The work that charities do is priceless; an amazing shoulder of support for those that need it. Equally the work that people do voluntarily to create the opportunities to fundraise is just as is important and I’m so very proud of what my Father-in-Law has and continues to achieve. Never underestimate the value of either your financial contribution or your non-financial support to any charity. They need you and one day you may just need them. #payitforward
Probably one of the lesser used corporate benefits - charity fund matching. Such an important part for any business who can, to take responsibility and give back to the communities who support us. Something I’ve taken advantage of at HSBC every year for the last 22! I’m so incredibly proud of my dad, who, after losing two of his friends to their individual battles with cancer, decided to do something about it. Since 2003, we have walked every year (except 2020) in their memory, and he’s raised £211k over that time for various cancer charities, the main ones being Marie Curie, The Oesophageal Patients Association, Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK. Before he retired from his business, there were numerous business associates in his network who also supported with generous donations and by taking part. Some still do to this day despite his retirement 8 years ago. It must be hard for charities in times of economic hardship, which is why corporate support becomes so much more important. Importantly, for anyone who would like to donate (please do if you can!) here is the just giving link: https://lnkd.in/evtbCjhf For anyone who is interested, here is my Dad’s website, which is now maintained by my sister who had to learn how to do this from scratch after our much beloved friend and techy support passed away a few years ago. https://lnkd.in/ea3z6twU Thank you for reading. And, if you fancy joining us next year for a lovely jaunt around the Chatsworth country side with a welcoming Yorkshire bunch, the website will be updated with next years details soon! Work colleagues - beware - I’ll be hounding you next week!
