14 April 2010
Building Society issues last call for charity votes
Saffron Building Society is putting out a final call for members and new faces to votes for the Society's Local Charity of the Year.
Saffron's staff have nominated the charities that they would like to support in 2010, and branch visitors are now voting to select winners to benefit from a year of fundraising, volunteering and advocacy from the regional mutual.
Runners up will benefit from a small donation from the Society.
Visitors to branches can collect a voting token from staff following every transaction or enquiry at the counter, which can then be placed in to special countertop boxes.
John Eastgate, Sales and Marketing Director, said:
"Our charity voting is gathering pace; and it's a really close-run contest in many of our branches. Whether you're a Saffron member or not, please do drop in before 24th and tell us who you'd like us to support!"
Voting will close on Saturday 24 April. The charities of the year will be announced at the end of the month.
There are different local charities depending on the branch area:
Colchester, Frinton and Halstead
- Acorn Village, Manningtree
- Supporting independent lifestyles for those with learning difficulties.
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- Improving the lives of those affected by cancer.
- Alzheimer's Society
- The UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them.
Haverhill, Sawbridgeworth and Saffron Walden
- Loving Life Legacy
- Charity set up in the memory of Saffron Walden County High School student Andre Young.
- Macmillan Cancer Support
- improving the lives of those affected by cancer.
- St Clare Hospice
- Charity offering care and support for those with life-limiting or terminal illness.
Great Dunmow, Stratford and Brentwood
- Dunmow Stroke Club
- Supporting stroke survivors and their families.
- Celia Hammond Animal Trust
- Neuter and re-homing centre for abandoned cats and dogs.
- Little Haven Hospice
- Respite breaks and end-of-life care for youngsters living with serious conditions.
Royston, Ware and Bishop's Stortford
- Woodgreen Animal Shelter
- Shelter, care and re-homing for abandoned animals.
- Kisses 4 Kids
- Charity supporting children with serious or terminal illness through treats, leisure activities and granting wishes.
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Mobility and freedom for blind and partially sighted people.
