William Hill bookmaker gets stuck into charity work!
2017-04-05 15:54:32This involved employees from eight different countries, across four continents, volunteered for local charities to help out where they could.
This was all part of William Hill’s ‘Close to HOME’ community and social initiative. In what is a nicely thought out and simple concept, it means that William Hill staff looks to support the local communities and voluntary organisations where its business properties are located.
A Worldwide Initiative
Australia, UK, Poland, USA, Israel, Philippines, Gibraltar & Bulgaria, all saw William Hill employees volunteer their time to local communities and charities.
Some charities which were supported in the UK included the Retired Greyhound Trust in Canterbury, and KIND in Liverpool (read more on this below). In Haringey, the bookmaker’s retail staff spent some time painting and decorating at 2 different local charities, MIND in Haringey and Bikes for Good Causes.
In Australia, the William Hill staff cooked meals for those in need in Sydney, while in the USA, Nevada to be precise, they assisted with the sorting of books for Spread the Word Nevada, an organisation aimed at improving literacy in schools. A team in Manila, the Philippines, organised football for kids from a local charity.
A Huge Success
Bill South, William Hill’s Group Director of Security and Community Affairs, commented on his firm’s social initiative: ‘It’s been a fantastic International Community Week for the company with so many colleagues taking part. Throughout the week our William Hill colleagues worldwide have demonstrated outstanding commitment and passion to supporting their local communities with a huge range of inspiring projects.’
Merseyside Focus
The Merseyside staff of William Hill scaled new heights for charity with a climb up Moel Famau - which at 1,821 feet is the highest hill in the Clwydian Range - between Denbighshire and Flintshire.
Merseyside shop managers Matthew Calveley, Julie Blaize, Samuel Hemming, Sara Suckley, David Stephenson, and Danielle Sayers strode out for local children in need alongside Liverpool-based KIND. The charity works with more than 40 community groups throughout Liverpool to reach out to families most in need and was selected by William Hill staff for support as part of this initiative.
That’s not all, however! At the weekend, William Hill staff staged a charity race night at the Ship Inn in Hoylake, Wirral, which raised a further £1,352.65 for KIND and they are expecting the overall fundraising figure to pass £2,000! Fantastic work!
Merseyside Area Manager, Alexandra Freckleton, who has helped organise a lot of the fundraising in William Hill’s first International Community Week, said: “It has been a privilege to be involved in our International Community charity drive and here in Liverpool we are supporting KIND, who do a tremendous job for needy children.
“We are hoping to raise as much as we can for this fantastic charity, not just this week, but through the many more fundraising events we have planned for the rest of the year.”
Top Casinos
Best Welcome Bonus
-
Pots of LuckEnjoy a fine 100% Welcome Bonus up to £100 plus 20 Free Spins at Pots of Luck, today!!!#Ad New Players Only. Wager from real balance first. 50X wager the bonus. Contribution varies per game. selected games only. Wager calculated on bonus bets only. Bonus valid 30 Days from receipt/ free spins valid for 7 days from issue. Max conversion: 3x the bonus amount or free spins: £20. Excluded Skrill deposits. Withdrawal requests voids all active pending bonuses. Full T&C's Apply apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.Read ReviewClaim Bonus
-
Fortune Mobile CasinoGet your hands on an excellent £500 Welcome Bonus plus 150 Bonus Spins with Fortune Mobile Casino!#Ad First 3 deposits only. Min deposit £10. Max total bonus £500 and 150 spins. 30x wagering (dep + bonus). 30x on spins, 4x conversion, bonus and spins valid on selected slots. Full T&C’s apply. #AD, 18+ only, BeGambleAware.org.Read ReviewClaim Bonus
-
UnibetDeposit with £10 and get £40 with Unibet!#Ad 18+. BeGambleAware.org. New Customers only. Minimum Deposit £10 and Get £40 in Casino Bonus Funds. Debit card only. Up to 50x wagering, game contributions vary, max. stake applies, new customers must opt in and claim offer within 24 hours and use within 30 days. See full terms.Read ReviewClaim Bonus
-
PlayMagicalEnjoy a fine 100% Welcome Bonus up to £200 with PlayMagical!#Ad New Players Only. Wagering occurs from real balance first. 50X wagering the bonus. Contribution may vary per game. Available on selected games only. The wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only. Bonus valid 30 Days from receipt. Max conversion: 3 times the bonus amount. Withdrawal requests voids all active/pending bonuses. Excluded Skrill deposits. Full Terms apply. 18+. BeGambleAware.org.Read ReviewClaim Bonus
-
CasinoLuckCasinoLuck welcomes you with a superb 100% Welcome Bonus up to £50 and 20 Spins on the Book of Dead slot!!#Ad Terms & conditions apply. New players only. 18+. Min Deposit £10. Wagering requirement apply 35x. Offer valid for 72h. £100 Bonus/100 Spins includes 3 Deposits. BeGambleAware.org.Read ReviewClaim Bonus