Corporate travel management company, Agiito, has raised £11,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support over a year’s worth of fundraising activities.
In April 2022, Agiito kicked-off its first charity partnership with a packed agenda, where colleagues ‘braved the shave’, held bake sales and sweep stakes, and took part in Tough Mudder and marathon challenges.
In the summer of 2022, a ‘Couch to 5k running club’ was established, where participants donated their membership fees while also improving their fitness. The company also launched an on-site professional car valeting service for employees to get their cars cleaned while at work, with the money going towards the fundraising pot.
In July, Agiito held its first ‘Auction of Promises’. These involved employees showcasing their talents to auction off handmade jewellery and illustrations, home-grown plants, professional coaching services and personal training sessions.
In March 2023, the company organised its inaugural Agiito charity fashion show before taking on a 15-mile hike in the Peak District to take them £500 over the £10,000 target.
The fundraising culminated into a two-day event at both Stockport and Derby office locations, with bake sales, charity car washes and another ‘Brave the Shave’ - raising an extra £500.
“The £11,000 they have raised so far could fund a Macmillan nurse for 333 hours or provided 31 people with Macmillan grants that can be used to help ease financial pressures. I cannot thank team Agiito enough.” Macmillan Cancer Support relationship fundraising manager Hannah Lumb-Smith said.
Kirsty Given, Agiito’s director of corporate responsibility and sustainability said: “The last year has showcased how ingenious and creative our people can be with new, fun ways to generate funds – from charity auctions to fashion shows and running clubs. Everyone has got involved and has push a lot of people out of their comfort zone to take on fitness challenges and learn how to set-up an auction site or prepare a catwalk.
“This is the first time we have attempted a charity partnership and an ambitious £10,000 target. So, to not only meet it, but beat it by £1000, is overwhelming and inspires us to keep going with our new charity partner in May.”
