Workman has officially launched its first-ever charity partnership, with Teenage Cancer Trust, marking a significant milestone in the firm’s corporate social responsibility journey.
After a comprehensive employee-driven selection process, Teenage Cancer Trust was chosen through a company-wide vote, demonstrating strong staff engagement for the charity, and widespread commitment to supporting young cancer patients.
Eddie Smith, Partner and Workman’s Charity Partnership Liaison, said:
“We wanted to create a coordinated approach to fundraising that would make a meaningful impact. This partnership allows us to focus our efforts, maintaining a unified approach to this charity partnership, while still remaining committed to allowing staff to pursue their personal individual fundraising efforts.”
Teenage Cancer Trust is a vital organisation dedicated to supporting young people aged 13-24 battling cancer. As the only UK charity dedicated to meeting this vital need, the charity provides specialised hospital units, expert nursing care, and crucial emotional support to help young people at this challenging time.
Teenage Cancer Trust supports the seven young people every day that hear the words “you have cancer,” ensuring that no young person faces cancer alone.
The “Workman Around-the-World Challenge”
Workman’s charity working group, led by key representatives from the firm’s London, Manchester and Bristol offices, will spearhead fundraising and awareness initiatives. Each office will host bi-monthly events, with larger annual challenges planned to maximise engagement and support. Initial plans include office-based events, and regular fundraising activities designed to engage employees across all 11 Workman office locations.
First on the list is a company-wide challenge that will symbolically circumnavigate the world in support of the charity.
The “Workman Around-the-World Challenge” will encourage teams of employees to walk, jog, run, and cycle as many miles as possible, to collectively add up to the distance around the planet at the equator, or its circumference, which is approximately 24,901 miles (40,075 kilometres).
“We’re focusing on creating inclusive, meaningful opportunities for our staff to get involved and make a difference,” says Eddie .
The charity partnership represents more than just financial support. Workman aims to raise awareness about the challenges young cancer patients face, and to create meaningful volunteering opportunities for its employees.
“We’re excited to work closely with Teenage Cancer Trust and develop a partnership that can positively impact young people’s lives,” says Eddie.
