MAIS MOGULOS DE NEGÓCIOS DE BIRMINGHAM Juntaram -se a Hospice das Infrações para Children para defender os cuidados com a linha de vida e apoiar a instituição de caridade para crianças e famílias locais. Cuidado. Giles Rowley, diretor de marca da Rybrook Specialist Cars; Matt Jones, fundador e MD de Oxbridge, The Online College; Joanne Morgan, diretora de ética e conformidade da BT; Stewart Ward, diretor de desenvolvimento de negócios da Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking em West Midlands; e Yiannis Maos, fundador e CEO da Birmingham Tech. Os embaixadores. Engajamentos na comunidade empresarial. Uma riqueza de conhecimentos e experiências que nos ajudarão a alcançar ainda mais pessoas e aumentar a conscientização sobre nossos cuidados e apoio vitais. ”
Six of the second city’s biggest industry figureheads have joined the charity’s growing list of Business Ambassadors, playing a key role in raising awareness of Acorns within the business community and vital funds towards its children’s hospice care.
Among the new Ambassadors are Emma Neale, Associate Professor and Employability Lead for Birmingham City University Business School; Giles Rowley, Brand Director for Rybrook Specialist Cars; Matt Jones, Founder and MD of Oxbridge, the online college; Joanne Morgan, Director of Ethics and Compliance at BT; Stewart Ward, Business Development Director for Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking in the West Midlands; and Yiannis Maos, Founder and CEO of Birmingham Tech.
They each join the charity in a two-year partnership and have committed to raising £5,000 per year.
Libby Kaluna, Senior Partnership Fundraising Manager at Acorns, said: “We are thrilled to welcome some of Birmingham’s best industry experts to our growing list of Business Ambassadors.
“The impact of their support cannot be underestimated – not only are they playing a significant part in raising awareness of our care and support, but also much-needed funds, enabling us to continue to be there for every child and families that need us.”
Acorns Business Ambassadors will represent the charity at various events during their tenure, from cheque presentations and networking groups to attending public engagements within the business community. The group will come together for quarterly meetings chaired by Paul Cadman, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Birmingham University and Acorns Vice President.
Libby added: “We’re so grateful to have such an enthusiastic network of supporters within this business community and we can’t thank our new Ambassadors enough for joining Team Acorns!
“Acorns Ambassadors have a wealth of knowledge and experiences which will help us to reach even more people and raise awareness of our vital care and support.”
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for life limited and life threatened children and support for their families from its three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall, and Worcester, and in the community.
In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 700 children and almost 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved.
It cost Acorns £27,000 per day to provide its lifeline care and support, the bulk of which comes from fundraising and donations.
The charity relies on generous donations and fundraising by the public and local businesses for the majority of the funds it needs. To find out more about becoming one of Acorns Business Ambassadors, please email the Partnerships Team at [email protected] ou ligue para 01564 8.!
Joanne Morgan, Director of Ethics and Compliance at BT
Jo Morgan é o diretor de ética e conformidade da BT, com sede em seu novo edifício em Snowhill, em Birmingham. Jo é advogada e iniciou sua carreira com maçons Pinsent em Birmingham em 1997, e Birmingham é sua casa desde então.
Joanne disse: “É realmente importante para mim poder retribuir a esta cidade maravilhosa e à área circundante e, por isso, sou grato pela oportunidade de me tornar um embaixador de negócios de bolotas. As bolotas de trabalho fazem vital importância para as crianças e as famílias que eles apoiam e estou muito orgulhoso de fazer parte disso.”
Stewart Ward, Diretor de Desenvolvimento de Negócios do Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking em West Midlands
Stewart Ward é o diretor de desenvolvimento de negócios da Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking em West Midlands. Stewart cresceu em Worcestershire antes de se mudar para Londres aos 21 anos para iniciar uma carreira no setor bancário. Caridade -organização. ”
He said: “The role that the charity undertakes is one that has always found a place in my heart. Acorns ability to support families at times of such need, coupled with the work they undertake is literally life changing for so many, I couldn’t think of not wanting to be part of such an amazing charitable organisation.”
Matt Jones, Fundador e MD de Oxbridge, The Online College
Matt Jones é o fundador e MD de Oxbridge, o Colégio Online. Um empresário de Edtech, com sede em Birmingham, NED, investidor anjo e embaixador de caridade, Matt inicializou várias organizações líderes do setor de receita de vários milhões de GBP. Seus hobbies incluem viajar, aprender a voar e gravar músicas.
He said: “Acorns Children’s Hospice is the most incredible charity. You only need to spend a short amount of time in one of their hospices to realise this. What particularly strikes me is how cheerful everyone is; in tough circumstances, it’s a place of joy and smiles. I admire how Acorns generously supports both service users and their wider families at such difficult times.”
Giles Rowley, diretor de marca da Rybrook Specialist Cars
Giles Rowley é o diretor de marca de carros especializados em Rybrook e trabalhou no comércio motor há mais de 30 anos. Hospice. ”
Giles said: “I believe in making a positive difference so could not be more proud to be associated with such a deserving and worthy cause as Acorns Children’s Hospice.”
Emma Neale, Professor Associado e Líder de Empregabilidade da Escola de Negócios da Universidade da Cidade de Birmingham
Emma Neale é professora associada e líder de empregabilidade da Birmingham City University Business School. Emma mora em Sutton Coldfield com o marido e as meninas gêmeas de 17 anos. É realmente inspirador ver o incrível trabalho e o suporte que as bolotas oferecem. Estou honrado em ser embaixador de negócios e estou ansioso para apoiar as bolotas e melhorar ainda mais o trabalho fantástico que eles fazem. ”
Emma said: “Having children myself, Acorns has always been close to my heart. I have always admired how Acorns provides a vital lifeline for families within our local community.
“The amazing team and volunteers go above and beyond, and the range of services Acorns offers is phenomenal. It really is inspiring to see the amazing work and support Acorns provides. I am honoured to be a Business Ambassador and I look forward to supporting Acorns and further enhancing the fantastic work they do.”
Yiannis MAOS, fundador e CEO da Birmingham Tech
Yiannis é o fundador e CEO da Birmingham Tech CIC, uma iniciativa comunitária projetada para inspirar a próxima geração. Do trabalho incrível e incrível que eles fazem para apoiar famílias cujo filho foi diagnosticado com uma condição limitadora da vida ou com risco de vida. Downtown in Business
Yiannis said: “Upon hearing about Acorns, I was immediately in awe of the incredible and amazing work they do to support families whose child have been diagnosed with a life limiting or life threatening condition.
“Their work is relentless and provides so much needed support and care in a fun and therapeutic environment. That’s why I’ve chosen to be an Ambassador so I can help Acorns help more families in need.”
