A Huddersfield-based insurance broker has launched a fund to boost local charities.
Eastwood & Partners has formed Eastwood & Partners Charitable Giving to raise money for worthy causes in Yorkshire.
Spurred on by the firm’s donation of more than £170 plus food and toiletries for The Welcome Centre at its Christmas party, Eastwood & Partners decided to create a dedicated committee to organise and drive their charitable giving in 2014.
Director Lucy Hodgson said: “We regularly encourage our people to raise money for worthy causes, but we felt it was important to really focus our efforts by creating the committee.
“Rather than working all year to raise funds for one charity we’ve taken the decision to give back to several organisations in our community and help as many local causes as possible.”
Karen Selley, centre manager at The Welcome Centre, said: “We are incredibly grateful for all Eastwood & Partners’ support. Their donation will go a long way to help the individuals and families we support.”
The new drive by the firm, which has offices at Northumberland Street in Huddersfield and in Halifax and Sheffield, will see them organise and run various fundraising activities in 2014.
The next will be a corporate quiz evening.
The invitation-only event will be held on March 6 at the John Smith Stadium and aims to raise more than £1,500 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Contact Victoria Shaw at VickyS@eastwoodandpartners.co.uk or phone 01484 820000.
