This month Davy UK welcomed us to their Belfast offices to celebrate the end of a charity partnership that has seen staff raise £112,550 to support The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity.
There to celebrate the incredible fundraising total was 6-year-old Ted Thompson, who is currently undergoing treatment in the Children’s Cancer Unit.
The partnership with Davy, initially set up for two years in 2019 was extended to five years, coming to an end in 2025. Throughout the partnership, Davy has provided support to The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity through employee fundraising, matched giving, corporate donations, gifts in kind, as well as volunteering.
Staff at Davy have organised and participated in widespread events such as abseiling down Belfast Castle, entering relay teams in the Belfast City Marathon, and hosting coffee mornings, as well as a range of individual fundraising activities, from mountain climbs to sponsored haircuts! They’ve also contributed to treats for the children in the Unit through their annual Christmas Toy Drives and Easter Egg collections.
Refusing to let even the Covid 19 lockdowns stand in the way of their efforts, the team collectively walked over 12 million steps to continue their fundraising.
In addition to raising much-needed funds, Davy staff have also volunteered at a number of events for the charity. From handing out water and cheering runners during the Belfast City Marathon, to becoming elves and helping Santa give out presents in the Unit at Christmas.
With Davy’s offices overlooking Belfast City Hall, they generously hosted Christmas Parties for our young cancer patients to enjoy festive arts & crafts, games and Santa’s Grotto, before watching the Annual Christmas Lights Switch-On. Events like this are particularly special as, during a child’s treatment, they are often unable to attend large public events or mix with too many people, due to the risk of infection.
Our CEO, Jane Hoare, said:
“We have been amazed by the support from all at Davy UK. It has been a pleasure to work with them over the last five years, and we want to say a huge thank-you to everyone who has contributed to this special partnership.
While undoubtedly, the financial support has been incredible in helping the charity continue its vital support services, so too has the generosity of Davy’s staff team in terms of their time. Their commitment to the charity and the families we support has been so impressive.
As the partnership comes to an end, we would like to say how grateful we are for the passion, energy and commitment to The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity shown by everyone across Davy UK, which has led to this incredible fundraising total of £112,550.”
Lynsey Agnew, Wealth Manager at Davy UK said:
“Davy first partnered with CCUC in 2019 following a nomination and voting process amongst our staff. We have found this to be such an unbelievably rewarding partnership which has offered us the ability to give back, both financially and with our time. Our staff have fully immersed themselves in the opportunity to meet and support these incredible children and their families, whilst working as one team to raise much needed funds. It has unified staff and allowed us to benefit from some perspective as we go about our daily work and personal lives and I am certain the lasting impression of our time with CCUC will mean our team continue to support the charity in any way they can.”
