Titan Manufacturing’s charity partnership with the Lantern Trust is already making a real impact, with donations helping more than 400 people access sponsored mental health sessions, and supporting four individuals in urgent need to move into supported housing.
Titan Manufacturing, a machining and fabrication company based in Weymouth, established the partnership with the Lantern Trust in November last year. They have already donated £2000 to support the charity’s work with individuals with a range of needs in Weymouth and the surrounding area.
These much-needed funds have already directly supported four individuals secure housing with intensive private support, through the charity’s assisted rent deposit scheme, explains Mike Graham, CEO of the Lantern Trust. He said:
“Many people think that housing is the end goal, but at the Lantern Trust, we know it’s just the beginning. As the only assisted rent deposit scheme in Dorset, we offer ongoing, tailored support that’s unique to each individual’s needs – helping those with nowhere else to turn address the root causes of their challenges and build lasting independence.
“Without charity partners like Titan, we simply wouldn’t be able to run this scheme – and our whole community would feel that loss. They’re helping to give people their lives back, and it’s incredibly refreshing to see.”
The partnership has been strongly supported across the whole of Titan Manufacturing, with the charity already close to many team members’ hearts after one of their own colleagues experienced homelessness.
Ryan Hanger, Director at Titan Manufacturing said:
“We’re so proud to support the Lantern Trust. Knowing that our contributions have made a visible, tangible difference in helping people find safety and stability in their lives only strengthens our commitment to this fantastic charity.
“We’ve also seen the value of their work firsthand. One of our colleagues was recently struggling – he’d been forced to live in his car and, despite our best efforts, didn’t feel able to accept help from the company. We connected him with the Lantern Trust, who supported him in a discreet and respectful way, helping him to secure a home, furnish it, and continue receiving tailored care as part of their ongoing support programme.”
Titan Manufacturing has committed to an initial 12-month partnership, with quarterly donations each supporting a different area of the charity’s work – starting with housing and mental health support. This has included funding a range of mental health and wellbeing sessions, such as chair yoga for older, isolated individuals, creative writing workshops, wellbeing support groups, drop-in sessions with doctors, and more – typically reaching around 120 people each month.
Mike Graham, CEO of the Lantern Trust, said:
“Titan Manufacturing is such an impressive local player in our community, they’re on the brink of all sorts of exciting projects and growth plans, and we’re proud to call them our partners.
“They’re engaged, compassionate, and genuinely care about the impact they’re making. Partnerships like this are so important – they show what’s possible when a local business steps up and chooses to walk alongside people on their journey to stability and self-worth.”
Over the next six months, Titan’s donations will support the Lantern Trust’s work in homelessness support, followed by benefits advice later in the year. Titan Manufacturing and the Lantern Trust are also exploring the possibility of offering work placement opportunities for those supported by the charity – further deepening their impact within the local community.
Founded in 1983, the Lantern Trust helps individuals gain confidence, break free from poverty, and be included in society. Based in Weymouth and Dorset, the charity operates as a ‘best-practice’ hub, offering everything from GP drop-ins and mental health support to benefits advice, wellbeing sessions, and personalised support according to the level of need. The charity has become a vital resource, offering life-changing support to those in need.
Titan Manufacturing, established in 2011, is a leading provider of CNC precision engineering, sheet metal fabrication, laser profile cutting, and surface finishing services. With a versatile range of services, they offer a comprehensive, full-service package that also includes parts assembly.
