Cleaning firm makes a big difference

Daily Maid Hartlepool – which provides domestic cleaning services – is one of the latest success stories from Businesses for Community – a partnership between HartlePower and Hartlepool Borough Council’s Adult Social Care Team.

Businesses for Community supports new business start-ups in Hartlepool that can help adults aged 60+ and adults with disabilities and long-term illnesses to retain control over their lives, achieve their goals, connect with the things that are important to them and participate in their communities.

The project offers a range of support including start-up funding, one- to–one guidance from a business development officer and help with writing business plans and business administration.

Daily Maid Hartlepool was set up by Charlotte Gatenby with help from her mum Sue Campbell, who runs a Billingham-based cleaning firm of her own.

Charlotte Gatenby (right) and her mum Sue Campbell

“We help people keep on top of housework that people may be struggling with – from general cleaning, deep cleaning rooms and emptying bins to changing beds and even changing light bulbs – the list is endless,” said Charlotte.

“It gives us great satisfaction to know that we are helping people to continue to live independently in their own homes and by taking away some of the daily stresses we are enabling them to enjoy their lives more.”

Daily Maid Hartlepool can be contacted on 07873 858795.

If you are interested in starting your own Business for Community, contact HartlePower Development Officer Nancy Pout on 01429 555605 or email nancypout@hartlepower.co.uk.