Social Causes
When starting up in 1996, Rich was part-aided by the Prince's Youth Business Trust, and his mentor as part of that scheme was a local businessman called Derek Rollinson. As a member of the Rotary Club of Sowerby Bridge, Derek was constantly involved in raising money for worthwhile causes and charities. Our small outfit is proud to say that his efforts soon persuaded us to do the same, and since then, we've been doing the same. It might not be a money-spinner, but it is a richly rewarding experience, and we encourage everyone to give it a go.
Royal Bank of Scotland
RBS team members from around the North of England come together to walk an ultra-marathon to rise money and awareness for charities Prostate Cancer UK & MIND.
The 'C' Word (MacMillan)
Used as part of a primary care package by Macmillan given to those diagnosed with breast cancer. This film follows preparations as a group take part in a fashion show, where loved ones can see those battling the disease in an entirely new light.
AGE UK: Circles
Sally has lived a life that barely anyone would believe was real –including singing opera and touring the world on cruise ships with her musical husband– yet now is left to appeal for friends to share her stories with.
Marching for Men
Hundreds of volunteers turn out to walk marathons in Northern cities to help raise money for important work by charity Prostate Cancer UK.
MIND charity
Putting one foot in front of the other might sound easy, but these people are doing that over a continuous 26-plus miles for charity. Many have never done anywhere near that distance before, but the pain their feet will feel will be tempered by the noble cause.
Gift of Friendship
Short film part of a Christmas campaign by AGE UK to encourage people to consider volunteering. Older generations commonly have shrunken social circles and can feel isolated as a result.
Gift of Conversation
Human beings are social creatures and when the threads that connect our lives with others disappear as we age, we yearn mostly for one of the simplest interactions: conversation.
Keep On Keeping On
Ordinary people get off the comfy chair and boldly take on marathons in aid of charity Prostate Cancer UK. Kevin was given an 'incurable' diagnosis in 2014, but is 100% committed to keep on raising awareness and money to tackle the disease.
Gift of Laughter
Part of a Christmas social media campaign by AGE UK to encourage people to consider visiting those older and more vulnerable to loneliness.
Do Good Feel Good
Given an incurable diagnosis in 2014, Kevin Webber refused to sit back and feel sorry for himself. Instead, he has been tirelessly campaigning every year since—remarkably he has lasted longer than the two years he was given!
The Show
An extra film included as part of the primary care package by Macmillan. A DVD was produced at by my company which included this emotional sequence where loved ones cheered on those fighting the disease.
Gift of Time
Final film of a Christmas campaign for AGE UK, urging people to give up a small amount of time to make the lonely and vulnerable older generations feel included. It's a time that will come to us all.
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