When it comes to carbon monoxide, which is by far the most
common gas safety risk, the Gas Safe Charity is not alone in its
mission for a gas safe future for all. The charities listed on this
page tirelessly campaign for better awareness of the dangers of
carbon monoxide. They aim to raise awareness of the cause and
symptoms and provide help and support to victims.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Carbon Monoxide Awareness is a registered charity that supports
carbon monoxide poisoning victims and their families and friends.
Its founder Lynn Griffiths, a victim of CO poisoning, understands
all too well the damage this toxic gas can do. The charity
organises a Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week every year to raise
awareness of the cause and symptoms. They also raise awareness of
other products of combustion associated with the burning of Gas,
Oil, Coal and Wood. Visit the website to find out more.
The Carbon Monoxide and Gas Safety Society
The Carbon Monoxide and Gas Safety Society (CO-Gas Safety) is an
independent registered charity with cross party support at the
House of Commons and European Parliament. Launched in January 1995,
the charity works to try to reduce accidents from carbon monoxide
poisoning and other gas dangers. They lobby for changes to prevent
gas incidents and whenever they can, they help and advise victims.
Visit the website to
find out more.
Dominic Rodgers Trust
The Dominic Rodgers Trust has been raising awareness of the
dangers of carbon monoxide since 2004 and has been a registered
charity since 2009. Stacey Rodgers set up the Trust after her
10-year-old son Dominic died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a
neighbours flue and faulty boiler.
The Trust, which is based in Kirklees, aims to campaign for high
levels of gas safety, particularly related to the prevention of
carbon monoxide poisoning and to promulgate educational and
environmental programs for children parents and families.
They work with many organisations including the Kirklees Carbon
Monoxide Awareness Group (KCOAG). The is made up of a few
organisations, including The Dominic Rodgers Trust, Kirklees
Neighbourhood Housing, Northern Gas Networks, the Anchor Trust,
Sadeh Lok, The Enterprise, and United Utilities.
The charity's recent awareness campaigns include advertising on
buses; an initiative called WarmZone where 100,000 properties in
Kirklees got a free carbon monoxide alarm. They also run a
successful educational workshop for primary school children in
Kirklees, in partnership with Mad Science of Yorkshire and Humber.
The 30-minute workshop, which has gone into 50 schools, included
interactive quizzes, demonstrations and opportunities for the
children to join the Mad Scientists on stage. The workshops end
with a quick test to see how much the children have understood
about carbon monoxide.
You can find out more about The
Dominic Rodgers Trust on Facebook.
