Making a difference together: Laurence’s story
Meet Laurence Barrow, managing director of Barrow Electrical which has been operating in Warrington for more than 20 years.
Laurence’s relationship with WHH Charity began during the Covid-19 pandemic when he joined staff at the family-run business in delivering flowers to Warrington Hospital as a show of support for our key workers.
Unfortunately in 2021 he had first-hand experience of being cared for by frontline staff when he contracted Covid and subsequently developed pneumonia, resulting in double collapsed lungs.
Treated on the Intensive Care Unit during the peak of the pandemic meant his family weren’t able to visit, leaving Laurence feeling isolated and with only hospital staff there to support him.
But thanks to WHH Charity donations he was given a special recordable teddy bear featuring the voices of his wife and daughter’s voices, to help him get through those toughest of times on his road to recovery.
Laurence said: “That thoughtful gift meant the world to me as I felt completely alone without my family by my bedside.
“After being discharged I wanted to do something more to help. Our business is rooted in the community, so giving back has always been a part of who we are.”
Since then the company have been strong supporters of WHH Charity. Whether it’s purchasing recordable story books and colouring books for the Children’s Ward, headphones for ICU patients, organising a charity football match or joining Protive Security & Surveillance Ltd at their annual charity golf day, Laurence has been there every step of the way.
“Supporting WHH hasn’t just been a charitable act for us, it has transformed us personally and professionally,” he said.
“It’s brought our team closer inspired our clients and shows that business can be a real force for good.
“This partnership shows what happens when businesses and charities unite for a common cause. It’s not just about giving it’s about growing together, making a lasting impact and showing the community what true partnership can achieve.”
For details of how your business could support Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals Charity, get in touch today by emailing whh.charity@nhs.net


