BiB Insurance give "GRAND" support to hospice

Bright ideas came thick and fast to the staff and the Charity Committee of BIB Insurance on Northgate, Darlington as they organised fundraising events for their chosen local charity, Darlington & District Hospice, St Teresa’s.

With just under one hundred members of staff, the four members of the Charity Committee had lots of support in a variety of events, which included a Valentine’s Day Raffle, using gifts donated to the firm at Christmas, and an Easter Egg Tombola and various raffles held across the year with prizes donated by individual staff members or bought from Charity Funds. From these efforts came a wonderful cheque for £1000, presented to Jane Bradshaw, Hospice Director, by BIB Director, Peter Atkinson and the Charity Committee of BIB Insurance.

One popular event was the Treasure Hunt, when staff formed teams and took to their cars to search out clues in the nearby villages of Stapleton, Manfield, Cleasby and Barton. A Quiz Night with a raffle is planned for the near future.

Nicola Stephenson, a member of BIB’s Charity Committee, said: “The staff here have been so supportive of the fundraising and have come up with some great ideas so that we have raised money for this local good cause while enjoying the fun of the social events.”

Jane Bradshaw, Hospice Director, St Teresa’s Hospice, said: “This local, well-known company has made a fantastic contribution to the work of the Hospice; we are so grateful to them, and we are delighted to hear that they have enjoyed it too. We look forward to their continued, valuable support.”

Any other Company, or their charity committee, which wishes to fundraise for the Hospice, please contact: Fundraising at St Teresa’s Hospice on 01325 254321.