Ringway Staff Activities Raise Money for CHASE

Staff members at Ringway in Merrow have been busy organising a host of different events to raise money for CHASE Hospice care for children and have just presented the children’s hospice charity with a cheque for £639.80. For the last six months they have been holding a “dress down day” on the last Friday of each month, where everyone pays £1 to wear clothes of their choice to work. Some staff members have also been baking cakes to sell and boost cash on these days.

Their innovative fundraising did not end there though, with other activities including “Guess the Baby” photo, raffles and several events with a Christmas theme held in December. Divisional Manager – RIS East (Surrey) Matt Kelley said: “Ringway is committed to supporting the local community in which we work and live. CHASE is a charity very close to our hearts and members of our staff have always supported these initiatives.” CHASE corporate fundraiser Elena Jelley said:  “Staff at Ringway have really enjoyed their fundraising with some entertaining and enjoyable activities. We are particularly grateful for their help as 2010 remains uncertain for CHASE, as demands on our services increase and the economic climate shows no immediate signs of recovery. We need the ongoing support of the public so we can continue to offer our vital service to local families who need our help”.  CHASE needs to raise £4 million every year to ensure our vital service continues. With minimal Government funding, we rely on donations to achieve this. 

Photo: Ringway staff cheque presentation: left to right:  Naomi Spicer, Jo Childs, Doug Melhuish, Elena Jelley (CHASE corporate fundraiser), Sadie Hays, Claire Moore, Bruce Findlay.