5 May 2010
Building Society announces Local Charity of the Year
Following a month-long member voting process, Saffron Building Society is delighted to announce that Kisses 4 Kids has been selected as Charity of the Year for Bishop's Stortford, Royston and Ware branches.
The charity will now enjoy a year of support from the Society through fundraising, volunteering and advocacy.
John Eastgate, Sales and Marketing Director, said:
"Our charity voting has been a great success and we're pleased to be supporting a charity in each branch area that is of importance to both our staff and members alike. We now look forward to working with the winning charities to help make a difference to those that they support. You can expect to see Saffron staff getting stuck in to tasks and fundraising opportunities throughout the year.
"I'm sure there will also be a competitive element between the branches; they're already roping in teams from our Head Office, and I'm delighted to see more and more staff getting involved with the branches' campaigns".
The runners-up in the charity vote have been sent a small donation from the Society.
Branch groupings and winners
- Colchester, Frinton and Halstead
- Macmillan Cancer Support - improving the lives of those affected by cancer.
- Haverhill, Sawbridgeworth and Saffron Walden
- Macmillan Cancer Support - improving the lives of those affected by cancer.
- Great Dunmow, Stratford and Brentwood
- Little Haven Hospice - respite breaks and end-of-life care for youngsters living with serious conditions.
- Royston, Ware and Bishop's Stortford
- Kisses 4 Kids - Charity supporting children with serious or terminal illness through treats, leisure activities and granting wishes.
