Children who’ve faced a difficult start in life will benefit from some Easter joy this year, thanks to the fundraising work done by East Midlands accountancy firm Page Kirk.
Generous team members have donated Easter Eggs to the NSPCC’s Midlands Hub, which runs vital services including DART – a domestic abuse recovery programme for children and parents – as well as an online safety initiative for primary school kids called InCtrl.
Amanda Willis, head receptionist at the accountancy firm based in Nottingham, takes responsibility for co-ordinating the fundraising efforts.
“At Page Kirk, we wanted to do our part to support the NSPCC’s important work. We hope these chocolate treats will bring some normality and joy to children who’ve sadly faced a number of problems in their lives,” she says. “It’s great to know that we’re supporting an important cause like the NSPCC and we’re intending to help a number of other charities in the months ahead.”
The NSPCC Midlands Hub, which has been based out of Jenny Farr house in Nottingham since 1985, provides a range of services to support local families, including their Direct Services team and Childline colleagues, as well as those from the Schools Service, Local Campaigns and Fundraising.
Beth Thomas, who works at the Midlands Hub, expressed her gratitude for the donation, saying: “Thank you so much for your wonderful donation. All of those Easter goodies are on their way to some lovely children that we’ve been working with over the last couple of months on various programmes.”
As part of Page Kirk’s commitment to corporate responsibility, they have pledged to support 12 charities throughout 2023, a different one each month. January saw them donating baby items to charity Baby Basics in Long Eaton, while in February they raised much needed cash for Brinsley Animal Rescue.
Next to benefit will be survivors of sexual violence, who are the focus of the firm’s charity work throughout April. The direct beneficiary will be Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services (Notts SVS Services), which provides free support to anyone aged 18 or over living in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, who has experienced sexual abuse, sexual violence or rape.
The organisation offers a helpline, counselling and therapies, email support and group support. It also provides Independent Sexual Violence Advisers for those going through the criminal justice process and people who have survived institutional child sexual abuse.
Karen Jardine, campaigns and communications officer of Notts SVS Services, said: “Notts SVS Services are delighted to be Page Kirk’s chosen charity for April. Sexual violence affects many people’s lives and yet it is rarely talked about.
“This can increase the feelings of shame and isolation for survivors. Through their fundraising, Page Kirk are not only helping to change the lives of those who have experienced sexual violence, but are also letting them know that they are valued and are seen.”
