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Charity & CSR, Cleaning & Facilities Management, News

Cleanology charity fundraiser tops £14,000 for The Hygiene Bank

Over 100 of the best-known names in cleaning and FM have come together to raise an impressive £7,000 in cash and a further £7,000 in product donations to support The Hygiene Bank charity in tackling hygiene poverty in the UK.

Organiser and host of last night’s fundraiser, Dominic Ponniah, CEO of Cleanology, (pictured left) described the support as incredible: “The generosity we’ve seen has been overwhelming, we had to upscale our plans several times to adapt to demand for tickets. It shows that people across industry are willing to collaborate to support action for hygiene poverty, which is a serious issue for many in the UK.”

With a fifth of the population living in poverty, many struggle to buy even basics for personal hygiene and cleaning their homes. Figures show that one in three people has had to go without hygiene essentials, with people choosing to forego hygiene products before they are forced to accept donations from a food bank.

The event took place at Cleanology’s headquarters in Clapham, South West London, where guests mingled over drinks and canapés before the serious business began. A charity auction saw tough bidding over a range of lots all donated by Cleanology clients, including luxury kitchen appliances from Smeg; dinner at trendy London restaurants Bistrotheque and Scalini; a private tour of the Maddox Gallery; a floristry course at McQueens, and a £250 gift card from luxury Italian lingerie company Intimissimi. Raffle prizes included donations from Biscuiteers, Joe & Seph’s Popcorn and Innocent Drinks. But the biggest sale of the night was a pair of signed Ronaldo and Messi football boots, offered by Rahul Moodgal, a trustee at The Hygiene Bank, which sold for a staggering £950.

Donations from the night will go to The Hygiene Bank charity. Edgar Penollar, CEO of The Hygiene Bank (pictured right) said: “The Hygiene Bank has grown from a simple belief that everyone should be able to access what we need to keep clean. It’s not right that feeling clean should be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society, yet many of us are living in poverty and can’t afford the basics. Each of our 150 Hygiene Bank projects encourages the public and businesses to donate in-date, unused products via our localised network of drop-off points. Products are collected, sorted, and distributed to organisations such as charities, local authority services, and schools – which then redistribute to their service users experiencing hygiene poverty.

“Cleanology’s incredible ongoing support not only raises vital funds for the charity but, by spreading awareness, allows our voice to be heard.”

Guests at Cleanology’s first annual fundraiser included Chairman of The Hygiene Bank, Tom Poynter; Bruce Bratley, Founder and CEO of First Mile; Nick Winstone, CEO Bothongo Hygiene Solutions; Simon Henderson, CEO of Darwin Clayton; and Syed Ahemd, Founder and CEO of Savortex.

CEO and Founder of waste management firm First Mile, Bruce Bratley, said: “The work of The Hygiene Bank is incredibly important and it is fantastic that Cleanology is backing it. In addition to the health implications of a clean home and good personal hygiene, the mental wellness impact of being clean is massive. We all know how positive we feel after cleaning our homes or how zingy we feel after a shower and good scrub. I think the mental positivity delivered by the Hygiene Bank will grow and grow. First Mile is delighted to be supporting Cleanlogy’s Hygiene Bank fundraising evening.”

Ponniah said: “Our previous fundraisers have involved collections of products for The Hygiene Bank. For example, Cleanology’s own donation of hand sanitiser amounted to over £13,000 in value, while janitorial suppliers donated dozens of their environmentally-friendly paper products, such as hand wipes and toilet roll. The resulting campaign generated a whopping tonne of hygiene products, ranging from hand sanitiser and spray to toilet roll and tissues.

“This time we wanted to take things further, and we have shown what can be achieved by working together. We aim to make this an annual event, and continue to spread awareness of hygiene poverty.”

Nick Winstone added: “Bothongo Hygiene Solutions is delighted to be donating 1,000 bottles of sanitiser to The Hygiene Bank, in recognition of the fantastic work it is doing to alleviate hygiene poverty. Seeing that it was attending a reception hosted by Cleanology, with whom we have a long-standing association as a Group, we thought it made sense to present the donation with Cleanology at the event.”

Other sponsors included Liberty Hygiene, which provided the red carpet; Soap2o, which provided the marquee and lighting, ICE (Industrial Cleaning Equipment), which donated a raffle prize; and janitorial suppliers Castle, Futures and Foremost, which all donated products to be sent local Hygiene Bank projects. Leading technology company, Savortex, donated a state-of-the-art electric hand dryer to be sent to a school currently being supported by The Hygiene Bank.

 

Charity & CSR, News, Property

Sale of showhome furniture raises more than £30,000 for Cancer Research UK

A Bristol-based housebuilder has contributed over £30,000 to Cancer Research UK, after auctioning off showhome furniture to members of staff.

The money raised came from six separate auctions held by Bellway’s South West division, which is based in Bristol. Items of furniture which had been on display in showhomes at developments across the region were sold to the highest bidder.

Bellway double matched the money raised at the events – leading to a total donated to the charity of £31,211.37.

Cancer Research UK is Bellway’s national charity partner, and the housebuilder has raised more than £1.6 million nationally since 2016 from direct donations and fundraising initiatives.

Rachel Way, Sales Manager for Bellway South West, initiated and organised the charity auctions on behalf of the housebuilder.

Rachel said: “We have held six furniture auctions to date so far and with Bellway’s double price match contribution, we’ve managed to raise over £30,000 for Cancer Research UK, which is amazing.

“During these challenging times charities have struggled to raise money so this was an ideal way for us to help and we intend to continue this initiative whenever this opportunity arises.”

As well as raising money for a worthwhile cause, the auctions also ensure that showhome furniture is reused.

Rachel said: “We buy new and unused furniture for each showhome, so when a showhome closes we look for a way of disposing of the furniture in a sustainable way.

“What better way to recycle the furniture than to offer it for sale via an auction to staff whilst raising money for Bellway’s charity? It is for a good cause and the buzz of each auction within the division is brilliant.

“I take photos of each item, give it a lot number, and prepare a bidding sheet. All bids are collated and the highest bid wins. It is always a great event and the winners get a good product at a good price.”

Bellway South West is currently building new homes in Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucestershire.

For more information, visit bellway.co.uk.

 

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Charity & CSR

Scottish Endurance Cyclist, Josh Quigley, To Make New Charity Attempt At Greatest Distance Cycled in A Week Record

Josh Quigley, the Scottish round-the-world endurance cyclist, is to make a second charity attempt at the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the greatest distance cycled in a week – unpaced. Josh’s bid will take place from 13th – 20th September 2021, and an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ adjudicator will officially confirm Josh’s record at Braemar Highland Games Park.

Josh’s new attempt will aim to raise £10,000 for a charity called Feeding Communities, which was founded by Thomas Franks — Josh’s main sponsor — through the Thomas Franks Foundation. Josh’s previous bid raised over £10,000 for Arthritis Action, and he’s hoping to raise the same (if not more) this time around for Feeding Communities. Feeding Communities is dedicated to ending food poverty. It has delivered around 900,000 free, fresh meals to charities, community initiatives and the NHS.

To donate to Josh’s fundraiser for Feeding Communities, please visit:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/josh-quigley7dayrecord2

 After suffering a severe knee injury, Josh was forced to abandon his bid on 30th April 2021 — five days in and with 1,215 miles completed. It was a heartbreaking moment, as the full-time professional athlete had set a pace that would have ultimately seen him succeed. Since then, Josh, who turned 29 at the start of September, has undergone intensive rehabilitation and recovery — and has been training hard with the determination and resolution that has helped him overcome so much. Now ready to take on this immense challenge, today Josh is calling on those who came out to support him last time to cheer him on once again. Josh hopes these supporters will give him that all-important extra boost and that he’ll finally set his first official world record. 

“I’m excited to get back out on my bike and get this record set,” comments Josh. “This challenge has been hanging over me since injury forced me to pull out of the last attempt. But I’m fit, focused, and ready to get the job done.”

He continues: “I can’t tell you how much the support I got from the local communities along my route meant to me and the amount of motivation and determination it inspired. It would mean the world if those people were around to cheer me on during this attempt too.”

The world record for the greatest distance cycled in a week – unpaced has been broken three times in the last five years. The current record stands at 2,177 miles. It was set in Spain by Australian pro-cyclist Jack Thompson between 28th September and 4th October 2020, when he cycled an average of 311 miles each day. To break Thompson‘s record, Josh aims to cycle a daily average of 320 miles. He will cycle a similar but shorter route to the one he took in April. It will still take him in a loop between Aberdeen and the Cairngorms but will focus more on the areas — such as Peterculter and Ballater — where so many people lined the roads to cheer him on.

Josh‘s GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt sponsor is Thomas Franks. Frank Bothwell, Founder of Thomas Franks, comments, “We have supported Josh for many years now, ever since his last round-the-world campaign. He is an inspirational young athlete who gives people hope. His aspiration to win is a lesson to us all. Josh never gives up, just keeps moving forward and this second attempt of the world record, is a prime example.

David Geddes, President of the Braemar Royal Highland Society, said, “We look forward to welcoming Josh to the home of the Braemar Gathering. The games park is the perfect setting to complete his journey. There have been many records broken here over the years, and we hope this fact provides him with inspiration. We wish Josh every success and hope his name can be added to the history books in keeping with our tradition of breaking sporting records.”

To follow Josh’s progress during his record attempt, please visit:

https://www.followmychallenge.com/live/josh/7days/

To learn more about Josh and his cycling journey, please check out his website and social media:  www.joshquigley2026.com 

Charity & CSR, News

Charitable donations enable Maidenhead karting track to give free access to more families

Absolutely Karting in Maidenhead is able to give more children and young adults with additional needs the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of go karting for free after receiving an additional specially adapted twin-seat kart.

The kart gives young people as much or as little control as they choose whilst being driven around the track by an Absolutely Karting instructor.

These sessions are run by Absolutely Together, which is part of the Absolutely Leisure Group, a registered charity, working with families who have children and young adults with additional needs. It aims to put thousands of smiles on faces across the area by giving them free access to leisure activities they can take part in as a family – something that is not always possible due to financial or physical restrictions.

Following a donation to Absolutely Together from the Louis Baylis Charitable Trust and the Wooden Spoon charity, Absolutely Karting has been able to restart its programme that provides free karting sessions every Saturday morning to the families that Absolutely Together works with. As the track is now fully open again, Absolutely Karting is delighted to be welcoming drivers back, and thanks to the twin-seat kart, every member of the family is able to race against each other.

Matt Schofield, Venue Manager at Absolutely Karting in Maidenhead, commented:

“Now we have two twin-seat karts at the track, and have received the donation to enable us to restart our free karting programme, we’re able to provide karting sessions to more families in our area. Those supported by Absolutely Together often struggle to find activities to help get a family member with additional needs active, and everyone at Absolutely Karting enjoys welcoming these families and giving them an experience they can all enjoy together.

“Thanks to Absolutely Together, the Wooden Spoon charity and the Louis Baylis Charitable Trust. It’s the efforts of all these organisations which have enabled us to continue to offer karting; the support really will make a difference to families across our area.”

Families who would like to enjoy free karting every Saturday morning at Absolutely Karting Maidenhead simply need to contact them to book a space.

Charity & CSR, News

Swansea based social action project, Matthew’s House launches UK’s first-of-its-kind crisis support app

Swansea-based homelessness and food poverty social action project Matthew’s House (of The Hill Church Charity) is launching a new smartphone app called Hope in Swansea – the first of its kind in the UK – connecting people in need of hope with the organisations in Swansea who provide it.

Signposting support available for housing, mental health, food poverty, isolation, abuse, seeking asylum, discrimination, or even a warm shower, this free app will provide location-specific, cross-organisation information with one simple click of a button: “Hope is just a click away”.

This directory of support services for vulnerable people was founded by Matthew’s House (a project of The Hill Church charity) thanks to funding support from Swansea Council, Children’s society and their friends of Matthew’s House scheme.

Matthew’s House has since networked with several vital organisations across Swansea to ensure that all areas are represented in the app, with more than 60 support providers registered. Quick and accurate updates will be shared by all participating support providers to show their opening hours, access criteria, availability, and service provisions.

Thom Lynch, Project Manager at Matthew’s House, said “We are really proud to launch such an incredible app which will transform how support is offered and found for people struggling every day. Our key objective as an organisation has always been to provide hospitality and hope to those who need it, and we are confident this app will do just that.

“The app was born out of conversations with hundreds of people needing crisis support, and those who work in the support sector. We found that the process of answering an individual’s questions on where they could find the various support they needed was often incredibly time consuming; searching through different folders or emails to find simple contacts and information, which were often outdated.

“This app will instead allow organisations to register and regularly update vital information which will enable fast action and tangible results for Swansea’s most vulnerable citizens. It is a balance of being professional but personal welcoming every type of user to benefit for no cost at all.

The long-term goal is that the general public will utilise Hope in Swansea as well as professionals and volunteers when they come across someone in need of any type of support – be it a neighbour, friend, family member, or perhaps a stranger on the street. This app could make all the difference.”

The wider Matthew’s House team, who recently won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, hopes that Hope in Swansea will unite services across the city, with plans to develop the app even further in reach and accessibility for people who could benefit from it.

Matthew’s House Team Leader, Ellie Phillips, added: “We are so excited to launch this app. It app will not only ensure swift action and results for our guests, it will mean that we free up time to help more people. As we prepare the app we are finding that there is so much support in our city we didn’t even realise was there.”

“This app will truly revolutionise how we at Matthew’s House and all support services across Swansea will operate going forward.”

Alyson Pugh, Swansea Council’s joint Cabinet Member for Supporting Communities, said: “When Thom at Matthew’s House first approached us with idea of the app we were really keen to be involved and I’m very proud that Swansea Council has been able to help.

“I have such admiration for all the staff and volunteers at Matthew’s House for their kindness and creativity in finding new ways of helping people. Thom is a much-needed breath of fresh air in these hard times.

“Swansea Council is committed to supporting our vulnerable residents and this technology will help people in need find the right services at the right time.”

The fast, simple, free app will be available for anyone to download from today (31 Aug) – whether downloading in case of emergencies, or in a professional or voluntary contact, or even in readiness for a time someone reaches out to you.

For any other organisations wishing to get involved, get in touch with Matthew’s House directly on hopeinswansea@matthewshouse.org.uk for further information or visit hopeinswansea.org.uk.

 

Image Caption: Tom Lynch and Alison Pugh

Accounts and Accountancy, Charity & CSR, FInance, News

Sayer Vincent is recruiting Charity Auditors as part of their 2021/22 growth strategy

Sayer Vincent, the award-winning firm of charity auditors and advisers, is looking to recruit experienced charity auditors as the firm takes on more clients following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qualified auditors will work as part of the audit team doing statutory audits along with other client assignments, such as due diligence, VAT, internal audits, and training activities. They will also provide coaching to less experienced colleagues.

Sayer Vincent works exclusively with charities and social purpose organisations and is looking for people with external audit experience but who may not necessarily have worked with charities or social purpose organisations before. However, they need to share a passion for the charity sector and want to make a difference in their audit career.

Jonathan Orchard, Partner at Sayer Vincent said, “This year we’re busier than ever and we’re looking to expand our audit team to work with both our existing clients and new ones. There is an increasing demand for our services, and we are taking on more clients throughout the UK.

“The past 18 months have been an extremely challenging time for charities. Many have seen their income reduce, at the same time when demand for their services has increased. We are dedicated to helping them become more effective in how they manage their finances, so they can achieve the best outcomes for their beneficiaries.

“We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, and the chance to become part of a brilliant team committed to doing the best work for clients. As an organisation we place value on employees as individuals, and learning, development and fairness are part of our organisational values. We encourage auditors looking for their next career move to apply.”

Joanna Pittman is a Partner at Sayer Vincent. Commenting on what she enjoys about the charity sector, Joanna says, “Almost 20 years into my career, I still love my work and I am proud to be a Sayer Vincent partner. I love working with charities and offering them the financial expertise they may not have in-house. This might be audit, accounting, tax, risk management or governance Sayer Vincent enables me to work with many organisations who are very different, but who all share values focused on people, rather than profits.”

Irene Mortimer is a manager who joined Sayer Vincent in 2017, having previously worked for PwC and the Audit Commission. She says, “Charities need our help, and they look to us for guidance and support. I’m engaged with clients year-round, not just when their audit is due. This means I know what is happening in the charity and I build up a great rapport with them

“The best part of the job for me is the people, both the staff at Sayer Vincent and the clients. I work with. I enjoy the variety of my diverse portfolio and listening to the challenges each charity is facing. It’s really rewarding to support charities and learn about the positive impact they are making.”

Jon Connell is a manager at Sayer Vincent. Commenting on what attracted him to the firm he says, “After seeing the advert for trainee accountants at Sayer Vincent I was immediately drawn to the values of the firm and their expertise and passion for the charity sector. I love how we go beyond just ticking boxes with our audits and really engage with our clients to help them – and by extension the wider sector – develop and improve.”

For more information about Sayer Vincent visit: www.sayervincent.co.uk

Charity & CSR, News

Fundraising drive as demand grows for cancer support centre

A support centre offering a lifeline to cancer patients has launched a new fundraising drive as it prepares to reopen post-lockdown and meet growing demand.

The Cancer Support Centre, in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, was unable to run its normal fundraising events during the pandemic, but it survived thanks to grant aid and individual supporters taking part in sponsored events.

Now with demand growing again, it is looking to raise even more funds and is setting up a new dedicated team to help raise £150,000 or more to support people who have been affected by cancer and delays in treatment.

Jackie Price, centre manager, said: “Lockdown had a big impact on our fundraising. Events had to be cancelled and money stopped coming in. We are trying to find new ways to raise money, but it has been very difficult.

“We used to raise £3,000 a week on average for the service, through donations, events and so on, but this has dropped off over lockdown.

“We were incredibly fortunate to have survived lockdown due to grant funding, and are doing ok so far this year with our supporters doing an amazing job in raising funds.
“As we open up again and demand grows, the pressure to raise enough funds to help all that desperately need support is increasing in a very challenging environment. We are focusing on the future and the need to ensure that we will be able to raise around the £150,000 required to get back to our previous capacity and potentially more.
“For this reason, we are looking to set up a team who will develop different fundraising events and make new links with local businesses for support.”
Jackie said the centre, in Lindridge Road, covered the whole of the Midlands area and had even had a client as far away as Devon.
Before the pandemic, it offered face-to-face support through counselling and therapy sessions and provided a space for those with cancer to come and feel safe and supported.
During lockdown many of the talking therapies moved to online or phone services so ensure people could still access the help needed. The centre also launched a YouTube channel for clients which grew to 400 hits per month.
Jackie said: “We work holistically – mind, body and spirit. Everyone’s support needs are very different so the therapies are tailored to the individual. One of the main things we do is give people back control – when they are diagnosed, they might feel as though they’re on a treadmill, being told what to do and where to go. We help them take control of the situation and manage their own needs.
“Traditionally, we had group sessions and clients could drop in to talk to someone, but that came to a stop in lockdown. There were calls to close the service, but we kept going and offered sessions on Zoom and talking therapies over the phone.
“Lots of people were seeing their treatment cancelled or postponed and stress and anxiety levels were high; it was a horrendous situation and we were needed more than ever.”
Jackie said pre-Covid the centre was helping around 500 clients in person, but this had fallen to around 250.
Numbers are now rising as existing and new clients slowly return and the centre is offering appointments, with all Covid safety measures still in place to ensure vulnerable clients are safe.
Jackie, who was diagnosed with breast cancer herself in 2017 and was supported by her colleagues during her treatment, said she knew it was a big step for those with a cancer diagnosis to ask for support.
“It means you have to accept that you have cancer,” she said. “But we are here to help. There are lots of people out there in need of support and someone to talk to. Come to us, we can help you and give support that you might not even know that you need.”
Jackie, who was given the all-clear in 2019, added: “It’s important that people know it’s not something that they have to do on their own. They can call us or email us if they prefer.”
The centre is looking for volunteers to fill roles on the community and business engagement team and the fundraising/marketing team to help with the new funds drive.
Anyone who can help or would like to get in touch with the centre, should email info@suttoncancersupport.org
For more details, visit the website at www.suttoncancersupport.org
Charity & CSR, Healthcare, Hospice News, News

City Hospice appoints new business ambassadors

Leading figures in the South Wales business community have joined City Hospice as the charity’s newest ambassadors.

City Hospice is Cardiff’s local hospice, providing care to people with terminal and life limiting illnesses such as cancer, dementia, motor neurone disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The only provider of home-based specialist palliative care in the capital, City Hospice provides care and compassion to 550 patients at any one time, in addition to essential counselling and support services for the families of their patients.

The newly appointed ambassadors will champion and spread the word about the charity’s work within their communities, in addition to supporting events and fundraising campaigns.

Joining Spiro Borg, Managing Director of Spiro’s Fine Dining, and Chris Macnamara, Managing Director of The Brogue Trader as business ambassadors are Kim Bird, CEO of Before You Go; Catherine Brannigan, The Waterloo Foundation; Sarah Clifford, Commercial and Sales Expert; Terry Edgell, CEO of Premier Forest Group; Sarah Hughes, Communications Officer at South Wales Police; Sarah Lister-Sims, Managing Director of Hospital Innovations; Alastair Milburn, Managing Director of Effective Communication; Sara Nurse, SLC Consultancy; Clive Thomas, Managing Partner at Watkins and Gunn; and Andrew Walker, Business Development Director at Resource Ltd.

Speaking about his new role, Andrew Walker said: “I have helped to raise funds for City Hospice over a number of years now, and the more I learn about their work and their impact on our capital city, the more I realise it’s a charity that is often overshadowed by others locally in the charitable health sector.

“Covid-19 has brought the reality of end-of-life-care into sharp focus. Indeed, having lost my own father to this dreadful disease and then waited over a year to hold a service for him, I realise how vital it is for those who are terminally ill to have the chance to die at home if that’s what they want. The team at City Hospice help this to happen, supporting the people of Cardiff facing terminal and life-limiting illnesses and their families, at the most difficult time of their lives. I am really keen to help spread the message about City Hospice, what it does for our city, and how valuable its work is for each of the 500 or so Cardiff citizens in its care every month.

“City Hospice is one of the hidden jewels within the crown of Cardiff’s healthcare provision. A lot of business people know the name but don’t have a clue what it is or what it does. I hope that I, and the other City Hospice Business Ambassadors, will help raise its profile amongst the South Wales business community, understand its role as a ‘non-residential hospice’ and encourage other business people to support its work.”

Liz Andrews, Chief Executive of City Hospice said: “We are thrilled to welcome this wonderful cohort of industry leading professionals as our new business ambassadors. Their support will be invaluable in raising awareness of our work and will help us to continue to provide care and compassion to patients and families in the community.”

Charity & CSR, Finance and Banking, News from Wales

Toogoodtowaste continue to thrive thanks to the Barclays donation

Toogoodtowaste is one of 100 UK charities to be awarded a £100k donation from Barclays which will help them to continue supporting their local community choose re-use & recycling through the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Charities were invited to apply for one of 100 donations of £100,000, and Barclays were inundated by hundreds of applications from charities across the UK who are struggling to deliver on-the-ground support to vulnerable communities impacted by the crisis.

Barclays launched their 100×100 UK COVID-19 Community Relief Programme to support COVID-19 relief work in local communities. The programme, which forms part of their wider COVID-19 Community Aid Package, focuses on supporting UK charity partners who are meeting the immediate needs of people in our communities, including low income families, those facing financial hardship, isolated elderly people and key workers.

Toogoodtowaste are the leading re-use charity in Rhondda Cynon Taff & collect household items like furniture and electrical appliances that are too good to waste from residents for free. They also collect surplus stock from high-street retailers.

All items are sold at affordable prices in their showrooms, helping to alleviate the effects of poverty. Helped by their team of committed volunteers, who play a key part in this, whilst gaining valuable work experience.

Working with other organisations they also give free items to people most in need in their community.

Shaun England, CEO for toogoodtowaste said: “We are delighted to receive this funding from Barclays which will allow us to continue delivering our essential services in the Rhondda Valleys.

We are now able to ensure that these essential services will be here today, tomorrow and well into the future to help combat the environmental impact by reducing waste to landfill, alleviate poverty through the access to affordable furniture, electrical & household items & reduce social isolation through volunteering & community engagement.”

Nigel Higgins, Barclays Chairman, said: “COVID-19 has created an unprecedented social and economic impact in the UK, with many experiencing greater hardship due to the crisis. Incredible charities, such as toogoodtowaste have been playing a vital role in the UK’s response to the pandemic, ensuring urgent help reaches those most in need of support. As a bank we have been doing all we can for our customers, clients, and colleagues, and we hope that by partnering with toogoodtowaste and many other charities across the UK, collectively we can ensure that as many people as possible in the communities in which we live, and work are supported through this crisis.”

To find out more about toogoodtowaste and to donate, please visit www.toogoodtowaste.co.uk