Battery manufacturer GS Yuasa, have donated two of their industry-leading Yuasa YBX5625 Super Heavy Duty (SHD) batteries to a homeless group, called Helping Open People’s Eyes (H.O.P.E). The batteries will be used to power a bus which provides shelter for homeless people in and around Newport in South Wales.

Led by Ian Smith and his wife Tammy, H.O.P.E aim to help rough sleepers in the Newport area by offering them somewhere safe to stay. The team consists exclusively of volunteers and relied on donations from their local community to repurpose a former London bus. With 12 beds, showering facilities and a fully kitted-out kitchen, the bus offers temporary refuge as well as space to socialise.

The battery manufacturer also donated one of its Yuasa smart chargers to maintain the battery’s performance. Ian, founder of the group, said, “GS Yuasa have been established in the area for years and we approached them in the hope they might be able to help, to say we are overwhelmed by their support would be an understatement! Their donation will allow us to continue to provide somewhere safe to stay for those who need it most.”

The Yuasa YBX5625 SHD is specifically designed for use in heavy duty applications such as commercial vehicles. Its low self-discharge rate and maintenance free design make it the perfect solution for H.O.P.E. It’s part of the four-tiered Yuasa YBX SHD range which provides one of the most comprehensive and highest specification offers on the market.