Earlier this year, East Riding of Yorkshire Council partner, arvato government services, signed up to take part in an entrepreneurially-minded charity venture – Million Makers. As the first team from the Humber region to join Million Makers, arvato staff are particularly proud.
This enterprising scheme, organised by The Prince’s Trust, challenges teams from businesses across the UK to convert £1,500 in seed-funding into a profit of at least £10,000. Employees therefore not only raise worthwhile money but also develop valuable business acumen, creativity and team working skills. As the name suggests, it is hoped that together the Million Makers teams will raise £1 million to help change the lives of young people.
Running to raise funds
As part of this enterprise challenge, arvato staff, their family and friends are running in this year’s Beverley 10k on Sunday 9 May. The 26 runners lining up include: Jane Arnold, Bernie Clark, Ben Cross, Darren Curley, Richard Day, Jimmy Dennis, Joanne Dennis, Rob Dennis, Simon Dennis, Paul Furness, Clare Greaves, Mark Greaves, Terry Lawrence, Natalie Low, Ryan Low, Rose Newby, Sally Newby, Melissa Northern, Jonathan Phillips, Peter Schriewersmann, Paul Stephenson, James Swale, David Sweeting, Elaine Whittaker, Mark Williams and Patrick Woodhead.
Making a difference to young lives
Many of you will have heard of The Prince’s Trust, which gives practical and financial support to young people aged 14 to 30 years old, who have been in care, struggled at school, offended or are long-term unemployed. The Trust helps the young people build employment skills, develop confidence and motivation, and find work. Since The Prince’s Trust was established in 1976, it has helped more than 600,000 young people and currently supports 100 each day. More than three in four of the young people it worked with last year moved into work, education or training.
Please add your support
You can help support the work of The Prince’s Trust by sponsoring the arvato Million Makers athletes. Simply log on to the Just Giving website.
