2024 was a year marked by renewed community spirit and collaboration, the Borderway Finance and People First partnership is proud to announce it has raised an incredible £2,116, that goes straight to support our charities community work. This significant achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and generosity of everyone involved – from volunteers, bakers, runners, and Christmas jumper wearers.
Key highlights from the years fundraising events are:
- Painting the office and kitchen space in April 2024 at People First HQ
- Borderway Bake Off June 2024 raising over £300 alone!
- Derwent Water Walk in September 2024
- People First Awards ceremony as headline sponsor for People First in September 2024
- The Great Cumbrian Run in October 2024
- Bake Sale, Christmas Jumper and Baguette day in December 2024
Looking ahead, we are excited to build on this momentum with greater plans for the year ahead.
People First’s CEO, David Blacklock reflected on the momentous achievement saying;
“The partnership between People First and Borderway Finance has been incredibly impactful. Their outstanding fundraising efforts are a testament to their commitment to our shared goals and values of making a difference to those in our communities.
With their support, we can continue to support individuals through their darkest times and empower them to live their lives the way they choose to. Borderway's support has strengthened our mission, and we look forward to our continued relationship and seeing the lasting difference we can make together.”
The Managing Director of Borderway Finance, Mike Deans, said:
“I’m delighted at the way the Borderway team has worked together to support the People First charity. This is a truly amazing local organisation helping to drive change in our communities by providing support to those that need help to live their best lives.”
Jenny Strong, Borderway’s Assistant Sales Manager and Community Champion, added:
“The Borderway team have worked tirelessly throughout 2024 to raise funds for People First and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. From baking to running everyone has been involved and supported our year in activities.
At a time when interest rates and the cost of living is going up our friends, family, customers, and professional contacts have been very generous. We couldn’t achieve what we have without everyone pulling together.
We love fundraising for People First, it’s a charity that mirrors our own values and supporting the learners to live their best lives is important to us.
I can’t wait to see what 2025 brings for our fundraising journey.”
For more information on our fundraising, upcoming events, or how to get involved, please visit www.wearepeoplefirst.co.uk/about-us/fundraising/