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Charity & CSR, HR News, News

YMCA Liverpool & Sefton named one of UK’s best charity employers

YMCA Liverpool & Sefton has secured sixth place in the Best Companies ‘Charity’s 30 Best Organisations to Work For’ national list for 2021.

The accolade was awarded based on its overall Best Companies Index Score of 748.7  – a ranking system representing organisations that truly excel, granted to those with ‘world class’ levels of workplace engagement.

The charity, which jumped from seventh in the overall Not-For-Profit category in 2020, received a three-star accreditation with Best Companies for the second consecutive year, the highest award for recognising staff engagement. This year, it was also placed 35th in the ‘Best North West Companies to Work For’ list and 41st in the ‘Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For’ UK-wide list.

Chief Executive of YMCA Liverpool & Sefton Ellie McNeil said: “As an organisation we are absolutely committed to our team to ensure that they are engaged with us and our mission and are skilled and equipped to deliver the best quality of life-changing services possible. We are always reviewing our training and learning provisions and we have extensive support available to our team as well as our service users which has enabled us to create a workplace culture that puts inclusivity, empathy and dedication at its heart.

“With all of that in mind, and knowing how much work goes into building and maintaining our team behind the scenes, we are delighted with our score in this year’s Best Companies Index. There are some incredible and highly respected charity organisations on the list and to be ranked sixth is so rewarding. Our entire team are encouraged and inspired by the news and it will only drive us to achieve more in the next 12 months which coincides with our 175th business anniversary.”

Best Companies use a multi-step model to determine its annual scores and accreditations as part of a rigorous and thorough process that includes a staff-wide survey and analysis.

Ellie added: “With 175 years of experience under our belt, we’ve been able to support thousands of people within the Merseyside region with issues such as homelessness, addiction and recovery, domestic abuse, childcare provisions and more. All of the work that we do is only made possible by the incredible team around us. It’s their commitment to learning and their core values as individuals that enables us to make such a difference to people’s lives along with their families lives.

“It has been wonderful to receive such positive news, particularly after a difficult year for so many. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted our line of work beyond comprehension as more and more people have found themselves in challenging situations as a result of financial loss or mental health struggles for example. For us, this means that we have had one of our busiest and most demanding periods in our history, but our staff have risen to the task and it’s great to know that they have felt supported by our organisation every step of the way.”

Charity & CSR, News

Get On Your Bike for Charity!

Myenergi supports 400-mile charity cycle ride

myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charging device, is throwing its full support behind electrical installation expert NRT Eco as the team saddles up for a gruelling 400-mile cycle ride across the UK to raise money for charity.

With the aim of collecting more than £15,000 for The Climate Coalition and Fuel Poverty Action, three team members from NRT Eco and a rider from Gridserve will depart from the NRT Group headquarters in Banstead on Thursday 3rdJune. The peloton will visit six counties in just four days.

At the halfway point, the group will arrive at the myenergi facility in Lincolnshire, where they’ll be welcomed with a meal cooked by a local restaurant and bespoke physiotherapy sessions. The ride will culminate at the Gridserve all-electric forecourt in Braintree, Essex, a staggering 2,035km later.

Adam Smith, divisional director at NRT Eco, commented: “The NRT Eco division was founded to support the UK Government’s target of achieving net zero carbon by 2050. From battery storage systems and solar PV, to smart home technology, energy assessments and electric vehicle charging points (such as the myenergi zappi), we install a wide range of solutions to help households become greener.

“As part of our efforts to promote decarbonisation, we wanted to do something different to raise awareness about eco living, as well as raise valuable funds for two charities close to our hearts. The support from the industry has been amazing – we’ve been blown away by the donations, messages and positive feedback.”

Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO at myenergi, added: “As an approved myenergi installer, we wanted to do all we could to help Adam and the team smash their targets and raise widespread awareness of eco living.

“Alongside providing a TLC session at our HQ and providing funding towards gear for the ride, we’ll be promoting the event far and wide. It’s a great cause and we’re keen to drive further awareness. If you haven’t already, head over to the fundraising page and donate today!”

For more information about the charity cycle ride, or to make a donation, visit https://gofund.me/c3693a40. For more information about myenergi or the company’s eco-smart technology range, visit www.myenergi.com.

Charity & CSR, News

Currys staff raise thousands for Smile For Joel

Staff at a West Midlands Currys store have raised £2,000 to help the Smile For Joel charity after a year in which donations plunged.
The staff at the store in Wednesbury, off Junction 9 of the M6, held various events, including cake and samosa sales and there were collection boxes at the tills.
Suzy Evans, from Smile For Joel, said she was delighted with the donation, which was particularly welcome after fundraising was hit by the pandemic.
She said: “We are overwhelmed with the support we have been given by Currys at Junction 9. They have not only been fundraising for us, they have also donated very generous raffle prizes. They are so supportive and we feel very honoured.
“Lockdown had a massive effect on Smile For Joel as all our events were cancelled,” she added.
“Fundraising has been really tough. This is our first big donation and we truly need it at the moment.”
Smile For Joel was set up to support families affected by terrorism and murder. The money donated by Currys will be used to fund holidays for bereaved families.
Smile For Joel also raises awareness of safe travel abroad and supports the UK’s counter-terrorism strategy, Prevent.
It was set up by Suzy and her son Owen after the 2015 terrorist attack in Tunisia which saw 38 people killed, including Suzy’s older son Joel, 19, brother Adrian Evans, 49, and dad Patrick Evans, 78. Owen, just 16 at the time, was in Tunisia with his brother, uncle and grandad, but survived.
Smile For Joel has a series of events lined up post-lockdown, including Jump For Joel, a fundraising skydive, on July 3, and Run For Joel, on September 5.
To get involved or find out more, visit smileforjoel.com
Image Caption: Owen and Suzy with store manager Richard Kirk. Picture by Carol Bailey
Charity & CSR, Fintech, News

Caring payments start-up set for £1.4 million turnover prepares for second round of investment

A payments technology company which helps children escaping domestic violence with every transaction is set for a £1.4million turnover in its first year.

Payaro Ltd  www.payaro.co.uk gained initial investment late last year. Due to exponential UK growth, with a month-on-month revenue increase of 40 per cent, expansion plans have been brought forward. That means a second round of investment opportunity came earlier than anticipated.  

 The Staffordshire-based company backs the Buddy Bag Foundation https://buddybagfoundation.co.uk/ a percentage of each sale completed through its innovative sales systems and has pledged an additional donation of £1,000 every year.

It is gearing up for a second round of investment following significant growth, and having welcomed new private equity is opening the doors to more backers to share and be a part of the on-going success.  

Founded by brothers Lee and Daniel Dunne, both with a series of senior finance or payments roles behind them, at headquarters in Burton Upon Trent, Payaro has innovated widespread Community Social Responsibility in its sector.

It has become the only UK and European payments company to be fully accredited by the internationally recognised CSR standard at https://csr-accreditation.co.uk/.

Danny said: “This is a huge shift for the sector – moving away from wealth creation and focusing on giving back to the community.

“Almost six months on from our launch we are privileged to have been able to continue to support the Buddy Bag Foundation. But on top of that, of course what matters are our sales figures as per our business plan.

“To have grown as we have and to be on course for such a significant turnover, after launching in the midst of a pandemic is a massive and humbling achievement. The very day we launched; we were told working from an office wasn’t allowed.

“But thanks to our brilliant, resilient and highly motivated, growing team, here we are, exceeding expectations, we could not be more grateful.

“We are inspired by helping others who need it most and we are all about giving back, which is why our mission is to help the most vulnerable in society.

“There seems to be a huge upswell in caring and concern across the UK at present, and the independent businesses which we spoke with were very often just looking for the right way to turn their concerns into actions, we have set the business up to facilitate this and leveraging strong meaningful relationships to deliver on our objectives.”

Lee added: “Whilst there are some examples of corporate social responsibility in the industry, the larger providers are generally focused on their ‘bottom line’ and the smaller ones are simply trying to survive. Where we differ is that the whole purpose of Payaro is to help the most vulnerable. This value is at the front of every decision we make.

“I am proud of how much our Payaro team has bought into this vision and helped us on this journey. We have also built a full rest and recuperation day into everyone’s monthly schedule.”

 Founder of the Buddy Bag Foundation, Karen Williams OBE, said: “We are hugely thankful to Payaro. Not only have they assisted us financially through their donations, they have also volunteered to pack 180 bags and delivered these to children in emergency, refuge accommodation.

“They have also gone the extra mile in continually raising awareness of our work to partners and the wider public through marketing and social media initiatives. The Payaro team has played a hands-on role for us in helping children and we wish them continued success for the future.”

 

·         For more information about investment opportunities with Payaro, please email the team on  investments@payaro.co.uk

 ·         Payaro’s dedicated website page where it tracks Buddy Bags packed by its team is at: https://www.payaro.co.uk/buddy-bag-foundation/ 

Charity & CSR, News

Appeal to send life-saving oxygen supplies to India

UK volunteers are raising money to send vital oxygen supplies to India amid the growing Covid-19 crisis there.
The SNJ Charitable Trust, based in Wolverhampton, has already paid for 100 cylinders and regulators to be sent to struggling hospitals where staff are battling to save lives amid an oxygen shortage.
Organisers have set an ambitious £150,000 fundraising target to pay for hundreds more and help as many people as they can in the stricken country.
Neena Julka, founder and CEO of the trust, said: “We are urging people and businesses to dig deep and support this appeal. So many people have lost their lives and so many more are gasping for breath. They need this equipment urgently.
“This is a challenging fundraising target, but what is life without a challenge? We just want to do everything we can to help.”
Neena said the trust, which also has a team based in Delhi, was working closely with the High Commission of India and the Indian Red Cross to get the equipment to where it is needed as quickly as possible.
Neena said the trust worked on projects to improve health and education in the UK and India. Part of its work in India involves sponsoring young people through education, helping to lift them out of poverty and become financially independent.
One of the students being helped is Priyanka Khandar (above, in full PPE), who is in her second year of studying medicine. She contacted Neena to let her know she had been called up to help with the Covid response in Ahmedabad.
“She is excited to be involved, but it’s so tough,” said Neena. “These supplies are desperately needed out there to help save lives.”
The trust, based in the building of Lakshmi Sweets & Restaurant on Dudley Road, Blakenhall, has already raised around £28,000 towards its target, including more than £11,000 through a Go Fund Me page.
To find out more visit snjcharitabletrust.org
Charity & CSR, News

Sayer Vincent offers vital support to charities with free webinar programme covering key areas of charity finance

Sayer Vincent, the award-winning firm of charity auditors and advisers announces its 2021 Spring and Summer series of free webinars tailored to support the development of finance professionals in charities and other social purpose organisations.

Covering key areas including Charity tax made simple and Tax for fundraisers – these sessions will be informative and easily accessible and will give attendees practical advice and knowledge that they can use in their roles.

All sessions are delivered live in webinar format with a chair to collate and structure the Q&A section. They include a slide presentation, video window of speaker, live Q&A box and the ability to share other handouts during the session. For those that can’t attend, each webinar will be available on demand for a limited period afterwards.

The charity sector is facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The PBE Covid Charity Tracker[i] survey revealed seventy-five per cent of charities expect higher demand in 2021, while 83% forecast income decline.

Pro Bono Economics estimates the funding gap between income and expenditure among UK charities could reach £10bn, leading to 60,000 redundancies[ii].

Jonathan Orchard, Partner at Sayer Vincent said, “As lockdown is starting to ease and restrictions are lifted there is light at the end of the tunnel for charities that have struggled during the pandemic. However, the strain on finances will not disappear overnight, and finance professionals will continue being at the forefront of their charity’s recovery.

“During the pandemic we moved our seminar series online which has meant more organisations have been able to benefit from our expertise. Our team will be showing charities how to become more effective in how they manage their finances and achieve the best outcomes for their beneficiaries.

“We are running sessions on charity tax covering the rules, how they apply to charities and common situations charities face. Understanding tax is essential, especially when it comes to fundraising. With opportunities and ideas likely to increase as we move out of lockdown its imperative charities are aware of the rules and possible tax implications.”

Kate Donnelly, Membership Manager, Fields in Trust who attended one of the previous sessions said, “The VAT and gift aid training session was really enlightening and showed me new ways in which we can save money and claim tax back. It was clearly presented and explained; I’d highly recommend it to other charitable organisations.”

Below is the webinar programme for 2021:

 Charity tax made simple – Tax issues are particularly complicated for charities. Sayer Vincent breaks down the key points in a way that is easy to understand

  • 11 May 2021 – VAT: income status
  • 12 May 2021 – VAT: recovery & reliefs
  • 13 May 2021 – Gift Aid
  • 14 May 2021 – Trading & rates relief

 Tax for fundraisers – Looks at practical aspects of managing the tax and VAT aspects of events and other fundraising methods such as membership schemes

  • 15 June 2021 – Gift Aid: the basics
  • 16 June 2021 – Fundraising events (VAT & Gift Aid)
  • 17 June 2021 – Corporate support & membership

For more information and to book onto these webinars visit: http://www.sayervincent.co.uk/events/our-seminars/

[i] https://cfg.org.uk/press_release_economists_sound_warning_over_charity_crunch

[ii] https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jan/28/martin-lewis-calls-for-bailout-for-charities-at-risk-of-collapse-due-to-covid

Charity & CSR, News

How Tech Can Elevate Third Sector Businesses in Post Pandemic Life

Many charities across the UK are not investing enough in technology, says UK charity National Zakat Foundation. 

Technology provides a crucial level of transparency, communication, and trust and within the last year especially, has proven vital for many businesses. Since the beginning of 2020, the interest in technology within businesses has accelerated by over 20%[1] as the pandemic acted as a catalyst for industries needing new ways to communicate with their end users.

This however appears to have been lacking in the third sector. Though nine in ten charities recently named investment in technology as a top priority[2], embracing technology has been a slow acquisition for this sector.

According to UK charity, National Zakat Foundation, adopting new technologies is vital for charities to increase not only efficiency and donations, but to instil levels of trust and transparency, that are often missing in the sector.

Utilising real time data and applications, such as donation trackers, can provide donors a transparent view of where their money is spent.

Mahboob Hussain, Head of Marketing Communications at National Zakat Foundation had to say, “The lack of trust in the third sector is a real issue. However, real-time trackers, provide crucial levels of transparency we couldn’t achieve before.”

“A key factor enabling the lack of trust in charities not knowing how as a donor their money was spent. People want to help other people, not necessarily an organisation, and trackers allow us to give the donor insight into where their money is going and who it is helping”.

Whilst trackers provide transparency, they can also introduce new levels of communication and personalisation, which the sector is currently lacking.

When face to face interactions were unavailable throughout the pandemic, many industries invested in new technologies to reach their audiences and increase levels of personalisation.

It is crucial that charities prioritise a similar strategy, as a study by Accenture reveals that 44% of donors would be willing to donate up to 10% more for a personalised experience[3].

In addition to providing personalisation, technology can help drive these donations further, making it easier and more efficient to make donations. The UK has been undergoing a transition to a cashless society and as such donation kiosks and tap and go donations are becoming increasingly more popular.

Phone applications have also shown promise for the third sector. As data reveals that 52% of all internet traffic now comes from mobile[4], the need to invest in mobile applications is becoming vital for charities to remain on their donors’ radar.

Technology which currently underpins many industries, is slowly progressing throughout the third sector, however many charities still need to invest to drive the sector further. New technologies continue to advance, which can help not only drive donations, but enable trust and transparency that has been lacking in the sector previously.

[1] https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/how-covid-19-has-pushed-companies-over-the-technology-tipping-point-and-transformed-business-forever

[2] https://www.cafonline.org/about-us/publications/2019-publications/charity-landscape-2019

[3] https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/public-service/nonprofit

[4] https://gs.statcounter.com/platform-market-share/desktop-mobile-tablet/worldwide/#monthly-201610-201909

Charity & CSR, Logistics, News

ArrowXL Delivering Solutions for the Next Generation at the Read School

On 31st March,  ArrowXL, the leading two-person delivery company, supported The Read School in Drax, (North Yorkshire) with the delivery of a large consignment of office furniture donated by a local business which was closing its local operations.

A team from ArrowXL’s Doncaster base spent the day loading and transporting the goods from the donor to the School, with support from Read’s sixth form students who ensured all of the goods were delivered to the correct departments ready for re-assembly and future use.

The Read School’s mission is to create a warm and welcoming school for pupils of all abilities and walks of life.  It has strong links with local and national businesses through its excellent careers department.  Following a virtual careers fair and through networking events with parents, the school secured the furniture as part of a local green project to recycle and provide benefit to the pupils and other users of the school’s facilities.

Head Ruth Ainley said: “We are incredibly grateful to ArrowXL for giving up their time to deliver this extremely generous donation.  The team worked tirelessly with our sixth form students to ensure all of the furniture was delivered to the correct departments.  We feel very proud to be part of such a fantastic community and to be part of the recycling project.”

Craig Kavanagh, Sales Director from ArrowXL said: “It was a pleasure to be involved in such a great initiative.  ArrowXL are committed to innovation and continuous improvement, and we were very glad to be part of this repurposing project.  The Read School is an important part of our community and we were delighted to be able to offer them our services.”

For more information about The Read School, please visit www.readschool.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charity & CSR, Health and Safety, News

Safety Expert Arco Donates £64k to Support Local Community Organisations and Charities

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has played a key role in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.  However, the company’s commitment to supporting the communities it serves has gone further. Through its dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and the Arco Community Panel, Arco delivered a programme of charitable support during 2020, with a number of initiatives focused on those needing support due to pandemic. This was achieved through a newly created Arco Coronavirus Grant scheme which made donations of £42,000 to support local charities helping those most in need, all nominated by Arco staff. 

The second Coronavirus grant scheme recently invited employees to apply for 50 one-off grants of up to £1000 on behalf of organisations and charities in their local communities that are providing ongoing support in critical areas such as for victims of domestic violence, food banks, food delivery, and meals services. The panel received 80 high-quality applications and decided to award grants to 64 organisations, going beyond their original £50k budget. The 64 grants will provide help and support to a number of great causes on both a local and national level including mental health and wellbeing through Falkirk’s Mental Health Association and Run With it, victims of domestic violence with Black Country Women’s Aid, and Hull Community Church, homelessness and food shortages with Emmaus Hull & East Riding, Homeless Mobile run, Hull for Heroes and Rutland food bank. The company has now donated a total of £106k.   

David Evison, Managing Director at Arco has previously described the Arco Community Panel meeting as one of his ‘favourite meetings each quarter.’ Evison said, “These unprecedented times have impacted many people in our local communities and through these grants we are able to help those who need it most.  Arco’s continuing support to local communities and national organisations through the Arco Coronavirus Grant scheme, looks optimistically towards a reopened future, following the Government’s Roadmap plan to ease lockdown restrictions.   We extend our commitment to keeping people safe throughout the communities we serve, assisting in today’s wellbeing for tomorrow’s future.” 

Arco continually supports and encourages colleagues to provide their time and skills to local charities and community groups, allowing each colleague an additional two days of paid leave for volunteering opportunities each year.  

About Arco: What they do and how they’re different  

Arco is the UK’s leading safety products and services company. Its core purpose is to keep people safe at work. It distributes a world-class range of over 170,000 quality assured, branded and own brand products, including personal protective equipment, workwear, safety footwear, gloves, workplace safety and hygiene products. It is unique.  

Arco Professional Safety Services provide consultancy, training, services and equipment to manage the most complex and high-risk, high hazard scenarios. Specialising in working at height, confined space and respiratory management, they deliver solutions for those working in situations with the highest risk of serious injury or irreversible damage to health. 

Headquartered in Hull, Arco reaches its customers through its extensive product catalogue, website and national network of retail stores. The company has sales of over £320m and employs more than 1600 people nationwide. Its 400,000 sqft National Distribution Centre distributes products to 25k customers in the UK and Ireland, dispatching 150 pallets and 8000 parcels a day. Arco makes it easy for customers to procure and issue PPE with services such as digital procurement, vending, a mobile issue unit, wearer packing and branded workwear from their in-house Clothing Centre based in Preston.  

As the market leader, Arco is committed to helping shape the UK’s safety agenda in order to ensure workers go home safe every night. Through an extensive public affairs programme, Arco experts have contributed to some of the key debates on health and safety regulation, product quality and standards, PPE procurement and emergency planning.  

Arco is committed to providing safety equipment that is genuine and compliant with relevant standards and regulations, Arco tests both its own product range as well as carrying out surveillance on other products in the market to ensure compliance. With a five-step product assurance process, Arco remains the only safety distributor with an independently accredited testing laboratory, this assisted by a team of specialists in their Xiamen, China office who support with sourcing, quality control and factory inspections. Additionally, it is a member of the BSIF Registered Safety Suppliers Scheme, and Arco experts sit on numerous Standards Boards. 

Arco was the first member within the H&S industry to join the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) incorporating its internationally recognised code of labour practice into its own ethical policy and in 2010 became a member of Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange. To ensure ethical standards are met throughout its supply chain, Arco carries out regular independent supplier auditing. Working with the ETI and other regulatory bodies, the company plays a leading role in helping to educate and eliminate modern day slavery across the globe.  

Principles of sustainable development have long been embedded in the way Arco does business. Arco’s Sustainability Action team has committed to ensuring the business behaves responsibly in all areas, investing significant time and resource to identify ways to reduce plastics, packaging and recycling.  

Founded in 1884 and with a heritage spanning five generations, Arco demonstrates traditional family values and is dedicated to its Corporate Social Responsibility policy. Arco is committed to help keep communities safe, inspire young people to achieve their full potential and to enhance local life, making the communities they serve better places in which to live, work and invest. It does this through charity and community support, donating 1% of pre-tax profits each year. Arco also gives colleagues two days’ paid leave each year to volunteer in the community and the opportunity to partner with and sponsor community groups and charities, forming lasting relationships that support them in the vital services that they offer. 

For more information, visit www.arco.co.uk. 

Charity & CSR, Hospice News, News, Retail

The Queen B donates 10 days of hospice care to local charity

A small business owner in Penarth has fundraised £1,500 to pay for 10 days of nursing care in City Hospice’s Donate a Day campaign.

Jodie Tanner is the owner of The Queen B Boutique, a clothing retailer specialising in high-end mother of the bride and occasion wear, with stores in Penarth and Barry.

Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, including store closures for the majority of 2020 and cancellations of weddings and other events, Jodie adapted and diversified her business. The Queen B started offering products online along with more casual wear to meet the needs of customers staying at home, and her team offered ‘live’ Facebook events which attracted hundreds of loyal customers.

Jodie had kindly agreed to host a Fashion & Fizz event in aid of City Hospice in April 2020, which was very well received and sold out quickly. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic the event had to be postponed and has not yet been able to take place.

Still wanting to show her support, Jodie decided that the sale of her VIP cards and carrier bags would go to City Hospice for the rest of 2020.

In early 2021, Jodie came across the recently relaunched Donate a Day campaign which encourages supporters to donate or raise £150 to pay for a dedicated day of nursing by a City Hospice clinical nurse specialist. Feeling this would be a good way to thank VIP card holders, by demonstrating the positive way their collective donations are making a difference, Jodie decided to donate the proceeds to the campaign.

The combined total of the VIP cards and carrier bags, along with an additional personal donation from Jodie, will fund 10 days of nursing care.

Jodie Tanner, Owner of The Queen B Boutique, said: “I know from personal experience just how essential the care City Hospice provides is, especially at such a difficult time for patients and their families. I am thrilled to have been able to donate enough to fund several days of nursing care, and it’s really rewarding for both my team and our customers to see their donation being directly used to pay for a day of nursing. I am delighted to name a dedicated Donate a Day on 12th April to celebrate the long awaited re-opening of retail.”

Liz Andrews, Chief Executive of City Hospice, said: “We can’t thank Jodie and The Queen B Boutique enough for their generous donation. After such a hard year for the retail industry, it’s incredible that they are still out there supporting charities like ours so that we can continue our important work.

“The 10 days that they donated allow us to provide life-changing care to our patients and important support to their families. The COVID-19 pandemic has put an increased strain on our services, with even more patients and families needing our support, and these 10 days will help our nurses to continue to provide their vital care. Donate a Day is a great opportunity for businesses to support our charity and see how their donations are used directly to provide essential nursing care.”

For more information on Donate A Day or to pay for a day of nursing care on a date of your choice, visit: https://www.cityhospice.org.uk/get-involved/donate-a-day/