Bradley's Jewellers supports York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust with Rainbow Hope donations
05 Oct 2022
Award-winning Low Petergate jeweller, led by Kay Bradley, donated special fine jewellery pieces for the Trust’s Celebration of Achievement Awards at York Racecourse.
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York, which was named Retail Jeweller of the Year at the UK Jewellery Awards 2022, has shown its support to York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity and the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust by donating special pieces for a recent raffle.
Ahead of the Trust’s annual Celebration of Achievement Awards, held at York Racecourse on Wednesday, September 21, Kay Bradley pledged a Rainbow Hope locket and four Rainbow Hope pin badges from her collection to raise vital funds and support patient care.
Kay Bradley of Bradley’s Jewellers York comments,
“We designed our Rainbow collection and the Rainbow Hope locket during the Covid-19 national lockdown in March 2020. We chose multi-coloured sapphire gemstones to capture the spirit of the NHS Rainbow, which became such a symbol of optimism, hard work, devotion and thanks during the dark days of the pandemic. I am thrilled to be able to support York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and give back to the people of my home city.”
On the night, one lucky raffle winner walked away with an 18k gold Rainbow Hope locket (RRP £2,500), designed by Kay Bradley and crafted by Charles Green & Son in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Four runners-up received a Rainbow Hope badge (RRP £195) designed by Kay Bradley and manufactured by Deakin & Francis, also in the Jewellery Quarter. All pieces are stamped with Bradley's unique Rainbow Hope logo, which was created in collaboration with Birmingham Assay Office.
“I am so proud that our Rainbow collection is British-made. We have so much talent and expertise in the UK, whether we are talking about the NHS or fine jewellery craftsmanship,” adds Kay Bradley.
The Celebration of Achievement Awards, hosted by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, recognises the exceptional achievements of individuals and teams working for the Trust. As a result of the donations by Bradley’s Jewellers York, York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity raised £1,350, which will now be directed towards improving patient care and experience and supporting staff wellbeing.
Emma Sargent, Community Fundraiser at York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity, says,
“We are incredibly grateful to Bradley’s Jewellers for their continued support of York and Scarborough Hospitals Charity. Kay’s generous donation of the exquisite Rainbow Hope locket made this raffle possible and helped us raise a fantastic amount of money to improve patient care and experience and support staff wellbeing at our hospitals. Guests really enjoyed the raffle, and the winner was delighted to be taking home such a special piece of jewellery!”
Kay Bradley adds,
“I was delighted to discover that the proud new owner of the Rainbow Hope locket worked on the Covid wards at York Hospital. I am so pleased that this piece, which is a symbol of optimism and joy in dark times, can be enjoyed by someone so deserving of our thanks and appreciation.”
The Rainbow Collection by Bradley’s Jewellers York includes the Rainbow Hope, Rainbow Daisy and Rainbow Signet lines of fine jewellery. All pieces are crafted in either 9k or 18k gold and set with multi-coloured precious sapphires. Items can be purchased online and in-store. Bespoke versions are available upon request.
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