Here at Connect, we believe in being charitable and helping those less fortunate than ourselves. 2023 continues to be another difficult year for many families, especially with the ongoing Cost of Living Crisis, and Energy Crisis. Now, more than ever before, we must show compassion, understanding, love, and support for one another.
Our fundraising efforts this year have included:
The Donkey Sanctuary
In January we sponsored Tiny Tim of The Donkey Sanctuary for £36.
Alzheimers Research UK
In February we donated £70 toward a 28-mile walk for Alzheimers Research UK.
British Red Cross
For March we donated £120 toward the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal.
Global Brigades
For April we are sponsoring Global Brigades in providing legal aid to refugees in Greece.
Potters 'Arf
Marathon
In June, our very own Tim ‘TJ’ Harlott ran a very respectable time in the Potters ‘Arf Marathon to raise funds for Men Unite.
SSDSSG
For May we donated £70 toward the Stoke & Staffordshire Downs Syndrome Social Group.
GoFundMe
For June we raised money toward the GoFundMe campaign to Help Bring Thomas Back Home.
Tough Mudder
Yorkshire
In July, our IT Manager Ben Scott completed the Tough Mudder 5K in Yorkshire to raise awareness and donations for Reggie who is battling Wilms’ Cancer.
RSPCA
During August we raised £50 toward the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
JustGiving
In September we raised money toward a JustGiving campaign for Testicular Cancer awareness.
Mummy's Star
For October we raised £50 for Mummy's Star, a charity for cancer support in and around childbirth.
Water Aid
November saw us raise £50 for Water Aid, the UK's dedicated water charity.
Dougie Mac
We participated in the 2023 Christmas Jumper Day and raised £20 for Douglas Macmillan.
Alder Hey
Our last 2023 fundraising saw us raise £100 for Alder Hey Childrens Charity in December.