Saffron Building Society staff celebrate 2010 Charity AchievementFollowing a year of fundraising, volunteering and advocacy for Macmillan Cancer Support, Saffron Building Society branches have been celebrating their year’s achievements.
By: Brand Experience Colchester, Frinton and Halstead branch teamed up, together with departments from the Society’s Head Office, to raise awareness of Macmillan’s work – and to really put the ‘fun’ in to ‘fundraising’ Through in-branch treadmill challenges to book sales, coffee mornings and local fêtes, the team raised over £2600 for Macmillan – funds which will go towards Macmillan’s work all over the county. The Society are using a Macmillan Christmas e-card to celebrate the achievement of their fundraisers. Lyn Crowe, Essex Fundraising Manager for Macmillan said: “We have been really impressed by the enthusiasm and creativity shown by Saffron’s charity teams. They have thrown themselves in to supporting Macmillan with a terrific sense of fun. The money they have raised for us will make a huge difference to the support we are able to provide. “I’d like to thank and congratulate the staff at Saffron for all that they have achieved, and also thank Saffron’s customers who have been getting behind the staff and making the events so worthwhile.” In further news, out of all 12 branches, Saffron’s Halstead branch have been crowned Branch of the Year following a year of outstanding sales and customer service. Alana Farrant, Customer Services Assistant from the branch said: “We are thrilled to win the Branch of the Year title this year. We have all worked incredibly hard in serving customers throughout 2010, and helping them to get the most from their money. “I must also thank our customers who are generous enough to acknowledge when they feel they have received outstanding service – some of the customer comments which have been passed back to the team were very kind. We’re always happy to help!” Ends Branch groupings and charities supported Colchester, Frinton and Halstead Macmillan Cancer Support – improving the lives of those affected by cancer. Haverhill, Sawbridgeworth and Saffron Walden Macmillan Cancer Support – improving the lives of those affected by cancer. Great Dunmow, Stratford and Brentwood Little Haven Hospice - respite breaks and end-of-life care for youngsters living with serious conditions. Royston, Ware and Bishop’s Stortford Kisses 4 Kids – Charity supporting children with serious or terminal illness through treats, leisure activities and granting wishes. Media: For more information on Saffron Building Society contact Jennifer Comerford or Inez de Koning at Lansons Communications 0207 294 3678 or email saffronbs@lansons.com. Note to newsdesk About Saffron Building Society Saffron Building Society has served the needs of the local community for over 150 years and is committed to doing so in the future. A mutual organisation, Saffron Building Society is owned by its 90,000 members and exists solely for their benefit. The Society employs over 120 staff across Anglia who understand our local customers needs, providing genuinely outstanding service, backed up by a product range that offers real value for money. http://www.saffronbs.co.uk/ # # # Brand Experience creates high quality visual communications for clients around the world. Working across all marketing channels, online, offline, print, digital and increasingly social media our client base is extremely diverse. Based in the UK End
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