Evo500s Platform Lift - Church House, Caversham, Berkshire

Client
Church House in Caversham has been owned by the Parish of Caversham, Thameside and Mapledurham since 1943. A handsome building, it is home to the Parish Office and Caversham Good Neighbours, a local charity providing transport for the elderly and disabled. Its large community hall, which is available for public hire, is used by many community organisations and special interest groups too − everyone from allotment holders to railway enthusiasts and Pilates groups.

Problem
The handsome Church House in Caversham is home to the parish office, a charity for the elderly and disabled and many community groups. Access to the large hall and the charity’s office on the first floor was only possible via a narrow and steep staircase. This was deterring groups from using the building as it was
difficult for some members of the community to manage the stairs and to transport equipment easily.

Solution
An EVO500S Internal Platform Lift was installed to facilitate access to the first floor. A truly flexible solution for many environments, the EVO500S has a range of eight platform sizes available, can travel up to 13m with up to 5 stops and entrances and exits available to 3 sides. It operates smoothly with soft start and comes with many reassuring safety features as standard making it a popular choice for wheelchair users. It’s straightforward, fast and economical to install too.

Testimonial
Nigel Smith, Chairman of the Church House Leadership Team, said: “We are delighted that, for the first time, the whole of Church House is at last accessible to people in wheelchairs, those with walking frames and parents with pushchairs. I have received many comments appreciating this welcome addition to the building’s amenities and I would have no hesitation in recommending Evo lifts to other organisations that need a simple, practical lift installed in their premises.”