The organisation helps families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness
Gatehouse Bank has selected Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity as its charity of the year for 2023, after employees were asked to nominate and vote for the organisation they would like to support.
Getting the most votes was Rainbow Trust, a charity that supports families who have a child under-18 with a life-threatening or terminal illness. It provides practical and emotional support for these families, pairing each one with an expert family support worker, depending on their individual needs.
The organisation also helps the entire family through measures, such as listening to the family’s fears, keeping a child company during hospital stays, and organising activities to help sick children and their siblings.
In support of Rainbow Trust, Gatehouse Bank employees will be encouraged to take part in fundraising events throughout the year, as well as organise their own efforts, such as sponsored runs, marathons, and other challenges.
“We’re pleased to have selected Rainbow Trust as our charity of the year for 2023, which is very close to the hearts of many of our colleagues, friends, families and the wider community,” Charles Haresnape, chief executive at Gatehouse Bank, commented.
“At Gatehouse Bank, all employees are encouraged to take part in fundraising and volunteering efforts throughout the year, and we are eagerly looking forward to supporting Rainbow Trust’s invaluable cause.”
Elodie Pinn, corporate partnerships fundraiser at Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity, said they were grateful to Gatehouse Bank for choosing to support their charity.
“We are very much looking forward to our partnership and the results we can achieve together to provide vital support for families with a child suffering from a serious illness,” Pinn added.
London-based Gatehouse Bank specializes in buy-to-let products, personal savings accounts, and home finance. It is one of the five Shariah-compliant banks in the UK, and received a Moody’s investment grade rating of Baa3 BCA last year.
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