Local businesses have been invited to link-up with a Bournemouth-based national charity that makes wishes come true for poorly children.
The Round Table Children’s Wish is looking for new partners so it can put more smiles on youngsters’ faces.
Already Ernest Jones and H Samuel stores in the South are involved with the charity, and there is an opportunity for more companies to join them.
It is a great way for companies to associate themselves with some of the heart-warming stories that the charity makes happen.
Typically, it is the staff at the businesses who organise fund-raising events that also increase awareness about what the Round Table Children’s Wish does.
Bob Eveleigh is a trustee of the charity and a director of Peeks, the Christchurch-based party supply firm, and he urges companies to consider linking up with the Round Table Children’s Wish.
He said: “We know from a PR point of view it is important for corporates to be seen to support worthwhile charities.
“From a business perspective we can see the feel good factor staff get from working with the charity and how this benefits the business.
“They often do amazing things themselves to raise money.
“The Round Table Children’s Wish is a small charity and for those who support it there are tangible benefits because you can witness the giving of a wish to a child with a life-threatening illness.”
The charity’s CEO Nicky Thompson said: “We are so grateful for the support from local businesses.
“They often tell us how working for the Round Table Children’s Wish has improved staff morale. It really is a win-win partnership, and we’d love to hear from more companies.
“Wishes really do work, they give the young person and their family something to look forward, and most importantly they give hope.
“If you would like to help Round Table Children’s Wish grant more wishes please call 01202 514515 or email [email protected].
“Youngsters can get to go to Disneyland, visit Father Christmas in Lapland, meet famous sporting or musical heroes or swim with dolphins.
“The average wish costs £2,500 and funds are always needed to make more dreams come true.”
