlie Dallas Lancaster Foundation.

This special edition Helmet will be auctioned at the foundations annual ball on Saturday 23rd November.

Winter Ball Date Set!

victoria — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:39:44 +0000

We are delighted to announce that our Winter Ball tickets are on sale now! Saturday 23rd November 2024. The event once again is kindly sponsored by Persimmon Homes. We would love to welcome you to the Ebor Suite at York racecourse for reception drinks followed by a beautiful three course meal and auction.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cdlf-winter-ball-kindly-sponsored-by-persimmon-homes-tickets-851440279797

Support Boards

victoria — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:52:43 +0000

In 2023 CDLF have distributed 92 of our support boards. The boards supply a network of organisations that provide support services to individuals struggling with their mental health. They also have a QR code that links you directly to a help page on our website, where you can find numbers to contact if you or someone you know is in crisis.

The boards are displayed in many different environments from doctors surgeries to gyms, sexual health clinics to classrooms, shopping malls and more.

Often people who feel they need support don’t know where to turn. The support boards allow people to take a picture and access information in their own time.

Information and accessibility is vital to saving a life. Would your work place be interested in displaying our boards if so get in touch.

2023 Annual Ball…..

victoria — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:52:01 +0000

Its a night that has become a firm engagement for the supporters of CDLF. A date that everyone has marked in their calendars, and as with our previous ball a huge success. On Saturday 7th October 180 guests packed into the Ebor Suite at York Racecourse the fizz flowed and the laughter did too.

The ball has always been and will always be about raising awareness of the work that CDLF do, but it is also the coming together and celebrating all the work that Charlie did during his life. We always aim for the night to be filled with laughter and love and we have no doubt that this was achieved this year!

The ball is hosted by our partners at Menfullness, Jack, Matty and Sam who always just hit the note just right discussing a very heart-breaking but real subject.

Monies raised on the night totalled £16,163 this will be put directly to helping those in need.

Thank you for all who came, supported and donated we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale

victoria — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:58:07 +0000

PRESS RELEASE
Champions Crowned and sale record smashed at the 2023 Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale
Once again, the Blacknose Beauties National Show and Sale has drawn exhibitors from across the country and
enthusiasts from around the world, coming together to showcase and celebrate some of the finest Valais Blacknose
sheep in the UK. Blacknose Beauties 2023 attracted almost 200 entries. Two days of competition, demonstrations, and
trade stalls provided everyone with an opportunity to enjoy themselves and learn much about this fascinating breed.
Friday’s schedule included the grading of all sheep. Using an adopted points system from Valais, Switzerland, grading is
carried out to ensure that the highest breed standards are maintained in Britain. Every Valais breeder strives to achieve
the ultimate accolade of ‘maximum points’. This year, grading was carried out by Phil Garrod, Chris Slee, and Marita
Tauni, all respected breeders themselves who have undergone training with Oberwalliser Schwarznasen
Schafzuchtverband, the Swiss Upper Valais Sheep Breeders Association. 190 animals were graded of which the high
accolade of maximum points was awarded to 11% of the overall entries.
The highest-graded sheep were eligible for Saturday’s competition and those gathered were able to witness the finest
sheep in the UK compete for the coveted title of 2023 Blacknose Beauties Supreme Champion. The event was streamed
live for enthusiasts worldwide who could not attend.
Jackie and Jack Simonini of Valais Blacknose Sheep Lakeland were awarded their first Overall Supreme Champion title
with their 2-year-old ewe, Moorahill Ingot, who was also the Female Champion. Overall Reserve Champion went to Tom
and Joan Blackwood of the Ayrshire flock with their 23-month-old ewe, Ayrshire Ingrid, who was also the Reserve
Female Champion. Overall Male Champion went to Valerie Cartner with her 18-month-old ram, Blackwoodridge Jack,
and Reserve Male Champion was awarded to Gerallt and Kerry Jones with their 17-month-old ram, Snowdonia Jago.
The ever-popular Young Handlers competitions attracted 24 entries across both classes. The age 8 and under young
handler class was won by Penny Wood of Valais Blacknose Northumberland with the best young handler aged 9 and
over being awarded to Izzy Jacobsen of Valais Blacknose Kinneff.
During this year’s event, the Society raised funds for the Charlie Dallas Lancaster Foundation (C.D.L. Foundation), which
help and supports organisations and individuals working within the Mental Health and Suicide prevention sphere. All
proceeds from the annual raffle, 25% of sales from the VBS 2023 calendar, and donations made through the local crook
markers stall were donated directly to the charity. Additionally, there was an auction of two Valais Blacknose lambs
that took place, with breeders generously donating all proceeds to the charity. These lambs were from the prizewinning flocks of Valais Blacknose Sheep Northumberland and Valais Blacknose Sheep Cheshire. The Society is delighted
to have raised a total of £8,000 for the C.D.L. Foundation.
Saturday’s action culminated with the live and online sale where 31 lots were sold. The top price went to Steve Dace of
Valais Blacknose Sheep Cheshire whose 2-year-old ram, Cheshire Incredible Hulk, sold for a record-breaking 18,000gns
to Iwan White Evans of Vale View Valais Blacknose. The second highest price was 7.000gns, which was paid by Richard
Beattie from Omagh, Co Tyrone, for Valerie Cartner’s Champion Male, Blackwoodridge Jack.
Daisy Fovargue’s Blackthorn Jackpot James was sold to T Patchett of Northallerton for 5,000gns, Heather Adams’s
Deepdale Jammy Dodger was sold to S Robinson, Mosterlon, Dorset and Deepdale Jewel was sold to Henry & Emily
Duncan, Whitehall Valais Blacknose, Dumfries at 4,500gns. The highest price for a female lot was achieved by Emily &
Henry Duncan of Whitehall Valais Blacknose with their lamb Whitehall Kaleidoscope selling at 6,000gns to Irene Gray,
Diamond Valais Blacknose, Co Antrim. Alex Burch’s in-lamb ewe, Birchfield Innocent, was sold for 2,800gns to Matthew
Morrow, from Co Tyrone.
To close, VBS Chairman Raymond Irvine added:
“These past few days have been incredible, and our show was a huge success! The animals on display were of the
highest quality, a true testament to the dedication and hard work of all the breeders who spent months preparing their
sheep for the event. It was also heartening to witness a record number of entries in our Young Handler section, and we
hope that the younger members of our community will continue to show such enthusiasm. Finally, capping off the day
with a new sales breed record was the perfect way to end things”.
He says…”A lot of effort and planning is involved in organising this event, and we appreciate the backing of our
sponsors, participants, volunteers, and attendees who make it a remarkable occasion in the Valais Blacknose schedule.
It’s delightful to see both old and new breeders come together, and all of them are dedicated to breeding the finest. I
want to extend my congratulation to every participant of this year’s event, and we’re excited to build upon this triumph
and have everyone back in 2024.”
LEADING PRICES
Lot Price Purchaser
RAMS
47 Cheshire Incredible Hulk 18,000gns Iwan Evans, Vale View, Denbighshire
56 Blackwoodridge Jack 7,000gns Beattie, OMAGH, Co Tyrone
73 Blackthorn Jackpot James 5,000gns T Patchett, Little Holtby, Noerthallerton
55 Deepdale Jammy Dodger 4,500gns S Robinson, Mosterlon, Dorset
EWES
215 Whitehall Kaleidoscope 6,000gns I Gray, Diamond Valais, Co Antrim
131 Birchfield Innocent 2,800gns Matthew Morrow, Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone

Recent Press Coverage A Mile A Life

victoria — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:16:38 +0000

Property Industry Eye

A Mile a Life 2023 – 8,432 miles completed

victoria — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:11:02 +0000

2023 marked the third year of A Mile a Life and we had more involvement than ever 280 participants and on average 800 activities per week!

Everyone taking part logged their activities on the Strava app to raise money for connected charities, helping to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health and to encourage people to make connections, reach out and speak out about their own challenges.

To help send us on our way on the day Persimmon Homes organised for Olympic gold medallist Alistair Brownlee to meet the walkers and, as part of their Community Champions Initiative, Persimmon donated £5,000 to CDLF.

We were also joined by York Central Labour MP Rachael Maskell who chairs the all party parliamentary group on mental health.

Charlie’s sister, Victoria Taylor, said: “It’s our third year of doing this.

“The idea is that it creates a big sense of community and that creates a structure or route for people because not everybody needs crisis intervention.

“We are a fundraising organisation and we then gift the money on to other mental health support networks and charities locally.

“Charlie was massively into therapy and counselling, but that’s not for everyone and we have helped other forms of support including – Box Therapy, where people get involved in non-contact boxing and are supported by a team of therapists.”

Alistair said: “To see Charlie’s family and friends coming together on what would have been his birthday like this is very special.

“I like the idea of their challenge as it doesn’t matter how you cover the miles, it’s about being active and how that helps your mental and physical health. I really believe in the importance of activity, and routine and helping people create active habits.

“Sometimes all it takes is a bit of motivation and an event like this can inspire people to do activity and that becomes a habit.”

Scott Waters, managing director for Persimmon Homes Yorkshire, who knew Charlie, said: “Charlie was well-known and much-liked in York, and we’re delighted to be able to support the fantastic work of the CDLF through our Community Champions Initiative to help them to be able to continue to do such good work.”

Partnership Lester Film Co.

victoria — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:17:40 +0000

We say it so often but its true, we could not do what we do without the strong working relationships and partners we work alongside. We have been working with Alex of Lester Film Co. for well over a year now and its an absolute pleasure working so closely with him.

Lester Film Co. is a video production company founded by Alex & Helen Lester. Combining over 20 years of marketing experience, Lester Film Co. crafts bespoke video content, from concept through to delivery, helping brands engage their audience and bring their messaging to life.

Of the partnership Alex said ‘To work alongside such a wonderful team that consistently delivers such incredible work, partnering with CDLF has to be our proudest achievement. Helping to share the foundation’s message through authentic video content is a real honour, and capturing its evolution is something we take a great deal of pride in’