Compton Care – who were named as the 2022 West Midlands Metro charity of the year – are to benefit from a donation of just over £1,000 after a series of events organised to support one of the region’s leading palliative and end of life care charities.
Like many large organisations, each year West Midlands Metro nominate a charity to support. A number of fundraising events are then organised to allow donations to be made towards the charity and for 2022 Compton Care were the charity that it was decided to support.
Vicki Bennett, West Midlands Metro Customer Service Manager, explains more: “Last year we asked colleagues to vote for a worthy cause to benefit from our fundraising events, and Compton Care topped the poll. Since then, colleagues have made a fantastic effort to support a much-loved organisation through numerous events including coffee mornings, raffles, a sponsored bike ride and a Christmas jumper day. They have also supported the charity by volunteering in the Compton Care gardens, helping it to prepare for a summer garden festival. This was the first time that our fundraising efforts have been focused on one organisation, and the ‘adopted charity’ approach has proved hugely popular with the team currently voting for a worthy cause to support in 2023.”
Elaine Reed, Compton Care’s Corporate Fundraiser, said: “Thanks to everyone at West Midland Metro for supporting Compton Care. It has been a wonderful year, having the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the organisation. We could not continue our vital work caring for patients and their families affected by an incurable condition without amazing supporters like West Midland Metro.”