Local companies prove that Henshaws means Business

Henshaws is being adopted as the charity of choice for an increasing number of local and regional businesses who are committed to ‘putting something back’ into their local communities.

Hunters, VocaLink and Barclays Bank are among a raft of new corporate supporters and corporate social responsibility champions (CSR) who have pledged to help with wide-ranging fund raising and promotional activities during 2011. We have developed powerful partnerships with local and regional businesses.

The growing popularity of our innovative ‘Henshaws Means Business’ programme  has provided wide-ranging services – such as visual impairment awareness training, disability etiquette training and disability advice and consultancy – to local organisations since March 2009. In the same year, board member and high-profile businessman Lindsay Ross launched the Henshaws Business Network forum which has also introduced many corporate supporters to the charity.     

Supporters also include hlw Commercial Lawyers and the Chamber of Commerce for York, Leeds & North Yorkshire. The high-profile Yorkshire International Business Convention has also nominated Henshaws as its adopted charity for the second successive year.

A wealth of fundraising successes has seen Barclays raising £1,500 for Henshaws Yorkshire’s Wear Bright For Sight Day, Reed Boardall donate £1,000 towards a state-of-the-art printing facility and hlw Commercial Lawyers boosting funds to the tune of £550 from a special charity quiz. 

Said Hunters managing director Kevin Hollinrake: “We’re delighted to be involved with Henshaws. It’s a truly inspirational charity place and we need more of those in the world.”

Henshaws Yorkshire CEO Caroline Smale added: “It’s tremendous that we’re being approached by more companies who understand the business benefits of embarking on a corporate social responsibility programme.  

“Our supporters extensive activities range from dedicated fundraising events, including us in their newsletters and borrowing our art work which is part of our ‘Henshaws Means Business’ programme.  We can’t thank these organisations enough and welcome enquiries from more companies who would enjoy getting involved and helping to make a difference.” 

 

For more information on Henshaws Means Business, click here to visit our website, or call 01423 814515.

 

Pictured above is Hunters managing director Kevin Hollinrake