Celebrating £325,000 raised for Macmillan Cancer Support

We’ve reached another major milestone in our fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support.

We’ve now raised … drum roll, please … an incredible £325,000!

Since 2018, Macmillan has been our chosen corporate charity, as we support its invaluable work helping people living with cancer and their families.

Our colleagues have risen to the challenge – from sponsored runs and hikes, to charity swims and bake sales – and, together, we’re making a difference.

In just eight years, we’ve raised £325,000. That works out at more than £40,000 per year, on average, raised by our team and colleagues from our sister companies within Groupe Atlantic UK and Republic of Ireland.

To each and every one of our colleagues who have played their part, we say a big thank you.

Every little helps!

We invited Hannah Wragg, Macmillan’s Relationship Fundraising Manager, to our headquarters site in Hull to celebrate the latest milestone.

Here’s what Hannah had to say, on behalf of Macmillan …

"Thank you so much to Groupe Atlantic for their dedication and commitment to supporting Macmillan Cancer Support and achieving the incredible milestone of raising £325,000.

“Whether this has been through Macmillan Mighty Hikes and Coffee Mornings, staff raffles, mountain climbs or head shaves, every little helps and we couldn't be more grateful for the support to help us do whatever it takes to help people with cancer live life as fully as possible. Thank you from Macmillan Cancer Support!"

How we’ve supported Macmillan

As our chosen charity, the latest celebration represents years of fundraising through sponsored runs, hikes, swims, bake sales and countless other activities.

Every month, our employees contribute £1 to wear casual clothes on a Friday. Our “dress down Friday” initiative raises around £900 each month, donated to both Macmillan and other charities close to colleagues’ hearts.

Our team have also donated to Macmillan through our staff boiler purchase scheme, where team members can buy our products at a reduced price, with the difference donated to the charity.

We take part in Macmillan’s popular annual Coffee Morning, with colleagues baking cakes and sweet treats to raise valuable funds. It’s not quite the Great British Bake Off, but it’s not far off!

The difference our fundraising makes

Our fundraising makes a significant difference to Macmillan Cancer Support.

We’ve been told the £325,000 we’ve raised is enough to run Macmillan’s Online Community platform for over a year.

The Online Community supports more than 600,000 people affected by cancer in the UK. It is a free online space for people to chat about the issues affecting them, share experiences and ask questions to experienced professionals.

Our fundraising total could also support the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists on Macmillan’s dedicated Support Line for over 25 days.

In that time, Macmillan’s dedicated team could support nearly 2,500 people affected by cancer, providing a wide range of specialist information, such as how to manage side effects, treatment options, and coping with grief.

Why it matters so much

There are almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. That number is rising, and is expected to reach four million by 2030. Every 75 seconds, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer.

Macmillan provides services for people at every stage of their cancer experience. The charity carries out critical research into cancer, and acts as a powerful advocacy voice, influencing governments and shaping policy around cancer care.

Our HR Director, Miriam Moore, said: “Through our ongoing partnership with Macmillan, we’re very proud to be making a difference to the lives of so many people affected by cancer.

“We’re delighted to have reached the £325,000 milestone, but we’re not stopping there. Our colleagues continue to find new and more creative ways of raising money, which reflects the community spirit and ethos we have embedded within our business.”

To find out more about Macmillan Cancer Support’s work and impact, visit www.macmillan.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do.